AMC Logistics & Staff Relations Assistant Manager

Amsmediacentre; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Logistics and Staff Relations Assistant Manager to oversee staff management and training at a vibrant media center. This role involves creating schedules, coordinating staff training, and liaising with Human Resources. The position promises a dynamic work environment where you will engage with a diverse team and contribute to the success of various media services. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in a student-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and motivate a team effectively.
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly schedules for staff to ensure consistent coverage.
• Plan and execute staff training and act as a liaison with HR.

Skills

Team Supervision

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Project Management

Flexibility

Job description

Alma Mater Society, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University.

The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution.

In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students.

Job Summary

The AMS Media Centre seeks to provide the Queen’s and Kingston community with exceptional media and production services, at competitive prices with trusted quality. The Media Centre offers a wide variety of services including standard and specialty printing, photography, videography, and graphic design. This service is also responsible for the creation and distribution of the AMS Agenda, the Tricolour Yearbook, and CoursePacks, as well as executing the rental of hoods and gowns for Queen’s convocation. The Media Centre blends technology with professional customer service to create an energetic, student-run hub comprised of a team of seven managers, several supervisors, and service staff.

Position Overview

The AMS Media Centre Logistics and Staff Relations Assistant Manager, under the direction of the AMS Media Centre Head Manager, will mainly be responsible for managing the Media Centre staff. This includes planning and executing staff training, organizing and publishing staff schedules, ensuring store coverage, and acting as an extension of the Human Resources Office. They will also be responsible for organizing and executing the rental of hoods and gowns for Queen’s University convocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create weekly schedules for both Production and Creative Hub staff, ensuring consistent store coverage.
• Plan and execute staff training and staff socials in collaboration with the Purchasing and Productions Assistant Manager.
• Act as both a resource and a liaison between the Human Resources Office and staff, including setting, scheduling, and attending meetings with the Human Resources Office.
• Take measures to discuss disciplinary action and demerit points when necessary.
• Oversee the planning, rentals, and distribution of hoods and gowns for Queen’s Convocation.

Job Requirements

• Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals.
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
• Open availability and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and store openings and closing to meet the needs of the business.
• Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with key business partners and other external stakeholders.

Work Conditions

• High levels of stress and pressure.
• Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large.
• Operation of desktop computer and peripheral.
• Working in an office environment and on location.

The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Alma Mater Society, Kingston, Ontario, Canada