Peer Assistant

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 outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive  Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada's Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.  

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Mandatory Training & Planning Days:

• In-person training, 7 hours each day, on Thursday September 3, and Friday September 4, 2026

Fall/Winter (September 7, 2026 – April 2, 2027):

• 10-12 hours/week while classes are in session including weekly team meetings

Hourly Rate : $17.60

Number of Positions Available : 3

Eligibility : Must be a registered Brock student throughout the term of employment, with a minimum overall average of 65% and legally able to work in Canada

Position Summary:

The Black Student Success Centre at Brock University is seeking a dedicated and passionate Peer Assistant to support its mission of promoting the academic success, personal growth, and cultural empowerment of Black students at the university. The Centre is rooted in being collaborative: within the community, and in association with a variety of departments and student clubs on campus aimed to enhance student life. Black Student Success Centre Peer Assistants will coordinate the logistics for a range of small‐scale events (e.g., training sessions, social media campaigns, and student programming) to large‐scale events (e.g., orientation/new student programs, OUF, Fall and Spring Open House, Conferences, hosting campus visits).

Additionally, the team member will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to the Black Student Success Centre, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.

Every Student Life and Success team member will support and contribute to various projects and events, while also providing team assistance and being flexible as time allows in their workload.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Assist with general office duties, such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling appointments.
• Maintain and update databases, records, and files related to the Centre's programs, events, and student resources.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials as needed.
• Help maintain an organized and welcoming physical space for students to utilize.

Event & Initiatives Coordination:

• Assist in planning, promoting, and organizing events, workshops, and programs aimed at supporting Black students' academic, personal, and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Centre's staff and student leaders to coordinate logistics, secure venues, and manage event registrations.
• Provide on-site support during events, including setup, registration, and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with on‐campus departments and service areas to ensure that room bookings, food orders, and technical/logistic equipment needs are met for all in-person events.  
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with campus partners, student organizations and community agencies to host and coordinate events.  
• Identify volunteer and/or participant roles for each event.

Outreach and Communication:

• Contribute to the Centre's outreach efforts by assisting with the creation and distribution of promotional materials, including flyers, posters, and social media posts.
• Help maintain the Centre's social media presence by generating engaging content and responding to student inquiries.
• Participate in outreach events, fairs, and orientations to promote the Centre's resources and services to new, current, and prospective students.

Student and Team Support:

• Serve as a friendly and approachable point of contact for students seeking information, guidance, or referrals to appropriate resources.
• Assist with connecting students and student organizations to Student Life and Success supports and resources and to any other available professional, academic and mental health support services on campus.
• Collaborate with the Centre's staff to identify and address the unique needs and challenges faced by Black students on campus.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Participate in the Centre's Leadership and Engagement programming including but not limited to BLESS, Future Black Leaders, Financial IQ, You First, Black History Month/African Heritage Month, Black Secondary Student Symposium, Ontario Universities' Fair, Fall Preview Day, Open House, Welcome Week, Frost Week.

Other duties as assigned

Required skills & Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Brock University.
• Strong preference will be given to active BSSC Ambassadors that have volunteered 10 or more hours between January 2025 to December 2025.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences, challenges, and aspirations of Black students.
• Experience in peer mentorship, counseling, or advocacy roles, particularly within Black & BIPOC communities.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, listening, facilitation, presentation, and digitally (e.g. video, social media).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, Experience BU, Microsoft Teams).
• Experience with social media platforms and basic graphic design skills preferred with the ability to promote student programming using these platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team. 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues facing Black students.
• Ability to exhibit awareness of the boundaries and ethical considerations associated with confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skills in the planning and implementation of student events/programming, in-person and/or virtual, including strong organization and coordination skills. 
• Creative-thinking and innovation skills as they relate to student events/programming.
• Knowledge of campus resources, programs, and services is an asset.

Learning Outcomes 

This position is designed to provide experience and skills development; by the end of their position, student staff will be expected to know, understand, and demonstrate the following learning outcome domains: 

• Project Management: gain experience leading projects and delivering quality initiatives in suitable timeframes. 
• Communication : enhance communication skills and the ability to relate with others. 
• Teamwork & Collaboration : gain experience working as part of a team. 
• Leadership : gain a sense of self-awareness and demonstrate an understanding of their leadership ability. 

Additional Benefits 

• Training, skills-development, and knowledge building in areas such as project management, event planning, communication, and leadership.
• Access to social networks, lots of cool people and ideas. 
• A chance to work on special projects that catalyze the extraordinary potential of our dynamic Brock community.  
• Opportunities for professional development, such as attending conferences, symposiums and working on special initiatives with community partners.

Application Instructions

Deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Sunday March 1, 2026 via CareerZone/Workday. Applications received by email will not be considered.

Your application will require one document containing the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• At least 3 References

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Given the nature of the position and the Centre's mission, candidates who identify as Black, Afro-Caribbean, or of African descent are strongly encouraged to apply. It is also encouraged to apply if your identity consists of intersecting factors including those who also identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of other visible minority and racialized groups, people with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) people.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employee Accommodation Policy.

Please advise to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through the hiring process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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   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.

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