SUMMARY
We are building the Student Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC): to help ensure your ideas, needs, and concerns are shaping the future of student life at Ontario Tech. SAAC is a standing committee of the OTSU Board, dedicated to identifying advocacy concerns and advising the executive team on priorities, initiatives, and policies that impact you and your peers.

WHY JOIN?

Make a real difference in student life

Represent your faculty and peers

Build leadership experience and grow your voice

Work directly with OTSU executives and student leaders

Gain insights into how student advocacy and governance work

Meet like-minded peers and build your network

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the SAAC, you will:

Represent student concerns from your faculty

Provide feedback on advocacy priorities set by OTSU

Advise executives on student‑relevant issues and help shape student‑focused policies

Review and recommend changes to the OTSU’s advocacy policy library

Consult on new programs, services, and campaigns under development

Promote open communication between students and the OTSU

Attend monthly meetings and additional sessions as needed

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking 5 Students‑at‑Large, ideally one from each faculty, who:

Are passionate about student voice, equity, and institutional change

Can communicate respectfully and represent peer concerns effectively

Want to collaborate, listen, and contribute to collective decision‑making

Are committed to showing up and making a difference

TIME COMMITMENT

Term: One academic year (volunteer basis)

Meetings: At least twice per term (1–2 hours), with potential for more based on priorities or need





COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
You’ll work alongside:

OTSU President or their designate

VP Student Affairs (chair of the committee)

2 OTSU Board Members

4 other Students‑at‑Large

A Vice‑Chair (elected from within the committee)

EXPECTATIONS

Engage constructively in meetings and discussions

Follow all OTSU and university policies

Commit to representing your faculty in a respectful and responsible manner

Collaborate in a way that respects the confidentiality and integrity of the committee’s work

READY TO GET INVOLVED?
If you're passionate about advocacy and want to help shape the student experience at Ontario Tech, apply to join the SAAC today!

OTHER INFORMATION
OTSU is an equal‑prospect 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.

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📌 Student Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC) (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Tech Student Union
📍 Ontario