POSITION TITLE: Print Plus Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May to August 31, 2026
HOURS OF WORK: Average 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $17.60 per hour + Vacation pay as determined by HR policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As an integral member of the in-house Print Shop team, the Student Assistant plays a key role in delivering high quality customer service and supporting a wide range of printing needs for university staff, faculty, students, and external clients. This position may also assist University Technology Services with summer IT related projects.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Provide courteous and professional customer service in person and by telephone
- Deliver a range of print services, including high‑volume printing and copying, binding, and scanning
- Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Safely lift and move boxes of paper and other print shop materials
- Perform basic equipment and workspace maintenance as required
- Assist University Technology Services with IT‑related projects
- Provide front‑line customer support and ensure service continuity by covering front‑line staff during lunch and break periods.
- Process customer transactions and accurately handle cash, debit, and credit card payments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Ability to learn and perform a variety of print‑related services, including high‑volume printing, copying, binding, and scanning
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast‑paced environment
- Physically capable of safely lifting and moving boxes of paper and other materials
- Comfortable learning and performing basic equipment operation and routine maintenance
- Experience handling cash, debit, and credit card transactions is an asset
- Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
