OSTA-AECO is a one-of-a-kind organization in Canada. We’re an independent, non-partisan group of democratically-elected student representatives in grades 11 and 12. We sit on Ontario’s 72 public school boards and we’re driven by our belief in the power of student voice. We work in our local communities and on the provincial stage to ensure that students are always put first.
Position: Vice-President, Operations
Compensation: $nil (volunteer position)
Mandate: August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Cross-Functional Support (Department)
Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week*
Mission
OSTA-AECO empowers and advocates for the students of Ontario and provides rich, tailored professional development to student trustees across the province so that they are well-equipped to represent the needs of their local communities.
Position
The Vice-President, Operations is responsible for ensuring day-to-day tasks within the organization are being carried out and being a central coordinator and facilitator for ongoing initiatives within the organization.
As the head of the Cross-Functional Support team, the VP, Operations will:
- Fulfill operational tasks at the direction of the Executive Council, such as planning meetings, organizing minutes, and other operational tasks.
- Ensure tasks throughout the organization are completed and coordinate ongoing projects within OSTA-AECO.
- Coordinate the Awards & Recognition department including posting and distributing awards from OSTA-AECO such as the Ontario Student Voice Awards with tasks such as:
- Sourcing grading volunteers, coordinating the publication and distribution of the awards
- Support Advocacy Interest Group (AIG) chairs in hosting meetings and accomplishing advocacy goals and initiatives.
- Manage other operational aspects of the organization such as AIG directories, procedures, and inter-departmental coordination.
- Act as a line of communication between the Cross-Functional Support team and the rest of the organization.
- Work to provide leadership and managerial training for the General Assembly.
- Uphold OSTA-AECO’s values as outlined in the Code of Conduct to foster a safe and healthy working environment.
The VP, Operations will also sit as a non-voting executive council member.
The successful candidate must attend OSTA-AECO’s three annual conferences and any onsite professional development sessions.
Eligibility
Any applicant for the VP, Operations must be and remain a student trustee for the duration of their mandate.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about OSTA-AECO’s mission and with a track record of community leadership.
OSTA-AECO is an equal-opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with lived experiences as members of Indigenous, Black, or equity-seeking groups to apply. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Excellent team and project management skills.
- Time management and organization skills, able to keep up with daily recurrent tasks and keep tabs on many ongoing initiatives
- Timely communication skills and ability to coordinate teams.
- Adept technology skills including experience with Office 365, specifically Microsoft Teams.
Applications (comprising a résumé and cover letter) will be accepted until May 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm EDT. We thank all applicants for their time applying for this position; however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this posting or the application process, please email cameron.prosic@osta-aeco.org.
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