Event Assistant - Onsite

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• High School graduation and general courses or training of moderate duration (one semester or equivalent) in word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
• 2 years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.
• 45 wpm keyboarding with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good knowledge of facility security methods and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of inventory control procedures.
• Good spatial recognition abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.
• Ability to exercise mature judgement and initiative.
• Ability to use word processing, database, spreadsheet and scheduling applications (e.g.
• MS Word, Excel, Ungerboeck) at an intermediate level.
• Ability to use spatial drawing applications at a basic level (e.g.
• Visio).
• Ability to work flexible and variable hours, including early mornings, evening and weekends as required.
• Ability to work at all campuses (i.e., Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey) and off campus locations as required.
• Ability to lift and move packages, cartons/boxes and furniture weighing up to 25 kg.
• 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):
• 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.

• Provides client service and clerical support for Meeting, Events and Conference Services (MECS).
• Prepares meeting rooms for client occupation; assists clients with changes and additions to their on-site needs; drafts room set-up diagrams; and directs clients and client materials to and from campus loading bays.
• Plays a central role in greeting clients on-site and providing basic orientation to the campus.
• Liaises with Facilities Services, IT Services, catering, security and other campus service providers and monitors and troubleshoots all operational problems that occur in the successful running of an event.
• Provides primary support and assistance to Event Planners and Managers in the servicing of events on campus.

3 weeks’ 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* Funding for professional development expenses* And more! View our benefits brochure *Prorated for part-time employees