Student Coordinator - 2020 AVC Vet Camp - AVC Dean's Office - Atlantic Veterinary College
$12.25/hr. plus 4% vacation pay
$15.43/hr. plus 4% vacation pay during training week and four weeks of AVC Vet Camp (June 30–July 31)
February 18, 2020 – August 21, 2020
The Student Coordinator will assist in coordinating, planning and scheduling all activities for the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp 2020 (AVC Vet Camp) in consultation with AVC staff and faculty. The Student Coordinator will also play a key role in communicating with camp participants and their parents, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of AVC Vet Camp when in progress. The Student Coordinator will assist in the evaluation of the program. Although AVC Vet Camp will be the student’s main priority, the Coordinator will also be required to assist in the planning of other events including the AVC-CVMA Bluecoat Welcome Ceremony and the AVC Summer Academy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A DVM student is required for this position
- The student must possess strong organizational and leadership skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, enthusiastic and creative.
- The student must be mature, able to exercise sound judgment and have a demonstrated ability to teach and motivate children, and 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.
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.