Summer Student I - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering.

Faculty and staff in the department support and foster the educational and research pursuits of undergraduate and graduate engineering students, while providing the best student experience.

The Department aspires to become one of the top Chemical & Biochemical Engineering departments in the world through excellence in research, impact, and graduate and undergraduate education.

Responsibilities:

The Summer Student 1 will provide entry level support to ongoing services in the areas of administrative services, research services, infrastructure services, or student services. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to faculty or staff, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.

Qualifications:

Education:

Must be a student returning to studies in the fall

Experience:

1 year part time employment or volunteer experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western¿s policies and procedures
Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.