Senior Conference Coordinator

Food & Conference Services

Thunder Bay Campus
Full Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-46

Reporting to the Manager of Food & Conference Services, the Conference Coordinator is responsible for providing conference (in person, virtual and hybrid), special event, and group consulting as well as planning and coordinating services to all user groups. Specific duties include compiling event details, negotiating contracts, confirming internal and external events with clients, submitting set-up, catering, parking and technical services requests, and virtual event services (webinar & meeting moderation, virtual conference set up and troubleshooting).   The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring client insurance and risk management policies are received, building policies are followed, responding to phone, email and in-person inquiries as well as various related administrative duties. The Summer Operation (May to August) includes transient & group overnight accommodations. The Conference Coordinator provides support and guidance to the Front Desk team for hotel operations, and promotes, plans and executes group accommodations. The Conference Coordinator must plan and engage with all stakeholders in respect to campus food services and catering needs. Additionally, this individual is responsible for the planning and scheduling of meetings, organizing files, conducting research, preparing final invoice reports, and assisting with accounting associated with all events including recording expenditures and remittances.  

The incumbent will have post-secondary education with relevant work experience in sales, hospitality, catering/food services and event management, a high degree of computer proficiency including experience with virtual event planning.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, including tact and courtesy along with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to make sound decisions, adapt to changes and situations, and multi-task a variety of high priority duties under pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions are essential. Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal direction and supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is crucial.  As a condition of employment, the individual will be required to work flexible, irregular hours during peak times (typically during the summer months and conference events), be on-call during events and possess a valid driver's license.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Departments of Chemical, Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Full time, Temporary Position (12 months)

COPE, Level 7

Competition # COPE-22-29

The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Chemical, Civil and Mechanical department chairs, Contract Lecturers and students.  This position is the first point of contact for the Department and acts as a liaison between students, staff, and other University departments.  The successful applicant will be responsible for organizing and maintaining various paper and electronic files which may involve confidential information, as well as, handling and preparing sensitive/confidential materials. Organizing meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and producing and disseminating of meeting material, will be required as needed. The position is also responsible for preparing financial and administrative forms following standard University policies and procedures and will also assist with various administrative tasks within the Office of the Dean and Assistant Dean.

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in Business or Office administration along with 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Colleague/Datatel and can adapt and learn new systems and software as required. The incumbent must have exceptional organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills. The Administrative Assistant must have ability to multitask a variety of high priority duties and work under pressure of deadlines; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work with sensitive information and handle all office duties in a confidential manner. A full job fact sheet is available from Human Resources.

Internal COPE members will be considered prior to external applicants.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Research Assistant Intern

Department of Chemistry

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Contract (12 months)

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as available

Competition #GEN-22-11

Job Description:

During the placement, the intern will be assisting research on our post-COVID-19 MRI imaging lung study. This position will focus on conducting research and the regulatory process underlying it.

1. Assist with ongoing experiments in Hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe MRI imaging and research

coordination that are both clinical and pre-clinical in nature.

2. Initial calibration of quadrature flex lung coil using both thermally polarized and

hyperpolarized 129Xe phantoms to optimize the transmit power MRI settings.

3. Perform statistical data analysis including T-tests, Welch's tests, as well as correlation and

regression analyses.

4. Optimize repetition time, echo time, and k-space trajectories for post-COVID gas transfer

impairment detection with the highest possible sensitivity.

5. Perform image quality analysis (i.e. SNR calculations, CNR calculations, and image artifact

identification).

6. Perform histogram image analysis for post-COVID-related gas transfer impairment detection.

7. Assessment of ventilation heterogeneity via local HP 129Xe signal variance calculation.

8. Contribute to protocol writing, creation and maintenance and organization of study

documents, and coordination of experiments, for clinical trial and research studies.

9. Assist with preparing and maintaining the research project's regulatory and administrative

documents, contributing to the presentation/dissemination of research results, manuscript and

research application preparation, and outreach.

Candidate Criteria:

- Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or be unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field

- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate

- Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada

- Once hired, the candidate must reside in Thunder Bay

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #GEN-22-11 containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional

references by 4:30pm on October 11, 2022:

Lakehead University

Department of Chemistry

955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E1

Email: malbert1@lakeheadu.ca

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Director, Student Success

Student Affairs

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-50

Lakehead University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director, Student Success within the Office of Student Affairs. Based in picturesque Thunder Bay, the regional capital of Northwestern Ontario which is located in the center of Canada and with close proximity to the United States.

The position of Director, Student Success is responsible for the direction, strategic planning, and operations of the Student Success Centre at Lakehead University. This is achieved through the development and implementation of programming aimed at assisting in the retention and satisfaction of students, contributing to their overall experience and success, as well as positively impacting the retention and engagement goals of the University.

