Corporate Events Student Assistant

Employment Posting:
Corporate Events Student Assistant

Employment Type:

Student Employment - NUWorks

Closing Date:

September 11, 2026

Position Posted:

1 week ago

Position Title:

Corporate Events Student Assistant

Closing Date:

September 11, 2026

Employment Dates:

September 21, 2026, to April 30, 2027

Hours of Work:

20 hours per week

Rate of Pay:

$17.60/hour plus vacation pay in accordance with the ESA

Job Description:

This position will assist with the following duties:

The student will be working directly with the Conference and Events Supervisor, assisting with executing events, including creating & posting directional signs, maintaining Corporate Events resources, setting up A/V equipment, corresponding and interacting with clients, answering questions & troubleshooting problems as they arise, checking on catering, and interacting with other departments on campus. They will assist with room setups and preparing meeting space for incoming corporate special events.

Additionally, the Corporate Events Assistant will be supporting the Lakers Shop retail/on-line sales as needed. They will also be using Microsoft Office, and internet applications. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current Nipissing University student
• Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program (see link below to apply for NUWORK Program)
  • Work Study (NU Work) | Nipissing University
• Advanced communication skills, both spoken and written, to convey complicated information clearly and accurately
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office suite;
  Microsoft Teams
• Personable, exceptional customer service skills, and have a high degree of willingness to serve the public
• A dedication to the University and to a job well done
• Excellent level of responsibility, reliability and punctuality
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of the University and the City of North Bay and surrounding areas is an asset

* This position is subject to budgetary approval*

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources  .

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