BROCK UNIVERSITY

Brock Ambassador (Campus Tour Guide) 2026-2027 (Fall/Winter)

St. Catharines, Main Campus Part time

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 thriveBrock 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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Post End Date:

February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)

Welcome Centre and Campus Visit Program

Reporting to the Recruitment Officer, Campus Visitors and Community Outreach, the Brock Ambassador (Campus Tour Guide) will play an integral role within the department of Student Recruitment’s Welcome Centre and Campus Visit program. The Brock Ambassador will be responsible for welcoming prospective students and their supporters to Brock University, as well as other guests or members of the University community. Ambassadors will be prepared to provide exceptional customer service and information regarding the Brock experience, general wayfinding, and campus resources at Brock’s main campus.

The Campus Visit program is instrumental in the post-secondary decision-making process. Brock Ambassadors enthusiastically communicate with prospective students and guests to ensure that the advantages of pursuing their post-secondary education at Brock are clearly demonstrated. This is a significant role as there is a growing importance and demand for campus visits. It is essential that guests experience a positive on-campus visit and that the Brock Ambassador is equipped to offer a comprehensive tour and convey pertinent information effectively.

About the Role

The Brock Ambassador will welcome guests and conduct in-person and virtual campus tours of main campus, sharing their love of Brock and introducing prospective students and their families to campus life. They will collaborate with other departments regularly to ensure accurate information and adequate support is available to provide a complete and meaningful campus experience.

The Brock Ambassador will represent Brock and the Student Recruitment team at various recruitment events including: Fall Preview (November 2026); Open House (April 2027); and participate in other undergraduate recruitment initiatives when necessary.

Hours of operation and required availability include weekdays, and occasional evenings, weekends, and school breaks.

The Brock Ambassador (Campus Tour Guide) will:

Customer Service

  • Greet and connect with campus visitors to ensure guests feel welcome and important.
  • Provide the utmost care and attention to guests to ensure their inquiries are addressed in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of Brock content, campus familiarity, and Brock on-campus services and resources.

Student Recruitment Support

  • Demonstrate superior professionalism and behaviour that indicates a personal commitment to innovation, teamwork, flexibility, and integrity.
  • Convey a well-rounded student experience at all recruitment events to develop a strong rapport with prospective students.
  • Liaise with academic and student service departments at Brock University i.e., provide event support, provide tours for members of the Brock community, connect guests with appropriate departments when necessary.
  • Introduce prospective students and guests to the Brock community.
  • Represent Brock and the Student Recruitment team at recruitment events both on and off campus.

Information Delivery

  • Deliver important information to prospective students and guests via the campus tours (in-person and virtual), telephone, text, email, and one-on-one settings.
  • Lead regularly scheduled campus tours (schedules are for an entire semester).
  • Provide customized tours for diverse groups.
  • Regularly correspond with guests via tourguide@brocku.ca.

Other duties as assigned

Key Skills and Experience

  • Must be an undergraduate student at Brock University for the 2026-2027 school year (Fall/Winter)
  • A love of Brock, including experience participating in a wide range of Brock-related activities.
  • Superior professionalism and behaviour that indicates a personal commitment to innovation, teamwork, flexibility, and integrity.
  • Knowledge of the programs and student services available at Brock.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative.
  • Strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and an energetic and positive attitude.
  • Superior customer service and active listening skills.
  • Creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, reliability, and punctuality.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Application

  • This position is open to current Brock students. Applications submitted via email or in-person will not be accepted.
  • Applications are due before 11:59pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • Interviews will take place on-campus at the Student Recruitment Hiring Carousel on Sunday, March 1, 2026. All successful candidates will be contacted and given more information about the hiring carousel after the application deadline.
  • Complete applications must include:
    • Resume
    • Statement of interest (maximum one page) including the following:
      • Why do you want to work as an ambassador and/or campus tour guide for Brock? (1-2 paragraph)
      • What are your academic plans/goals for the 2026-2027 school year? (1 paragraph)

Other Information:

  • 1-week intensive training (must be able to attend in-person training from August 31, 2026 to September 4, 2026, 8:30am to 4:30pm) of Brock services, campus tours, and presentation skill development.
  • Opportunities to generate ideas and contribute to projects related to the broader recruitment strategies and activities of Brock University.
  • Campus tours are led across campus with up to 1.5 hours of consistent speaking and storytelling.
  • Successful candidates must have access to technology and home internet to operate Office 365 and MS Teams with video and audio capabilities.
  • Contract Dates: August 31, 2026 to April 30, 2027
  • Compensation: $17.60 per hour; up to 8 hours per week.

Please Note: Participation is required on following events/dates:

Training

August 31 to September 4 (8:30am to 4:30pm)

Ontario Universities Fair

September 26 and 27, 2026

Weekend Tour

October and November 2026 (date TBA in September)

Fall Preview

November 2026 (date TBC)

Weekend Tour

January 2027 & March 2027 (dates TBA in September)

March Break Tours

March 15-19, 2027

Open House

April 2027 (date TBC)

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.caif 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.