Student, Events Assistant

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._ **Posting Number**:005218 **Job Title**: Student, Events Assistant **City**: Oshawa **Province**:Ontario **Employment Group**:CUPE 251 **Wage Rate**:01, $25.52 - $30.06 **Standard**Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:36.25 **Shift Work Required**:Yes **Posting End Date**:2025/02/28 by 4:30pm To be eligible for a summer student position with the City of Oshawa you must be currently enrolled in full-time studies at a community college or university and returning to full-time studies in the fall. Documentation from the school must be provided by the end of June indicating your intention to return to school at the end of the summer break in the current year. If this documentation is not received, you will be disqualified from the student employment program and will not be considered for future student employment opportunities. The Event Assistant is an important component of the Business and Economic Development workforce and is key to the successful coordination of events and community engagement. Students must commit to a full term of employment from April 22 up to and including Friday, August 29, 2025. Student performance will be evaluated during the work term. Applications will be reviewed and those selected will proceed through the interview process. **Summary of Duties** Reporting to the Supervisor, Events and Community Engagement and/or designate, the student will perform various duties in the Business and Economic Development Branch within the Department of Economic & Development Services. The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT). **Work Performed** This position will assist with the implementation of City of Oshawa events, city supported events and community engagement programs. The Event Assistant will perform various tasks, including but not limited to: - Conducting research and analysis and assisting in the development and implementation of the following project areas: tourism strategy, event planning packages and resources, procedures, and user and participant surveys - Providing administrative and logistics assistance for event meetings; - Assisting with related marketing and communication activities; providing support for event staff as necessary - Inputting data into Microsoft office and other database software - Representing the City of Oshawa and Department when attending events and interacting with community groups, agencies, and the general public - Preparing and packaging items for distribution; assisting with set up and take down of equipment as required - Other duties as assigned Assist with duties associated with Community Engagement Programs and events including but not limited to: Community Clean Ups, Doors Open, Public Works Week, Indigenous Cultural Celebration, Peony Festival, Canada Day, Events in the Park, and Kars on King. **Requirements**: - Knowledge and skills generally associated with the completion of a minimum of one year post-secondary in event planning, tourism, or recreation and leisure studies. - Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills - able to deal courteously with the general public, members of the community and colleagues and maintain positive relationships. - Possess advanced written/oral English communication skills. Able to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions concerning a variety of work assignments. - Possess a valid Ontario Driver's License, minimum Class "G", in good standing, and have access to a vehicle for all shifts. - Be able to work evenings and weekend shifts - Be able to work in variable conditions including indoor and outdoor work. - Be able to establish priorities and meet deadlines - Strong organization and time-management skills, being able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within short timelines - Creativity, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to operating both independently and within a team environment We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process. - The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continu