Student Administrative Assistant

FUTURE GNB EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

FGNB 348 - Student Administrative AssistantInternship Placement for Winter 2027 Term
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Location: 152 Pleasant Street, Miramichi, NB; some flexibility to work elsewhere in the region (Kent, Miramichi, Acadian Peninsula); hybrid option available

Number of placements: 1

Salary: $18 /hour

Hours per week: Full-time co-op (36.25 hrs/week) or Part-time (20 hrs/week, flexible)

Placement Duration: January - April 2027

Department: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL): WorkingNB

Placement Description:

The student will provide administrative support to the WorkingNB Region 2 office and gain experience in a professional government setting. Duties include responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, keeping records and databases up to date, and helping coordinate workshops and events.

The student will work alongside administrative staff and Employment Counsellors, attend team meetings, and see how employment and workforce programs are delivered to clients and employers. They will have coaching and mentoring along the way, and regular chances to talk through their experiences with their manager and team. They will be encouraged to spot process improvements and take on assigned responsibilities and team projects as they grow.

This role offers an opportunity for skills development and hands-on experience in office administration, customer service, and program delivery.

Need to have:

• Language requirement: English or French or Bilingual
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Administration; Business, Finance & Management; Education, Community & Social Sciences; Arts & Humanities; or Related Fields
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Customer service skills and a professional, courteous approach
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice to have:

• Prior administrative or office experience through school, work, or volunteering roles
• Experience coordinating events or workshops
• Interest in employment services or workforce development

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply: Submit your application through our Future GNB Student Connector: Future GNB Student Connector - Student Pool - Winter 2027