Convocation Hood and Gown Attendant

Position Title Convocation Hood and Gown Attendant

Department Gaspard Cap and Gown. Gaspard Cap and Gown provides academic regalia (hood and

gown) rental service to the graduating students and faculty/ staff of Ontario Tech University

for the convocation ceremonies.

Purpose Working for Gaspards and reporting to the Gaspard Manager, the Convocation Hood

and Gown Attendant is responsible for providing a pleasant and professional hood and

gown service to the graduates of McGill University. As part of a team you are the first

point of contact for every McGill graduate on their special day. Duties include but are

not limited to: unloading and loading boxes of hoods and gowns, unpacking hoods and

gowns, sorting hoods and gowns, repacking boxes after ceremonies, providing a

welcoming and professional atmosphere and exceptional customer service, handing out

gowns and hoods to graduates, providing graduates and faculty/ staff with instructions,

setup and cleanup and other duties as directed by the Gaspard Manager. Speed and

accuracy in the distribution of hoods and gowns to graduates and faculty/ staff, while

providing friendly service, is of the utmost importance.

Qualifications Preference will be given to current Ontario Tech students who can work all of the

days on the schedule. Must exhibit personal time management and display punctuality.

Must be able to work as an integral part of a team, showing support to one another

when necessary. Must be able to lift 25 + kg boxes to perform physical tasks quickly and

efficiently. Must exhibit excellent oral communication skills, especially in a fast paced,

front line customer service environment. Must have strong interpersonal skills,

including flexibility, patience, and integrity. Must have strong organizational skills and

be detail oriented with a determination to “get the job done.” Must have Social

Insurance Number in order to be paid.

Duties
- Provide a welcoming and professional service
- Provide graduates and faculty/ staff in attendance with instructions, as

directed by Gaspard manager
- Assist with the unpacking and preparation of hoods and gowns for ceremonies
- Assist with the collection and repacking of hoods and gowns after ceremonies
- Hand out gowns to graduates and faculty/ staff
- Hand out hoods to graduates and faculty/staff as per instructions from

Gaspard manager
- Assist with unloading and reloading regalia
- Maintain cleanliness of the hood and gown space
- Assist with the setup and clean up of the Hood and Gown space each day
- If necessary, direct traffic within Hood and Gown space
- Other duties as directed by the Gaspard manager

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 day

Pay: $16.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-05