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Accessibility Representative
The Accessibility Representative is a member of the Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union's (MSVUSU) Student Representative Council (SRC), who is concerned with accessibility advocacy. This position is restricted to persons with disabilities.
This is a stipend compensated director role, receiving up to $300/semester, depending on engagement and attendance. This is a Summer Term appointment with a term starting immediately after appointment and continuing until the conclusion of the fall by-election.
As Accessibility Representative, you would provide supports to Members with disabilities on all related matters (within reasonable limits), develop and execute a consultation plan, bring forward your constituents ’concerns to the SRC and Advocacy Caucus, and serve on various committees. You also connect with the Manager of Accessibility Services, to communicate concerns, and seek their expertise and feedback to support your work.
You would be responsible for accessibility advocacy programming, creating at least one seminar, workshop, presentation, or event per semester. You would review materials as needed and support the Vice President of Communications' advisor when they write on topics related to accessibility advocacy.
This position requires you to be a MSVU student enrolled in at least 0.5 credits, one audit course, or a thesis in either Fall or Summer terms, and to be in good standing with MSVU. You must hold or be willing to obtain Mental Health First Aide, Waves of Change (Bystander Intervention) training, and non-Indigenous candidates are also required to complete the Indigenous Canada training. within 12 weeks (about 3 months).
If you are committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, and strongly committed to addressing issues impacting Students with disabilities, we encourage you to apply by sending your Cover Letter & CV to Students.Union@msvu.ca (AI-generated applications will not be accepted).
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of MSVU Students and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Indigenous Representative
The Indigenous Representative is an elected member of the Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU) Student Representative Council (SRC) who advocates for Indigenous students. This position is restricted to students who identify as Indigenous.
This is a stipend compensated director role, receiving up to $300/semester, depending on engagement and attendance. This is a Summer Term appointment with a term starting immediately after appointment and continuing until the conclusion of the fall by-election.
As Indigenous Representative, you would provide supports to Indigenous Members on all related matters (within reasonable limits), develop and execute a consultation plan, bring forward your constituents’ concerns to the SRC and Advocacy Caucus, and serve on various committees. You would also connect with the Special Advisor to MSVU on Indigenous Affairs, to communicate concerns, and seek their expertise and feedback to support your work.
You would be responsible for Indigenous advocacy programming, creating at least one seminar, workshop, presentation, or event per semester. You would review materials as needed and support the Vice President of Communications' advisor when they write on topics related to Indigenous advocacy.
This position requires you to be a MSVU student enrolled in at least 0.5 credits, one audit course, or a thesis in either Fall or Summer terms, and to be in good standing with MSVU. You must hold or be willing to obtain Mental Health First Aid, Waves of Change (Bystander Intervention) training. Non-Indigenous candidates are also required to complete the Indigenous Canada training within 12 weeks (about 3 months) of assuming office, this is not required for our Indigenous candidates.
If you are committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and strongly committed to addressing issues impacting Indigenous students at MSVU, we encourage you to apply by sending your Cover Letter & CV to Students.Union@msvu.ca (AI- generated applications will not be accepted).
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of MSVU Students and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Science Representative
The Science Representative is a member of the Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU) Student Representative Council (SRC) who is concerned with supporting Bachelor of Science students. This position is restricted to students enrolled in the Faculty of Science.
This is a stipend compensated director role, receiving up to $300/semester, depending on engagement and attendance. This is a Summer Term appointment with a term starting immediately after appointment and continuing until the conclusion of the fall by-election.
As Science Representative, you would provide supports to Members enrolled in Bachelor of Science programs on all related matters (within reasonable limits), develop and execute a consultation plan, bring forward your constituents’ concerns to the SRC and Academic Caucus, and serve on various committees. You would also connect with the Dean of Arts & Sciences, to communicate concerns, and seek their expertise and feedback to support your work.
You would be responsible for science advocacy programming, creating at least one seminar, workshop, presentation, or event per semester. You would review materials as needed and support the Vice President of Communications' advisor when they write on topics related to science advocacy.
This position requires you to be a MSVU student enrolled in at least 0.5 credits, one audit course, or a thesis in either Fall or Summer terms, and to be in good standing with MSVU. You must hold or be willing to obtain Mental Health First Aide, Waves of Change (Bystander Intervention) training, and non-Indigenous candidates are also required to complete the Indigenous Canada training. within 12 weeks (about 3 months) of assuming office.
If you are committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and strongly committed to addressing issues impacting Science Students, we encourage you to apply by sending your Cover Letter & CV to Students.Union@msvu.ca (AI-generated applications will not be accepted).
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of MSVU Students and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Transfer Students' Representative
The Transfer Students' Representative is a member of the Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union (MSVUSU) Student Representative Council (SRC) who supports transfer students. This position is restricted to Transfer students.
This is a stipend compensated director role, receiving up to $300/semester, depending on engagement and attendance. This is a Summer Term appointment with a term starting immediately after appointment and continuing until the conclusion of the fall by-election.
As Transfer Students' Representative, you would provide supports to transfer Members on all related matters (within reasonable limits), develop and execute a consultation plan, bring forward your constituents’ concerns to the SRC and Academic Caucus, and serve on various committees.
You would also connect with the Transfer Student Coordinator, to communicate concerns, and seek their expertise and feedback to support your work.
You would be responsible for transfer student's advocacy programming, creating at least one seminar, workshop, presentation, or event per semester. You would review materials as needed and support the Vice President of Communications' advisor when they write on topics related to transfer student's advocacy.
This position requires you to be a MSVU student enrolled in at least 0.5 credits, one audit course, or a thesis in either Fall or Summer terms, and to be in good standing with MSVU. You must hold or be willing to obtain Mental Health First Aide, Waves of Change (Bystander Intervention) training, and non-Indigenous candidates are also required to complete the Indigenous Canada training. within 12 weeks (about 3 months) of assuming office.
If you are committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and strongly committed to addressing issues impacting Transfer Students, we encourage you to apply by sending your Cover Letter & CV to Students.Union@msvu.ca (AI-generated applications will not be accepted).
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of MSVU Students and we look forward to reviewing your application.