Deadline to apply: Sunday, July 13 at 11:59 PM
Disclaimer: Board members must attend all monthly, ad-hoc, and committee meetings. The average commitment is up to 10 hours per month, depending on business needs. Summer meetings are in person; Fall/Winter meetings are hybrid.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Ontario Tech Student Union. The Board of Directors is not involved in day-to-day operations. Those who sit on the board are responsible for supervising the executive and providing leadership and strategic vision for the Student Union at a high governance level. Subject to the Act, the Articles and the Bylaws, the Board shall supervise the Executive and oversee the management of the activities and affairs of the Student Union.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties, powers, and responsibilities of the Directors are outlined in the Bylaws, section 7.
Pursuant to the Act, every Director will:
Responsibilities and Powers of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications of Directors are outlined in section 6 of the Bylaws. A Person may not be nominated, elected, appointed or otherwise serve (or continue to serve) as a Director if that Person:
In addition to the foregoing, a Person may not be nominated, elected or appointed unless that Person is in Academic Good Standing; however, a Director who is already serving and who ceases to be in Academic Good Standing may continue for the remainder of the term currently being served.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL EFFORT
No physical labour is required for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, within virtual or in-person meeting rooms. The board will typically assemble once each month for a 1-3 hour meeting. Board members may have additional time commitments for training and sub-committees.
SENSORY ATTENTION
Working on a computer, working with and communicating with students, staff and community members. Board members must prepare for meetings ahead of time by reviewing pertinent documents.
MENTAL STRESS
This position requires attending evening meetings from time to time and deals with a high level of responsibility.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications are only accepted via this online portal, emailed resumes will not be accepted.
The Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) thanks all those who apply but only those whose background closely matches the requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check. OTSU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We respect people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify the hiring lead.
The student union acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.