SUMMER STUDENT – STORES AND MAIL SERVICES JOB IN CANADA

Posting Title:

Summer Student – Stores and Mail Services

Reference:

4634

Department

FM – Non-Distributed

Employee Group:
Non Union

Appointment Type:

Contract

Appointment Status:

Temporary Full-Time

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Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 40 per week

Hourly Rate: $11.50

Please note, this is a temporary full time summer student opportunity with an end date of September 4th, 2015.

About Western

Considered Canada’s most beautiful University, Western’s main campus spans 1,100 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

About Us

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community. Our integrated Team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Summer Student will assist in the Stores and Mail Services operations of Facilities Management. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering trades and caretaking equipment and supplies throughout the campus. The Summer Student will also deliver mail to Faculty/Department offices and perform light deliveries of furniture or equipment for campus customers. The incumbent will also assist in the warehouse by assembling orders, stocking inventory, performing spot check counts, and other general duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:
– Currently attending school and returning full-time to post-secondary studies in the fall

Experience:
– Previous experience performing physical work
– Preference will be given to those with previous experience working in a warehouse/delivery environment using material handling equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
– Knowledge of the Division of Facilities Management and Western University’s campus preferred
– Proven attention to detail
– Demonstrated ability and natural inclination to interact with people in an a respectful manner
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
– Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
– Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities
– Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop relationships with team members
– Self-motivated multi-tasker with strong organizational skills
– Positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
– Must possess a valid G license and a clean driver’s abstract

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

Please apply on or before
2015/07/03