Parking Assistant

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina is seeking a Parking Assistant to support campus parking operations and compliance. You will patrol lots, operate compliance monitoring tools, and assist with citation processing in collaboration with Parking Services.

Applicants must be enrolled as University of Regina students, maintain a minimum GPA, and hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities to work with campus security and events.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and registered in a program of study at the University of Regina.
• Full-time student preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 65%.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus parking areas to enforce bylaws.
• Operate and maintain compliance monitoring vehicles.
• Use LPR and handheld devices to verify hits/alerts.
• Ensure citations are accurate and recorded in AIMS.
• Appear in Provincial Bylaw Court if required.
• Present facts clearly in court under oath.
• Assist with funds at pay stations/meters.
• Submit safety/incident reports when needed.
• Provide traffic direction during campus events.
• Respond to malfunctioning parking equipment calls.
• Maintain professional dress and appearance.
• Follow escalation processes to Campus Security.

Skills

Customer service

Security compliance

Shift work

Critical thinking

Communication

De-escalation

Diversity awareness

Orientation training

Job description

Parking Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260892SS Position Title Parking Assistant Faculty/Department Student Affairs -Operations Unit SA - Parking & Transportation Employee Group CUPE 5791 CUPE 5791 Job Family Facility Services Category Student Number of Vacancies 2 Position Summary Are you a student looking for an employment opportunity on campus? Look no further! We're on the lookout for Parking Assistants to join our team at the University of Regina!

What You’ll Do:

• Patrolling campus parking areas according to designated routes to ensure parking compliance to the rules and regulations associated with the University Parking Bylaws;
• Responsibly handle and safely maneuver the Parking Compliance monitoring vehicles at all times; maintain cleanliness of the vehicles;
• Effectively utilize the License Plate Recognition ( LPR ) and handheld devices in order to evaluate the accuracy of ‘hits/alerts’ that are reported by the software when conducting compliance rounds;
• Ensure all citations issued are accurate, complete, and recorded successfully within AIMS for further citation administration to be executed by the Parking Services team;
• In the event that a citation is escalated to trial within the Provincial Bylaw Court system, the Parking Assistant who issued the citation, will be required to appear in Provincial Bylaw Court;
• Clearly and concisely outline the details associated with the citation issued in order to present the facts to the Court while under oath;
• Assist the Parking Services Facilities Maintenance team to collect the funds deposited in pay stations and meters when required;
• Complete and submit University of Regina Health & Safety/Campus Security Incident reports for any emergency situations or accidents for which they were a witness to on campus;
• Assist the Parking Services Facilities Maintenance team to ensure that accurate and sufficient informational and directional signage is in place throughout campus, ensuring smooth traffic flows, and safe vehicle operation;
• Provide traffic directional support during scheduled campus events when Parking Services support is requested and scheduled by Campus Security and/or within lot areas when Parking Services needs arise;
• Respond to malfunctioning parking equipment calls in order to assist any vehicles/users in entering/exiting parkades, operating pay stations, etc.; report issues to the appropriate Parking Services teams so that corrective action may be taken;
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with dress code, according to the prevailing weather conditions; and.
• Assess situations and notify services such as Campus Security, Emergency Medical Services, Regina Police Services, by following the documented escalation processes based upon the situation.

Position Requirements

What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Must be enrolled and registered in a program of study at the University of Regina (or one of its Federated Colleges);
• Full-time student preferred;
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 65%;
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license.

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in this Role:

• Experience working in a customer service role;
• Experience working in a security compliance setting, is an asset;
• Required to work assigned schedule of shifts (some weekend/nights as required in association with campus events and/or Student Affairs Operations activities); demonstrated comfort in working independently after-hours;
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstration of sound judgement in the event of an emergency and/or crisis;
• Demonstrate positive, high-quality, customer service oriented attitude;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to manage situations where conflict may escalates; ability to confidently de-escalate a situation and/or implement procedures to contact Campus Security for support;
• Awareness and ability to work with a culturally diverse community
• Must satisfactorily complete the job orientation and training program; and
• Demonstrate understanding of the bylaws in order to consistently and accurately issue citations as required to be in compliance with Provincial Bylaw Court, as per the Parking Bylaws and training provided.

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical condition to complete patrols on foot; requires walking significant distances each shift.
• Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of time while operating the compliance monitoring vehicles.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs in order to install various types of Parking signage.

Pay Grade CUPE Phase 1 Salary Range $16.79/hr Status Term Work Hours

Shift coverage is required daily Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 11:00pm; Saturday - Sunday between 8:00am - 9:00pm.

• Shift coverage is required daily Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 11:00pm; Saturday - Sunday between 8:00am - 9:00pm.
• Additional shifts may be available on evenings and weekends, depending on scheduled campus activities.
• Shift Assignments will vary; we work with students to fit their schedules, students may work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week however Minimum Number of Hours is not Guaranteed.

Course Modality

Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) to 05/01/2027

Full-Time/Part-Time

Casual Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information Contact Information

Job Open Date 10/16/2026

Job Close Date 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled

No Special Application Instructions

Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a "Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus" letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Reference Letter

Minimum References Maximum References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled at the University of Regina?
  • No Response
  • No
  • Yes
• * Are you a current employee of the university?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many hours per week can you work and on which days are you able to work?Please list your availability to work and any days/times that you can not work.Indicate this by putting I can work on these days and times, or by putting I cannot work on these days or I cannot work at this time on these days.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you legally drive in Canada. Drivers license/abstract.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)

Optional Documents