Student Outreach Assistant

Posting Type
Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
08/08/2025
Classification Title
App G Student
Pay Band
1
Min Salary
$17.20
Max Salary
$17.20
Position Summary
The Student Outreach Assistant will work closely with instructors in the summer workshop programs and must be an enthusiastic individual, comfortable engaging and working with youth ages 10-15 years old. The student will work in the Continuing Education Department to practice and learn a variety of new skills, using current technology.
**Specific duties will include, but are not limited to**:
Participate as a classroom assistant as required for summer workshops
Assist students in the summer workshop activities and follow safe practices as established
Prepare and distribute materials for set up of summer workshop weeks as required
Greet youth participants, track attendance and guide youth to workshops on campus
Enthusiastically engage with participants
Monitor participants daily during arrival, lunches and departures
Determine workshop games and activities in line with workshop experience
Develop rapport and trust with participants during weeks at workshop
Under the guidance of instructors and staff, assist with all functions related to the delivery of the workshops
Report on any behaviour and disciple problems or other concerns to the CE staff and instructor
Develop a summary paper outlining changes required or suggestions for future workshops as it pertains to your role
Report to supervisor your overall experience and evaluation of the Career Samplers Program
Help chef with food preparation, washing dishes and kitchen duties as assigned
Complete health and safety training on the job as required
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
1 year certificate or equivalent
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
Additional Requirements
Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening required prior to camp start in July
Excellent communication skills
Ability to positively interact with a varied client group in a consistent, confident, and friendly manner is essential.
Proven accurate data entry skills and a demonstrated ability to handle systems operations (computer literacy)
Strong organizational skills required to handle numerous tasks simultaneously
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work quickly and accurately making the best possible use of the workday
Ability to function effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
Knowledge of Banner student system a definite asset
Experience working with youth/families
Good leadership skills
Self-starter and able to work with mínimal supervision
Some kitchen skills an asset
Social Media & Multimedia skills are an asset
Field(s) of Study
Must be a full-time post-secondary student at Confederation College in the 2024-2025 academic year (minimum - attending entire winter 2025 semester). Full-time is defined as having a minimum 60% course load, or 40% if you have a permanent disability.
Must be returning to Confederation College as a full-time post-secondary student in September 2025
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident protected person, or an international student who is legally eligible to work in Canada.
If domestic, must be approved for OSAP, or complete the needs score spreadsheet to demonstrate a financial need
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident protected person, or an international student who is legally eligible to work in Canada;
Student in the community services
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Less than one (1) year
Type of Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SU-P-24-147P
Close Date
03/02/2025
Hours of Work
35 hrs/week
Shift Type