The Events Director is in charge of planning and executing a wide array of HR events and spearheading the HR Conference.

Time Commitment

Approx. 5-10 hrs/week throughout the school year

Term of Employment

September 2026 - April 2027

Main Responsibilities

- Work closely with the Chair and Vice Chair to develop events that aim to add value to UBC students

- Oversee event operations, including comprehensive event outlines

and time-stepping for all members
- Put on a variety of events, ensuring that they align with DiscoveHR’s

mission
- Collaborate across departments for outreach and event execution

- Collaborate with all portfolios during the year to carry out

conference plans in an effective and timely manner
- Lead all portfolios in the planning process of the conference

- Attend weekly meetings and assist with other club initiatives as needed

Qualifications

- Able to develop a big picture for events while remaining detail-oriented

- Strong public speaking skills

- Exceptional organization and time management skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Creative, creative & supportive

- Prior event planning and/or logistical experiences are an asset

Submit the following information to no later than Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM PST:





- A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
- A cover letter addressing the following:
- Why do you believe you are suitable for this position?

- What can you bring to the team and your positions

- Why do you want to be a part of DiscoveHR?

- Any supplemental materials you would like the Hiring Committee to review along with your application

Save the document using the naming convention, Student Number_Position.pdf (ex. 12345678_ExecutiveDirector.pdf)

Interviews will be conducted from Sept 24-26, 2026. Please indicate in your application if you require alternative arrangements for interview times. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 VP Conference and Events (Vancouver)
🏢 The CUS
📍 Vancouver