The positions are for 12 weeks employment – including as a counsellor with AVC Vet Camp, and potentially in materials preparation and/or working on college-related research and/or service projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Counsellors (seven weeks)

Camp Counsellors work with the AVC Vet Camp Senior and Junior Coordinators on the day-to-day operations of the AVC Vet Camp. More information about the AVC Vet Camp can be found at www.upei.ca/avc/camp. Counsellors may assist in the implementation of the College’s NSERC PromoScience funded programs.

Student Research Assistants (SRAs) (five weeks)

Working closely with faculty, SRAs participate in the execution, analysis, and evaluation of AVC research and/or service projects. Duties may include performing lab and diagnostic tests, organizing and completing project assignments, creating, and maintaining records, conducting library searches, and/or related field work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidates must:

• Possess strong organizational and leadership skills, good oral and written communication skills, and be a self-starter, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and creative
• Be willing to learn, teach, motivate, and supervise the activities of campers
• The ability to work independently, the capacity to learn research methods and work routines, and have an interest in research
• Be familiar with animals and animal handling
• Preference will be given to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students who have completed at least one year of the DVM program (by summer 2024); however, students in other disciplines will be considered
• Prior experience as camp leader or counsellor would be an asset
• First aid certification is preferred, although candidates who are willing to complete certification will be considered