Have you ever thought of working for your favourite student union? 

Whether you have an outgoing personality that puts smiles on people’s faces or you’re a reserved artist, IGNITE has a spot for you. Positions are now open! Find out which role suits you best and take the quiz at the end to find your calling.

Customer Service Representative

An IGNITE Employee serving the community online at the front desk with a headset on in the K-Building of the Lakeshore campus.
Photo by IGNITE.

“I love being able to support students when they come in feeling stressed or concerned, and knowing that I helped turn that worry into relief and a smile by the time they leave.”

Malav Prajapati, IGNITE Customer Service Representative

Responsibilities: It’s the customer service representative’s (CSR) job to give people the information they need when they walk through IGNITE’s doors or call the office. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact to provide support for all student needs. 

Skills: Knowing everything there is to know about IGNITE’s health and dental insurance plan, events and other services goes a long way. Having the tools to communicate and problem-solve while building relationships is always useful as well. Coming to the office optimistic and ready to support every concern a student faces will get you the best results.  

Well-Being Assistant

A wellbeing assistant helping a post-secondary student in the sleep lounge at the North campus.
Photo by IGNITE.

“Their [managers and directors] trust has pushed me to newer limits and I’ve become more confident in my skills and what I bring to the table.”

Ana Ochoa, IGNITE Well-Being Assistant

Responsibilities: This role is an exciting combination of administrative assistance, project management, and front-line support in delivering IGNITE’s wellness services. They help in monitoring overseeing IGNITE spaces including the Zen Zone, Sleep Lounge, and Food Hub.

Skills: Show up with a passion for students’ mental and physical well-being. Support with care, be adaptable to any situation and bring in positive energy to the most relaxing places IGNITE offers. 

Videographer

A videographer preparing for a shoot with two cameras and a large light in the student centre at the North campus.
Photo by IGNITE.

“Build confidence, grow your portfolio and learn how creative work happens in a professional environment.”

Laura Sanchez Nieto, Videographer

Responsibilities: See all those photos and videos around campus from us? Well, that’s your job. Film, photograph and edit to your heart’s content to keep students informed about IGNITE’s events and services with stunning visuals.

Skills: Know how to tell a story with photography and film. If you have any experience with video production, editing software or technical skills with a camera or lighting, you’ll excel in this role. 

Social Media Assistant

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Photo by IGNITE.

“I feel like I’m not just posting content, I’m thinking about how it connects with students and represents IGNITE’s voice across campuses.”

Kamilla Martirossyan, Social Media Assistant

Responsibilities: Being the social media assistant means being both creative and strategic. You’ll be working on campaigns, events and taking initiatives to engage students with fun IGNITE content on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

Skills: Creativity and knowledge of current social media trends will make you the perfect social media assistant. Anyone curious about student culture will find themselves coming up with ideas and bringing them through the pipeline and onto people’s feeds immediately. 

Content Writer

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Photo by IGNITE.

“I enjoy the ability to craft work that I am proud of and getting recognized for it is a positive as well.”

Musie Semere, Content Writer

Responsibilities: It’s time to use your love of storytelling to write for IGNITE’s website. Whether you’re writing news, events, showcasing student voices or creating quizzes like this one, the possibilities are endless. Pitch content and write. 

Skills: Similar to the social media assistant role, if you find yourself having fresh ideas on a regular basis that would make for entertaining and informative content, then this role is for you. Have a passion for writing and be willing to adapt and learn about various topics because you will inevitably write about all things student life.

Take our quiz

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Still unsure which role is for you? Take the quiz and start the application process. For more information, visit the IGNITE Job Fair on March 17 at the North campus and March 19 at the Lakeshore campus to meet the team and do all that networking everyone keeps talking about.

Feature image courtesy of IGNITE.

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