About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Innovation & Strategic Partnerships unites Western’s Technology Transfer Office, Strategic Partnerships, and Western Research Parks, driving the impact of Western’s research by fostering connections between research, industry, and communities.

The Program Event Assistant role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of programs and events in Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. This role works closely with the team to ensure all logistical, administrative, and communication tasks are completed efficiently, contributing to the success of meetings, conferences, workshops, and other special events.

Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing and promotions, including maintaining webpages and developing materials.
• Create graphics and content using Canva and MailChimp for social media, websites, and email campaigns.
• Draft and schedule social media posts to promote events and initiatives.
• Support day-to-day program needs and collaborate on various projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office, MailChimp, Canva.
• WordPress experience is a plus.
• Copywriting and editing experience are a plus.

Education, Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Ability:

• Experience developing videos, articles, website, and social media content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with a "can-do" attitude.
• Attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, determine priorities, and work with deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Competent in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Competent with various online social networks (Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Familiar with database searching.

Learning opportunities:

• Exposure to technology commercialization, business development and innovation culture on campus.
• Working with business and science professionals.

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.