Student Engagement Ambassador

Avanti Software Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 25,485 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee/tea

Discounts at BCITSA locations

Fitness facility access

Job summary

BCITSA is seeking a Student Engagement Ambassador to promote programs and services on campus. You will represent BCITSA at tabling events, engage students, and distribute promotional materials in a friendly and professional manner.

The role requires an outgoing BCIT student who can lift up to 11 kg, work Monday to Friday, and maintain a positive customer service approach while following BCITSA policies.

Qualifications

• BCIT student status required.
• Outgoing, energetic personality.
• Ability to lift up to 11 kg (25 lbs) and perform physical tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent BCITSA at tabling events and campus activations.
• Promote events, programs, and services to students.
• Engage students in a friendly, outgoing manner.
• Answer basic questions and direct students to resources.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Accountability

Job description

Title: Student Engagement Ambassador
Work Hours: Monday to Friday
Reports to: Engagement Operations Supervisor
Department: Engagement
Full/Part Time: Casual
Pay Grade: Student
Compensation: $18.50 - $21.00
The salary range represents the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Employees are typically hired between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.
Start & End Date: August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

About Us

The Student Association at BCIT is a leading non‑profit student‑led organization committed to enhancing student life through advocacy and providing student‑centered, responsive, and pro‑active services. Considered one of the leading student associations in the province, we live our mission and are student‑focused in all that we do. Students lead our organization and govern the affairs of the BCITSA. Our Board of Directors is composed of 12 elected Student Executives and Student Councilors from each of the different Schools at BCIT.
BCITSA is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture that supports and promotes equity, respect, and accountability among employees and BCIT students. We strive to cultivate a community that recognizes equity and diversity as fundamental to achieving inclusive excellence in all our programs and services. The following values encompass how BCITSA upholds our vision and mission, and guide how we provide our services:

• We recognize the talent and unique perspectives, including seen and unseen qualities, our employees bring to our culture.
• We expect our workplace culture to be one that is inclusive, respectful, fair, and safe for the diverse people within our organization to be their most authentic selves.
• We advocate for flexibility, adaptability, and creative solutions to best meet the needs of our employees.
• We foster a workplace where clear communication, transparency, and accountability are prioritized.

Why Work With Us

• Free coffee and tea, and discounts at BCITSA food and retail locations
• Free access to BCIT fitness facility
• Everyone works towards enhancing student life

The Opportunity

The Student Engagement Ambassador support represents BCITSA at campus events and high‑traffic areas to promote upcoming programs, services, and initiatives. This role focuses on student engagement, outreach, and awareness through tabling, conversations, and distribution of promotional materials.

What You Will Do

• Student Engagement & Promotion:
  • Represent BCITSA at tabling events and campus activations
  • Actively promote and provide information about upcoming events, programs, and services
  • Engage students in a friendly, outgoing, and approachable manner
  • Answer basic questions and direct students to relevant resources
• Tabling & Event Support:
  • Set up, operate, and take down tabling
  • Distribute promotional materials and giveaways
  • Track student interest and provide feedback to the Engagement Operations Supervisor
• Customer Service & Communication:
  • Always maintain a positive and professional attitude
  • Communicate clearly with students, staff, and supervisors
  • Escalate complex questions or concerns to the Engagement Operations Supervisor or appropriate staff as applicable
• Operational Duties:
  • Follow BCITSA policies and procedure
  • Attend required training sessions
  • Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts
• Other Related Duties:
  • Support other Student Experience initiatives as required
  • Assist with on‑site event support when needed

About You

You are an outgoing and reliable BCIT student who enjoys engaging with peers and creating positive campus experiences. You are confident sharing information, answering questions, and representing BCITSA in a friendly and professional manner. You work well in a team, value equity and inclusion, and are enthusiastic about supporting student life and campus events.

• KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Customer service or outreach experience
  • Cultural awareness and ability to interact respectfully with diverse communities
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• REQUIREMENTS:
  • BCIT Student
  • Outgoing, energetic, and confident personality
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 11 kg (25 lbs) and perform physical tasks such as bending, crouching, climbing, walking, and standing for extended periods
• ASSETS:
  • Previous tabling, promotions, or campus involvement experience
  • Knowledge of BCITSA services and student life

Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

BCITSA respectfully acknowledges that the land on which BCIT’s main campuses are located is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the S?l ? ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and x? m??k??y?? m (Musqueam) First Nations .