Job Description

Who We Are

The SFU Science & Environment Co-op programs are dedicated to providing unparalleled career development opportunities to students in these faculty areas. Our primary objective is to facilitate work-integrated learning experiences through co-op placements. We offer comprehensive career services along with individualized coaching to support our students\' personal and professional growth. Our team empowers a diverse range of students to achieve their career goals and contribute meaningfully to the community. We are committed to SFU\'s overarching goals and strategic initiatives, ensuring our students are prepared for the rapidly evolving business landscape. Our team culture values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, all driven by a shared passion for student success and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Co-op Program Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Science & Environment Co-op Education Programs by providing administrative support and customer service to students and employers. The main purpose of the role is to assist in coordinating various activities to ensure smooth co-op placements, responding to general inquiries, and maintaining the database and website.

The Co-op Program Assistant ensures the program runs efficiently and effectively. The Assistant\'s duties, such as posting co-op jobs, assisting with the interview and placement process, recording work terms, and registering students into their practicum courses, directly support the students\' co-op experience. The ability to work independently, prioritize work, and handle confidential material with discretion are essential in this role. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and have a good knowledge of standard office practices, methods, and equipment.

The ideal candidate for the Co-op Program Assistant role would have exceptional communication skills, be highly organized, self-motivated, confident and logical with an ability to prioritize tasks. The candidate should possess natural leadership skills, high self-awareness, and the ability to work effectively within a team. It is crucial for the candidate to have a high level of proficiency in using various office technologies.

Qualifications

High school graduation and two years post-secondary education or formal certificate/diploma program equivalent, with courses in office procedures, and word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing applications.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral, written), and customer service skills
• Good knowledge of standard office practices, methods and equipment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and handle confidential/sensitive material with discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing applications at an intermediate level

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Up to $450/year for off-campus job-related courses, workshops, seminars*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact .

Simon Fraser University