Operations Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Operations Assistant

SUPERVISOR: General Manager

HOURS OF WORK: 15-20hrs weekly September 2026 – April 2027 (4 hour shifts will be scheduled during Monday to Friday)

REMUNERATION: $19.00hr

ABOUT

The Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) is an incorporated non-profit with the objectives of:

• acting as the official representative organization of Dalhousie students;


• serving as the medium of communication between Dalhousie students and the governing bodies of the University;


• encouraging Dalhousie students to have an awareness of their responsibilities in the local, provincial, national, and international community;


• providing services and programming that enhance student life in a financially, socially, and environmentally responsible manner.

With over 20,000 members, the DSU is here to make sure students get the most out of their experience at Dalhousie. The DSU advocates for student rights, builds community on campus through events, supports over 250 societies, and provides discount services!  

OVERVIEW

The DSU Operations Assistant provides on-site support for DSU managed spaces, including public space in the Student Union Building, requiring consistent oversight, maintenance coordination, and operational assistance. We focus on proactive management to reduce issues, improve efficiency, and maintain building systems. Additionally, this role will be available to support on site programming and other special projects as required.

Job Duties (include but not limited to):

• Ensuring common areas remain safe, clean, and operational


• Assist with data entry and maintain daily shift reports


• Daily building oversight and operational monitoring


• Coordination of routine maintenance and service providers


• Basic facility maintenance and issue reporting


• Support for tenant and departmental requests


• Energy efficiency and energy management support


• Oversees postering and removes any unauthorized materials on building surfaces


• Coordinates mail and package delivery to DSU departments


• Assists with daily furniture and equipment placement


• Sits on Health & Safety Committee


• Other projects and duties, often involving physical labour, as required or assigned by the General Manager

Requirements:

• Current Dalhousie student in good academic standing


• Requires significant physical range of motion; must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 40lbs. Must be comfortable performing physical labour.


• Attention to detail in all areas of work


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Professional written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to interpret policies/procedures and apply them in practical situations


• Able to multitask and meet deadlines


• Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive and calm attitude within a very busy environment.


• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.


• First Aid certification an asset

The Dalhousie Student Union welcomes the contributions that individuals from traditionally marginalized communities, as outlined under the prohibited grounds for discrimination in the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, bring to our organization. Marginalized communities include racialized people; Indigenous people; women; lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people; and people with disabilities. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they are a member of a marginalized community.