Student Assistant - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
111S26R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 8, 2026 – April 29, 2027

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from UPEI students who are interested in assisting in Departmental activities, including assisting in management of social media accounts, producing content highlighting accomplishments and opportunities in Biology, and assisting with routine office tasks, in the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include:

  • Helping to manage departmental social media accounts
  • Assisting in development of social media content highlighting opportunities and accomplishments in the Biology department
  • Assisting with routine office tasks (e.g., printing, organizing materials, data entry, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must:

  • Have good communication skills.
  • Be familiar with basic content creation for multiple social media platforms.
  • Be available during normal business hours for 5-10 hours per week.
  • Be familiar with the Department of Biology and the field of biology generally.

Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information:

  • A brief outline of their biology background and experience with social media platforms.
  • The days and hours they are available to work.
  • Current phone number and e-mail address.


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 below.

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. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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