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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBER
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBER 150 150 admin

The SU is looking for students-at-large and elected officials to serve on standing committees of the Students’ Legislative Council.

Please visit the committees web page on the SU website for more details on mandates, eligibility requirements, and expected time commitments.

Potential Candidates, please note:

  • You are required to submit a consolidated schedule comprising your classes, academic and other personal commitments for each semester (work, clubs, practicum, volunteer, etc.) with this application form.
  • Application deadline: April 30th, 2025, at 4:30pm
  • Completed applications can be sent to Laura Brooks @ laura.brooks@ucalgary.ca.
APPLICATION FORM

STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER
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Employment Type: Part-time
Employment Term:  May 2025 – April 2026

The Chief Returning Officer (CRO) administers all Elections of the University of Calgary Students’ Union. They work to ensure a fair, transparent, accountable, and democratic process and deliver SU Election and Referenda results as required.

The CRO is responsible for answering questions and providing election-related information to students, members of the University community, and the general public in a friendly, timely and professional manner, through email, phone and in-person during office hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Enforce deadlines and policies stipulated by the SU Bylaws, Election Policy and Nomination Package.
  • Assist to market and execute “Run” and “Vote” campaigns.
  • Contribute to the annual review of any Election Policy, manuals, forms, etc.
  • Rule on all Election complaints or concerns from Candidates or other campus community members (with staff assistance).

Download the complete Position Description here.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@su.ucalgary.ca.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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SU IS HIRING: VARIOUS STUDENT POSITIONS
SU IS HIRING: VARIOUS STUDENT POSITIONS 150 150 admin

The Students’ Union is hiring for various Summer and Fall positions. There are part-time and full-time positions available. Please read the descriptions below and download the provided Job Description.

Unless otherwise stated, all resumes must be submitted to resumes@su.ucalgary.ca, with cover letter, by March 14, 2025.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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Student-at-Large, Governance and Oversight Committee
Student-at-Large, Governance and Oversight Committee 150 150 admin

The SU is looking for students-at-large and elected officials to serve on standing committees of the Students’ Legislative Council.

Please visit the SU Committees web page on the SU website for more details on mandates, eligibility requirements, and expected time commitments.

Beyond attending Students’ Legislative Council (SLC), your elected representatives participate in SLC committees. SLC appoints these committees and delegates specific authority and responsibilities to them. SLC committees help the SU develop policy, administer programs, and engage with the needs of the student body.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit the SU Committees page and follow the instructions under the How To Apply section. This section consists of the mandatory application form and submission instructions.

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Review Board Student Member
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We are looking to fill up to six (6) vacancies for SU Review Board and Tribunal positions.

The Review Board and Tribunal are independent, arms-length committees of the Students’ Legislative Council, charged with the judicial functions of the Students’ Union. Students can apply to the Review Board to appeal SU decisions that they believe were unfair or in violation of the SU’s Union Bylaw or Union Policy. The Tribunal has jurisdiction over decisions of the Review Board. A student who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Review Board may be able to appeal to the Tribunal.

Read the full POSITION DESCRIPTION (DOCX) here.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to use the Review Board and Tribunal Application Form (DOCX) included here:

APPLICATION (DOCX)

Statement on Employment Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika), Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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Supervisor, Food and Beverage Operations (Parental Leave Coverage)
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ABOUT THE STUDENTS’ UNION

The Students’ Union (SU) is one of the leading undergraduate student associations in Canada. We are a not-for-profit organization that works to ensure that University of Calgary undergraduate students have the best possible university experience through advocacy, representation, and providing valuable on-campus services and programs. We also manage several businesses within the MacEwan Student Centre including a restaurant and bar, two concert venues, a convenience store, a used bookstore and print shop, and the MacEwan Conference & Event Centre.

We’re in the business of student leadership, and so SU staff are all teachers in some capacity. We coach, mentor, and work alongside the elected members of our student government to help them develop skills and make good decisions for the organization. As such, the SU is a nimble and leading-edge organization that can pivot quickly to address emerging issues and trends.

