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Summer Hiring

Hiring is on going and applications are due May 23rd, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Click on "More Info" for a list of available positions as well as its corresponding CareerOnline links. Head to the Facebook event and Instagram post for further information and all the positions available.

Assistant to Vice-presidents, Committee chairs, and General Committee positions are hired in the summer, in mid to late May. Positions are posted on CareersOnline, so keep your eyes peeled around May! We also usually have a Facebook event and Instagram post that has all positions available, so look out for an event that is typically named “SUS Executive Hiring 20XX [Summer]”. No prior experience is needed, but a cover letter and resume are.

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Fall Hiring

General committee positions are hired in early September! To apply, follow our Instagram and check our linktree for hiring information closer to the dates. A cover letter and resume will be required and submitted to CareersOnline. No prior experience is needed!

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Join the Student Council

The election process is relatively simple: get signatures and become nominated, campaign for votes, and then… get voted in!

If you are interested in representing your major, check out the SUS elections instagram to learn more!

Join One-time-experience Positions

  • First week Event Volunteer (Late August - Early September)
  • RXN Leader or Event Volunteer (Early September - Late September)
  • Sciweek Event Volunteer (November - January)
  • Scigrad Event Volunteer (February - March)



Presidential Portfolio

The Presidental Portfolio is an executive team that includes the SUS Executive Committee and Projects Commission, the EDI and HR Working Groups. They have the opportunity to represent science students at several Faculty of Science meetings.

Administration Portfolio

The Administration Portfolio directly communicates with and support Science Clubs, promote sustainability, oversee building management for the Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre, organize SUS documents and meeting minutes, and maintain the SUS code and policy.

Academic Portfolio

The Academic Portfolio is there to enhance student academic experiences, by offering mentorship opportunities, and promoting physical and mental wellness outside of the lecture hall. They are also there to share the student perspective, and support accessibility and inclusion on the Skylight Development Grants, Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF), Science Curriculum, and Killam Teaching Awards Committees.

Communications Portfolio

The Communications portfolio includes the following commissions: marketing, productions, sales, graphic design, visual media and webmasters.

External Portfolio

The External portfolio oversees all things relating to Community Engagement, Careers and Professional Development, Corporate Relations, and Student Benefits. The team works to collaborate with external organizations and campus partners, provide networking, volunteering and career development opportunities, advocate for humanitarian causes, maintain the Blue Card science student discount program, and represent the full diversity of our student groups.

Finance Portfolio

The Finance portfolio provides financial support to a variety of students and clubs across campus. They have the mission to increase grant/subsidy visibility and budget transparency.

Internal Portfolio

The Internal Portfolio relates to anything and everything that concerns the inner workings of SUS and here are the following committees within the portfolio: Internal Committee, Elections, First Year Committee and Science Student Recognition Awards.

Student Life Portfolio

The Student Life Portfolio is responsible for flagship events such as Science RXN, Science Week, and Science Graduation, as well as the Social and Sports Working Group events throughout the school year. The Student Life Portfolio aims to plan and execute events that get the student body excited to participate and are inclusive towards everyone.