The role includes oversight of the Student Success Centre (SSC), and operationalization the programming and services that promote student success and retention.  The Director is instrumental in ensuring a successful transition for students coming to Lakehead University for the first time by leading the planning, delivery and assessment of orientation and transition programming across both campuses. This position leads, mentors and supervises staff, including coordinating professional development, to promote student success and retention.

The successful candidate should have 5 to 7 years’ progressive leadership experience within a post-secondary environment with a focus on career development, work integrated learning, student services, program development, talent management and community partnerships. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience and commitment to equity and diversity, financial acumen, problem solving, assessment and analytical skills.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently without close supervision in a demanding, fast paced environment.  Candidates should also be familiar with various student development models and theories.

Lakehead University offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 12, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Conference Coordinator

Food & Conference Services

Thunder Bay Campus
Full Time, Contract (12 months)

2 positions

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-45

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, the Conference Coordinator is responsible for providing conference (in person, virtual and hybrid), special event, and group consulting and on-site event support. Specific duties include compiling event details, supporting the senior coordinator with administrative tasks such as contracts, confirming internal and external event details with clients, submitting set-up, catering, parking and technical services requests, and virtual event services (webinar & meeting moderation, virtual conference set up and troubleshooting).

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring client insurance and risk management policies are received, building policies are followed, responding to phone, email and in-person inquiries as well as various related administrative duties. They will also support our year-round accommodation guest suites and the summer hotel operation (May to August) which includes transient & group overnight accommodations. The Conference Coordinator must plan and engage with all stakeholders in respect to campus food services and catering needs. Additionally, this individual is responsible for the supporting unique projects such as social media campaigns or food service initiatives that are in line with the department’s strategic plan. Scheduling of meetings, organizing files, conducting research, preparing final invoice reports and assisting with accounting associated with all events including recording expenditures and remittances.

The incumbent will have post-secondary education with relevant work experience in sales, hospitality, catering/food services and event management, a high degree of computer proficiency including experience with virtual event planning. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, including tact and courtesy along with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to make sound decisions, adapt to changes and situations, and multi-task a variety of high priority duties under pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions are essential. Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal direction and supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is crucial. As a condition of employment, the individual will be required to work flexible, irregular hours during peak times (typically during the summer months and conference events), be on-call during events and possess a valid driver's license.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Programmer Analyst II

Technology Service Centre

Thunder Bay Campus

 $34.83 – $42.18 per hour

Full-Time, Permanent OPSEU Position

Competition # OPSEU-22-10

Primarily an 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift, Monday to Friday.

When required, hours of work may be modified to suit the needs of the University.

Working closely with other members of the ERP team, this position will be involved with administering Colleague access, reporting, liaising between the university and the vendor Ellucian, and managing tickets.   Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, the incumbent will create and maintain ERP components and reports, and provide solutions for various departments. Utilizing effective communication and problem-solving skills, the incumbent will actively participate in team meetings and offer recommendations for continuous improvements.

Qualifications for this position includes a three-year degree or diploma. The preferred candidate will be knowledgeable of databases, applications, operating systems, querying languages, and programming experience. Flexible and self-motivated, the preferred candidate will be able to work on several projects at once while maintaining a strong customer service focus.

Internal OPSEU candidates that meet the minimum posted requirements will receive first consideration.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out tocareers@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334 human.resources@lakeheadu.ca.

CARETAKER I

 Residence Services

Thunder Bay Campus

Full time, Permanent

Unifor

Competition # UNIFOR-22-05

Shift hours:  Wednesday to Friday (2pm to 10pm)

and Saturday/Sunday (8am to 4pm)

When required, hours of work and location may be modified to suit the needs of the University

DUTIES:

• Clean and maintain cleanliness standards in student housing.

• Participate in the moving and setup of furniture and equipment for Residence and Food

  & Conference • Services functions on and off campus based on Action Sheets and Work

   Orders provided by Food & Conference Services.

• Maintain conference locations on and off campus, outdoors or indoors, which could include

   cleaning and movement of tables, chairs, conference equipment, refuse containers etc.

• Maintain inventories of supplies.

• Complete housekeeping turnovers for hotel/suite style accommodations.

• Clean and sanitize washrooms and replenish supplies as required.

• Dust and/or wash furnishings, desks, fixtures, walls, windows, conference equipment etc.

• Remove refuse and garbage from Residence buildings and conference set up locations,

  clean waste containers and disposal units.

• Promptly report fire, vandalism, and other matters of an irregular nature to supervisor or to Security.  • Participate in minor work tasks relative to the maintenance and repair of University buildings,

  equipment and furniture and complete Residence Housekeeping work orders.

