AVC Vet Camp Junior Student Coordinator - AVC Deans Office - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
08S24R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
AVC Dean's Office
Position:
AVC Vet Camp Junior Coordinator
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week for 12 weeks (Some evening work may be required. Possible earlier start date and / or extension of term/part time hours based on need & budgetary approval.)
Salary:

$15.00/hour + 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 20 to August 9, 2024

The Atlantic Veterinary College is looking to hire a Vet Camp Junior Student Coordinator for the 2024 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp 2024 (AVC Vet Camp).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Junior Student Coordinator will:

  • Assist the AVC Vet Camp Senior Coordinator, the External Engagement Assistant, and the External Engagement Officer in coordinating, planning, and scheduling all activities for the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp 2024 (AVC Vet Camp)
  • Assist the Senior Coordinator with communicating with camp participants and their parents and will assist with the day-to-day operations of AVC Vet Camp when in progress
  • Although AVC Vet Camp will be the Junior Coordinator’s main priority, the position will also be required to assist in other events and special projects including the AVC White Coat Ceremony and Awards Night, and potential NSERC PromoScience project activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student is required for this position
  • Must possess strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Needs to be a self-starter, enthusiastic and creative
  • Must be mature, able to exercise sound judgment and have a demonstrated ability to teach and motivate children
  • Able to work effectively with their peers
  • Prior experience in event planning and supervising others would be preferred
  • Familiarity with animals and animal handling required
  • Knowledge of the UPEI Campus would be an asset
  • First aid certification also preferred                                

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.