Brock University
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock. Post End Date: April 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group) Job Summary Here at Brock Sports & Recreation, we strive to be a hub for innovative, engaging, and high-quality experiences in sport for the Brock University community and beyond. As an integral member of Brock Sports & Recreation, you will have the opportunity to be part of a great team in a dynamic sporting environment. As the Student Lead for Hockey, your job will be to assist the Manager, Events & Partnerships and serve as the lead for hockey home game events and events staff. The successful applicant must be able to build relationships with stakeholders and help problem solve game day operations. Duties may include, but not limited to: Assist with the recruitment, and training of home game student staff prior to the start of the season With guidance from the Manager, Events & Partnerships, implement and monitor operational plans for all home games. Confirm game day staff are available and scheduled for all home games. Ensure the smooth operations of the event and supervise staff during games. Ensure OUA and U SPORTS protocols are always followed. Ensure the operations of the clock, statistics, music, penalty boxes, ticketing and all other related technical functions are running properly. Assist the Sports Information Coordinator in the writing and distribution of the in-game script. Attend weekly meetings regarding upcoming games and special events. On game days, arrive 2 hours prior to game start time (e.g. 7:00pm game start means 5:00pm arrival). Collaborate and build working relationships with other stakeholders/promotional teams and campus partners. Liaise with coaches on any special groups in attendance or game arrangements. Step in and work any position when needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Enrolled at Brock University for the duration of the 2025/2026 season. Strong knowledge about the sport of hockey and its rules, specifically as they apply to OUA and U SPORTS regulations. Experience working with and leading a team. Prior game day operation experience is considered an asset. Available for all hockey games, including regular season, exhibition, and playoff games (evenings, weekends, reading weeks etc.). We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca. Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock’s robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario’s largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.