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February 17, 2015

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February 28, 2015

April 10, 2015
Magnet
Magnet Campus Representative
$14 per hour
15 hours per week

ABOUT MAGNET
Magnet is a social initiative that aims to combat unemployment and underemployment in Ontario. Using
innovative technology, we are connecting people with the right opportunities. Magnets ever-growing
network consists of over 40,000 jobseekers, 21 post-secondary institutions, nearly 1,500 employers, and
numerous non-profit partners. Magnet is looking for a Campus Representative who will be responsible
for promoting the Magnet network to their peers across campus.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Magnet Campus Representative will be primarily responsible for driving promotion and awareness of
the Magnet brand and platform at McMaster University through means determined by Magnet and
consultation with the Campus Representative.
Reporting to the Project Lead for the Magnet Campus Representative program, the successful candidate
will work alongside the Project Lead and McMaster Universitys Career Services department to support
their campaigns and initiatives, as well as be expected to initiate their own creative campaigns. The
candidate must be available to attend the mandatory training session on February 28th, 2015 in Toronto.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but are not limited to:

Engage and excite students about the Magnet platform and drive them to create complete
profiles, use the platform, and connect to Employers
Support McMaster Universitys Career Services department and any other campaigns as required
Create and execute recruitment campaigns catered to their respective schools
Serve as Magnets student point-of-contact for McMaster University, regularly reporting findings
from personal observations and feedback from students
Provide insights and feedback to inform Magnets student engagement strategy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ideal candidate will also have the following Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership skills lead by example,
consistently exceeding expectations
Relationship management ability to develop new working relationships with key student
organizations across campus, strong pre-existing relationships are considered an asset
Superior communication skills be a confident and concise communicator (verbal and written)
An ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Good judgment ability to determine best avenues for achieving success
Demonstrated high level of confidence and ability to think quickly on their feet
Excellent interpersonal skills tact, diplomacy and patience; sound judgment
and demonstrated professionalism

Specific Educational Requirements:

Enrolled as a student at McMaster University, preferably 2nd or 3rd year
INCLUSIVENESS
Magnet is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would
contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not
limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any
sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Click on the following link: magnet.today and create an account.

Be sure to sign into the email you created your Magnet account with and locate the
confirmation email.
Confirm your account by clicking the link in the email.

2. Click on the following link to apply: Magnet Campus Representative McMaster University