The SU offers all our employees a competitive, market-determined salary. Our benefits, though, tend to exceed the market. These include:

  • Five weeks paid vacation (pro-rated for contract duration)
  • Unlimited paid sick time
  • Full health and dental benefits plus a health spending account
  • A mission-driven culture that values work-life balance, diverse experiences, and kindness

People love working for the SU because we care about our employees and empower them to thrive and succeed. The result is a very low turnover and a long-serving staff who are passionate about what they do. If you’re tired of being treated like a cog in a machine and want to do something that matters without sacrificing your home life, the SU might just be the right fit for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The MacEwan Conference and Event Centre is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual for a full-time, fixed term contract Supervisor, Event Operation to cover a parental leave from early May through mid December. The primary function of this role is to ensure that all clients receive top quality service and that all requirements for food and beverage service are executed and presented in a professional manner.

SALARY

For this position, the hiring range is $47,000 to $53,000 and the offered salary will be pro-rated for the contract duration and negotiated based on a candidate’s relative experience. As a not-for-profit organization, it is extremely unlikely that we will be able to offer a successful candidate a salary outside of this range.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct workflow of tasks to ensure all room food and beverage logistical requirements are met or exceeded for all events, meetings, and restaurant operations.
  • Participate in supervising teamwork, including training, performance management, and coaching staff on customer expectations and technical aspects of the space.
  • Coordinate the requirements of the on-campus delivery and catering program.
  • Ensure that the food and beverage department meets operational compliance with relevant internal, federal, provincial, municipal and university legal and policy requirements including health and fire safety, responsible alcohol service, food safety and MacEwan Conference and Event Centre delivery vehicle.
  • Ensure proper storage and maintain inventory controls related to event, restaurant, and AV equipment (including chairs, tables, staging, lecterns, risers, pipe and drape, projectors, screens, microphones, speakers, public address systems and other events-related equipment).
  • Provide summarized client feedback to the MacEwan Conference and Event Centre department with the goal of increasing the customer experience.
  • Ensure front and back of house is maintained and cleaned, and that daily function signage is displayed.
  • Communicate with employees and clients to ensure all logistical event requirements are met.
  • Troubleshoot as required to meet changing needs.
  • Review and update all processes, procedures, and guidelines related to the operations area on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensure proper preparation, opening and closing of events and The Den and Black Lounge, and assigning staff related duties.
  • Assist with administrative tasks where necessary, and perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Food and Beverage Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or a post-secondary diploma with at least 2 years of related experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory or lead-hand experience managing a team. A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.
  • Strong background in hospitality or event operations; experience with off-site catering is an asset.
  • Experience with liquor ordering, bar setup, and reconciliation for events with up to 500 guests is a strong asset.
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License is required.
  • Certifications in WHMIS, First Aid, and ProServe are considered assets.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; able to remain professional and composed in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with keen attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team while also working independently.
  • Proven organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable working with a diverse range of clients and colleagues with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.

Technical & Physical Requirements

  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) and mobile devices (iPad/iPhone) for daily reporting and communication.
  • Experience with event management software such as Opera, All Seated, Formitize, 7Shifts, and Dropbox.
  • Familiarity with audio/visual equipment setup and basic troubleshooting.

This is a physically active role and includes:

  • Lifting/carrying: 10 to 40 lbs.
  • Pushing/pulling: 10 to 80 lbs.
  • Operating aerial lifts
  • Working in varying indoor/outdoor temperatures
  • Balancing banquet trays
  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • High levels of guest interaction and public engagement
  • Repetitive movements (bending, lifting, walking)
  • Navigating busy event environments with noise and congestion
For more information, please check out the position description.
HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to resumes@su.ucalgary.ca. We are accepting applications until April 26, 2025 or until we find the right person. We’re hoping to interview candidates and make a decision in early May.

STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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