AVC Vet Camp Counsellors/Student Research Assistants (Up to 5 Positions) - AVC Dean's Office - Atlantic Veterinary College
$12.85 plus 4% vacation pay
May 11, 2020 – July 31, 2020
The Atlantic Veterinary College offers two, one week junior day camps for youth entering grades 7, 8 and 9 in the 2020/2021 school year and two, one-week senior day camps for those entering grades 10, 11 and 12 in the 2020/2021 school year. The national award-winning Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp provides a high quality, hands on educational opportunity for children interested in veterinary medicine, animals and science.
The positions are for 12 weeks employment – 5 weeks as a counsellor with AVC Vet Camp and 7 weeks working on College-related research and/or service projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Counsellors:
Camp Counsellors work with the AVC Vet Camp Coordinator and the AVC Special Events Assistant, on the day-to-day operations of the AVC Vet Camp. More information about the AVC Vet Camp can be found at www.upei.ca/avc/camp
Student Research Assistants (SRAs):
Working closely with faculty, SRAs participate in the execution, analysis and evaluation of AVC research and/or service projects. May include performing lab and diagnostic tests, organizing and completing project assignments, creating and maintaining records, conducting library searches, and/or related field work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidates must:
- Possess strong organizational and leadership skills, good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and creative
- They must have a willingness to learn, teach, motivate and supervise the activities of campers.
- They must also have the ability to work independently, the capacity to learn research methods and work routines, and have an interest in research.
- Familiarity with animals and animal handling is a requirement.
- Preference will be given to DVM students who have completed at least one year of the DVM program (by summer 2020); however, students in other disciplines will be considered. Prior experience as camp leader or counsellor would be an asset.
- First aid certification is preferred although candidates who are willing to complete certification will be considered.
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island 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 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.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.