Summer Student Supervisor

OUR SCHOOL

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include eleven boarding houses, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMER STUDENT SUPERVISOR

We are looking for an energetic Summer Student Supervisor to join our Events and External Programs team. The Summer Student Supervisor will support the running of a variety of summer programs and events at Shawnigan Lake School.

This is a full-time summer position which runs from approximately April/May 2024 through August 2024. This is a full-time position, typically 40 hours per week, and requires flexibility in scheduling. Shifts will be variable and are expected to include days, evenings, weekends and some statutory holidays. This role offers a wage of $22 - $23 per hour, commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Events Team Lead, the duties of the Summer Student Supervisor include but are not limited to:

Assist the Human Resources team with identifying and hiring of Summer Students

• Assist the Events and External Programs team in planning for the summer events season
• Lead a team of Summer Student workers, including planning, coordinating assignments, training, and directing and overseeing their work
• Provide professional and efficient support for events with design, serving, set-up, take down, food delivery and activity support
• Provide professional and efficient support for dormitory and accommodation services with accommodation turn over, cleaning and food delivery
• Inspect facilities to ensure they conform to client expectations
• Communicate with all departments offering services for summer events including: Transportation, Food Services, Security, Housekeeping, IT, Recycling etc.
• Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing post-secondary education in Event Planning, Project Management, or a related field an asset
• Previous experience in supporting events an asset
• Previous supervisory experience an asset
• Experience working with children from primary up to grade 12, an asset
• Experience with a boarding school or campus environment, preferred
• Flexible to work outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends and the occasional split shift, when necessary, during peak operational times)
• Valid BC Driver’s License required
• Physical capacity to lift and carry 25 lbs; stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work alongside all staff in a campus environment
• Self-motivated individual who is also able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Creative and flexible problem solver
• Flexible, able to adapt well to change and to prioritize and multi-task in a very fast-paced environment
• Good leadership skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word and Excel) and Google Suite
• A high level of organization and time management skills, along with very good attention to detail
• Proven ability to exercise tact, discretion, diplomacy and good judgment

NEXT STEPS

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest to the attention of Laura Russell, Team Lead, Events and External Programs, via email.

Applications may also be mailed to the General Office at:

Attention: Human Resources

Shawnigan Lake School

1975 Renfrew Road

Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W1

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition closes when filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person