Student Employment - Recruitment & Events - Orientation Events

Okanagan College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 20,934 - 29,816; Full time

Job summary

Okanagan College in Kelowna is seeking a Student Assistant – Recruitment and Events to support the Recruitment department and Campus Administration with event setup, campus tours, and check‑in at events.

This on‑campus role is open to enrolled post‑secondary students, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and organizational skills to help deliver information nights, career fairs, and student life events.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary program at Okanagan College (OC).
• Prior work experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with common computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and teardown at Recruitment and Campus Administration events.
• Greet attendees and provide check-in assistance as needed.
• Provide campus tours and information at Information Nights and booths.
• Support local career fairs and other campus recruitment events.
• Assist with orientation, student life events and student appreciation activities.
• Offer general administrative support to the Recruitment department.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary student (OC)

Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired Start Date: August 14, 2026
Position End Date: December 31, 2026
Salary Range: $18.42
Bargaining Unit: Support - Student
Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call
Posting Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 – Student Employees, and under the direct supervision of the designated supervisor, the Student Assistant – Recruitment and Events, will assist the Recruitment department and the Campus Administration with event set-up; provide general tours; and at events will greet attendees, provide assistance at check-in if required, and other assistance as needed.

Functions and Duties

• Campus Information Nights
• Information booths for current students
• Local career fairs and all other campus recruitment and events
• Providing of campus tours
• Orientation, student appreciation and student life events
• Providing other assistance as needed

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a post‑secondary program at Okanagan College.

Prior work experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Well‑developed organizational skillsDetail-oriented

Our Values

• Students first: Creating meaningful lifelong educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
• Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.
• Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.
• Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.
• Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well‑being of students, employees, community members, and the land.
• Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].