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Senior Parking Services Assistant

London, ON
Senior Level
temporary

Top Benefits

Broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities
Ample room for job exploration and growth
Progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance

About the role

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

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 Senior Parking Services Assistant is responsible for assisting with training, coaching, and supporting the Parking Services Assistants. The incumbent will assist with special events on campus. The Senior Parking Services Assistant will provide feedback to the Operations Coordinator and Manager, Parking Services. The incumbent will be enforcing parking regulations throughout Western University campus and providing administrative and transactional support for various individuals and processes. The incumbent will patrol campus using an assigned vehicle with license plate recognition, compile and issue parking citations, and provide information on various parking regulations to the community. The incumbent will respond to general inquiries in person or by telephone and/or 2-way radio, and may maintain an inventory of equipment.

The incumbent will also provide data entry and analysis where necessary, including but not limited to citation patterns and correspondence.

  • Please note, successful applicants will be required to work a variety of day and evening shifts in this position.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Completion of post secondary degree/diploma
    • Preferred area of study: Social Sciences
  • Possess and maintain a valid Ontario G Class Driver's license (with a clean driver's abstract)

Experience:

  • 2 years’ administrative experience providing customer service
  • 2 years of professional driving experience
    • Driving experience in a support service or employment role preferred
  • Experience training and coaching others
  • Knowledge of Western University and campus parking practices preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

  • Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude, with genuine customer service orientation
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to actively listen, inform and explain parking regulations in a clear and positive manner
  • Demonstrated ability to train, coach and support colleagues, while working effectively as a member of the team
  • Knowledge of event coordination and planning
  • Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Ability to follow formal business practices with high attention to detail
  • Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
  • Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
  • Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
  • Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
  • Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements
  • Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with others in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
  • Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, drive and walk for long periods of time
  • Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

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

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, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

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

Please Note:

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

About Western University

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With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.

We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.