Opportunities

The GSA regularly offers a number of opportunities both within and outside of our organization. These can include paid positions as well as volunteering positions and scholarships. This page is dedicated to sharing these opportunities and relevant details with any interested members of our community.

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Employment Opportunities

 

2 Positions Available

The GSA is looking for one dedicated individual to serve as Chief Returning Officer 

Please note that this is a paid, temporary/contractual, and part-time position.

Chief Returning Officer (CRO)

The Chief Returning Officer has the following responsibilities:

Job Summary:

• Oversee and administer all elections and referenda conducted by the GSA.
• Ensure elections are conducted in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner.
• Follow the GSA General Bylaws and the Election Regulations and Referenda Policy.
• Supervise Deputy Returning Officers (DROs) and election officials.
• Ensure compliance with all election regulations.
• Report election outcomes to the GSA members. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee all GSA elections and referenda.
• Ensure compliance with the GSA General Bylaws, Election Regulations, and Referenda Policy.
• Gather and disseminate all pertinent information regarding referenda and candidates.
• Accept and verify nomination papers from candidates.
• Oversee the work of Deputy Returning Officers (DROs) and other election officials.
• Supervise the voting process and ensure a secure and accurate vote count.
• Conduct the official tabulation of votes and verify results.
• Present a written, detailed report to the GSA Council within ten (10) days of announcing final election results.
• Monitor compliance with election regulations and address any violations or disputes.
• Liaise with candidates to ensure their knowledge of and compliance with the Elections Policy.
• Organize a public debate between the candidates during the campaigning period.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Should not have been a member of the GSA governing structure in the past five (5) years.
• Should have previous experience working in elections.
• Should have strong communication skills.
• Should have adequate knowledge of GSA bylaws.
• Should have attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Should be able to understand policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Should be ready to work completely online and have basic command over social media platforms.The deadline to apply is 19th February 2025, 11:59 EST.

 

GSA Council Minute Taker

Type of Position: Contract (Date of Hire until May 31st, 2025)

Time Commitment: roughly 5 hours per month

Description/Scope: 

The role of a minute taker involves attending and recording the proceedings of council meetings. The ideal candidate should have excellent listening and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The minute taker should be able to produce accurate and concise summaries of discussions, decisions, and actions taken during meetings. They should also be proficient in using relevant software for note-taking and transcription. Additionally, the candidate should be able to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with other members of the team. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Takes attendance at the beginning of each council meeting; 
• Takes clear and detailed notes of all Council Meeting proceedings as they occur;
• Documents all votes that occur at Council; 
• Responsible for sending a draft version of the Council Meeting Minutes to the President, Council Chair, and Communications Manager no more than five (5) business days after the meeting in question;
• Creates a comprehensive list of all tasks to be completed before the next council meeting; 
• Ensures that all documentation that is relevant to the Council Meeting is stored and organized in the Council’s shared Google Drive.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail; 
• Strong and speedy writing skills; 
• Ability to synthesize complex information into plain language;
• General knowledge of Concordia University and GSA;
• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student at Concordia University;
• Must be authorized to work in Canada (valid SIN card required).

Assets: 

• Experience utilizing Google Workspace in a professional setting;
• Experience in taking clear notes.

Applications Must Include: 

• CV;
• Unofficial Transcripts (as Proof of Enrolment).

How to Apply: 

• To apply, please fill out the following form. You will be required to upload the needed documents combined into a single PDF document to the application form.
• Application deadline is 19th February 2025, Wednesday 11:59pm EST. 

Notes:

• Candidates chosen to be hired cannot be current GSA club executive or elected official;
• Interviews will be held in-person or virtually with live demonstration.

Volunteering Opportunities

 

We don’t have any open volunteering positions at the moment.

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