Committee Member, Downtown Campus Advisory Committee (DCAC)

SUMMARY

The Downtown Campus Advisory Committee (DCAC) enhances the Downtown Campus experience at Ontario Tech University. Collaborating with the VP Downtown, the committee addresses student concerns and opportunities related to events, services, advocacy, campus engagement. Join us to provide insights, network with OTSU members, and contribute to campus improvement.

The committee member term will run for the full 2026 - 2027 academic year. 

ELIGIBILITY 

To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must be:

• full-time students (enrolled in 3 or more courses)
• or a full time student with 1-2 courses registered with Student Accessibility Services in good academic standing (with a cumulative GPA above 2.0)
• be a part of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities or the Faculty of Education
• be a student from one of Ontario Tech’s academic programs delivered at the Downtown Campus, at either the undergraduate or graduate level, whether pursued as a major or minor; thus properly representing the entirety of the Downtown Campus

Preference will be granted to students currently majoring in these fields; nevertheless, those who designate them as minors, when applicable, will also be taken into account.

TIME COMMITMENT 

• Minimum 5 hours per month, which includes engaging in discussions, scheduled and ad-hoc meetings
  

READY TO GET INVOLVED? 

If you want to help shape the student experience at Ontario Tech, apply to join the DCAC today! 

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.

Vacancy Status Disclosure

This job posting relates to an existing and approved vacancy within our organization. The position reflects a current hiring need and is not a speculative, general interest, or talent-pooling posting.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

We use an applicant tracking system to manage applications. Automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to screen and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by the department manager and hiring panel.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.