• Replace burned out lamps in Residence areas as required.

• Report all major hazards, repairs or alterations and service malfunctions for assignment to

   the appropriate department.

• Maintain floors by mopping, vacuuming, washing, stripping and waxing using appropriate equipment.

• Participate in the removal of snow/ice from assigned building entrances and emergency exits.

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS Regulation, other health

  and safety related legislation and standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by

  the immediate supervisor.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.

• Experience in custodial, use of small hand tools.

• Must have a current, valid driver’s licence of the appropriate class, with a good driving record.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling heavy  

  objects (occasionally over 100 lbs.), working at heights (scaffolding and ladders – may involve

  heights above 20 feet), awkward positions, kneeling, and performing overhead work.

• General knowledge of recognized practices and safe work habits and techniques employed in

  custodial work.

• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and other health and safety

  related legislation and standards.

• Ability to operate the appropriate machinery for the position (e.g. wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors,

  buffing machines, auto scrubbers, etc.).

• Aptitude for general maintenance functions (checking and cleaning connections, filling batteries, etc).

• Ability to deal courteously with staff, students and the general public.       

• Proven good work record, attendance and punctuality.

A conditional offer of employment will be extended to the successful applicant.  On evidence that a candidate is able to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the job, as determined through the completion of a pre-employment screening, a final offer of employment will be extended to the candidate.  The screening will be based on the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) of the job. A copy of this will be available prior to interviews.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 14, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334 human.resources@lakeheadu.ca.

Thunder Bay Campus

Residence Area Coordinator

Residence Life

 Full Time, Contract (until May 12, 2023 with possibility of renewal)

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-21-49

Lakehead University Residence consists of Residence Hall and townhouse/apartment style residences for 1,100 students.  Approximately 400 students are housed in the residence halls and 700 students in the townhouse/apartment complexes.

Reporting to the Director of Residence Services, the Residence Area Coordinator will promote and facilitate student success by ensuring emotional, physical, mental and social well-being of Residence students through organized social and educational programming as well as direct and indirect interaction.  Specific responsibilities include daily supervision of Resident Assistants and Residence Council, planning and executing Move-In Day, Residence Orientation and other related events in collaboration with Residence Operations and Administration.  Additionally the incumbent will conduct Residence Life staff training, set and monitor budgets for Residence Council, review and assess incident reports as well as represent Residence on various University committees.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree and experience living in a college or university residence. Specific skills include the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, multitask as well as work under pressure and meet deadlines as required.  The incumbent will also possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills along with the ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner.  Proficiency in all multimedia and social media is an asset.   

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 7, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Research Assistant Intern

Department of Chemistry

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Contract (12 months)

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as available

Competition #GEN-22-11

Job Description:

During the placement, the intern will be assisting research on our post-COVID-19 MRI imaging lung study. This position will focus on conducting research and the regulatory process underlying it.

1. Assist with ongoing experiments in Hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe MRI imaging and research

coordination that are both clinical and pre-clinical in nature.

2. Initial calibration of quadrature flex lung coil using both thermally polarized and

hyperpolarized 129Xe phantoms to optimize the transmit power MRI settings.

3. Perform statistical data analysis including T-tests, Welch's tests, as well as correlation and

regression analyses.

4. Optimize repetition time, echo time, and k-space trajectories for post-COVID gas transfer

impairment detection with the highest possible sensitivity.

5. Perform image quality analysis (i.e. SNR calculations, CNR calculations, and image artifact

identification).

6. Perform histogram image analysis for post-COVID-related gas transfer impairment detection.

7. Assessment of ventilation heterogeneity via local HP 129Xe signal variance calculation.

8. Contribute to protocol writing, creation and maintenance and organization of study

documents, and coordination of experiments, for clinical trial and research studies.

9. Assist with preparing and maintaining the research project's regulatory and administrative

documents, contributing to the presentation/dissemination of research results, manuscript and

research application preparation, and outreach.

