Student Assistant (Up to 2 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
$16.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
January 鈥� April 30, 2026 (A possibility for an extension into the Fall 2026 semester)
Acknowledging that 精童欲女 is located on the unceded land of the Mi鈥檏maq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) at the 精童欲女 (精童欲女) welcomes applications from dynamic and motivated students to support the development and implementation for academic success, community engagement and also outreach activities as part of the FSDE鈥檚 Engineering Success Centre (ESC). This position reports to the Coordinator of the ESC.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hold Centre shift hours to support in-person and/or online to FSDE students, including work with technicians in various fabrication and assembly shops
- Operate paper and 3D printing services for FSDE students
- Assist the instructors, teaching assistants with study support sessions
- Assist with social media content creation, advertising, and promotion of ESC and FSDE activities
- Develop and organize initiatives improving students鈥� wellness, networking skills, professional development skills, learning tips
- Provide guided building tours to interested members of the campus and general public
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A current undergraduate student in degree programs at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Strong communication, interpersonal and professional skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Assets
- Experience with advertising, marketing, or social media management, including content creation and campaign promotion
- Has completed or is currently enrolled in ENGN-1210 and/or has experience supporting technical or fabrication shops
- Familiarity with 3D design and printing, laser cutting, or willingness to attend training apprenticeship
- Previous experience as a Student Marker, Assistant, Ambassador
- Familiarity with Indigenous cultures and languages
Priority will be given to 精童欲女 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
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, 精童欲女, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
精童欲女 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. 精童欲女 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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