Candidate Criteria:

- Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or be unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field

- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate

- Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada

- Once hired, the candidate must reside in Thunder Bay

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #GEN-22-11 containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional

references by 4:30pm on September 30, 2022:

Lakehead University

Department of Chemistry

955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E1

Email: malbert1@lakeheadu.ca

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

STUDENT CENTRAL PROFESSIONAL

Enrolment Services, Student Central

Thunder Bay Campus

Full-Time, Permanent

Competition # SCHII-22-47

Student Central is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven individual who is excited by the opportunity to join a team supporting the University’s student-centred vision through a culture of creating exceptional student satisfaction. The Student Central Professional is responsible for providing independent, immediate, proactive, and reactive diagnostic support and problem resolution to students on a broad range of functions including, but not limited to, academic and financial aid eligibility, admission, transfer credit, registration and enrolment issues. Through the comprehensive interpretation and application of various policies, procedures, rules and regulations, the Student Central Professional will counsel students on program requirements and eligibility, assessment decisions, options for financial aid and funding, OSAP reviews, as well as the enrolment cycle. Other duties include reviewing and guiding students regarding account information as well as discussing student financial aid and academic concerns and issues in order to determine the best course of action for the student to pursue while explaining and documenting the ramifications of such courses of actions (i.e. reduction of course load, withdrawals, academic and financial aid appeals, etc.) in an effort to ensure the student is making an informed decision.  

It is the expectation that the Professional will guide students through their enrolment in order to become self-reliant in terms of their educational pathways and choices. This role includes providing support to many student populations to guide them through their educational journey, and assisting in the execution of proactive recruitment campaigns, early outreach and support initiatives for students. Participation in the University’s Convocation ceremonies is also part of this role.

The position requires a high level of customer service and engagement, which may require variable hours of work based on operational needs.

Candidates to this position must have completed a university degree along with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a student service advisory role. The successful candidate has the demonstrated ability to respond to student needs with a holistic approach as well as strong working knowledge of University policies and procedures and the functions within Undergraduate Admissions, Student Awards & Financial Aid, and Academic Advising, Records & Registration. An outstanding communicator with demonstrated ability to respond to student needs with a holistic approach, the successful candidate also has the ability to analyze and interpret data. Additional qualifications include excellent critical thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities along with the ability to use sound, professional judgment in making complex decisions. Your superior student service skills are combined your ability to work with diverse populations using tact and cultural sensitivity. Project management and event planning skills and experience would be considered an asset. Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office, the successful candidate also has a demonstrated knowledge of Colleague (Datatel) as it pertains to Admissions, Student Awards & Financial Aid, and Academic Advising, Records & Registration.

As a condition of employment, a Level 1 police criminal record check must be provided by the successful candidate.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by October 10, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.  

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

General Merchandise Buyer/Accounts Receivable

Bookstore

Thunder Bay Campus

Full-Time, Permanent

COPE, Level 7

Competition # COPE-22-25

Under general supervision, the incumbent will procure general merchandise, including clothing, drinkware, gifts, cards, degree frames, and other miscellany, for the purpose of resale in the bookstore and online through the bookstore’s website. A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Office of Human Resources.

DUTIES:

• Acts as the bookstore’s trusted advocate for all general merchandise products with the retail and online markets;
• Discuss new product lines with vendors, either in-person at trade shows or during representative visits to the store;
• Negotiates pricing, oversees and approves artwork, and utilizes existing software to purchase orders to respective vendors
• Adds new products into the store’s retail management system Bookware 3000 where required;
• Receives all external shipments of general merchandise from oner 75 vendor partners;
• Reconciles discrepancies between packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders with vendors;
• Utilize existing resources to contact vendors regarding the tracking, expedition or return of merchandise that does not conform to specifications;
• Partners with the manager of the satellite campus store in Orillia, splitting general merchandise orders where necessary, or arranging and receiving transfers;
• Shelves products and creates window and table displays, choosing location and placement to optimize sales;
• Collaborates with University partners to prepare and produce signage and other promotional materials;
• Participates in daily maintenance of the sales floor, by conducting regular walkthroughs and inspections of inventory;
• Procures custom orders of general merchandise such as apparel, pins, drinkware, employee service awards, tote bags, etc. for the purpose of re-sale to the university departments and student clubs;
• Receives all custom orders shipments of general merchandise and reconciles discrepancies between packing slips, invoices and purchase orders with vendors, freight companies, and custom brokers. 
• Runs start and end of day procedures, including daily cashing in and out of tills;
• Prepares and balances daily cash and deposits for both the Thunder Bay and Orillia stores;
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or related field;
• A proven track record in retail purchasing or supervisory experience in a retail environment (minimum 2-3 years) working with inventory and budget management in a retail setting;
• Knowledge of computerized accounting/bookkeeping, including a solid working knowledge of retail operations;
• Ability to organize and prioritize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent written, oral abd interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
• Must have mathematical and computer literacy;
• Must have physical strength and stamina to lift and move heavy goods;
• Proficiency with computer software programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe suites, Zoom, as well as Datatel/Colleague, Bookware;
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems and software as required;
• Superior customer service skills;
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures would be an asset;

As a condition of employment, a Level 1 police criminal record check must be provided by the successful candidate.

Internal COPE members will be considered prior to external applicants.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by September 8, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified