Committees
Our committees are the backbone of our governance structure, ensuring that student voices are heard and represented in decision-making processes.
Student-Driven Committees
Committees are essential to our governance structure, providing a platform for students to engage in decision-making processes, contribute to policy development, and ensure that diverse perspectives are represented.
Clubs and Societies Committee
Intended to be a forum for oversight, review, and development of Club and Society policies and heir functions. The Committee will work with OTSU's VP Student Life to enhance Clubs and Societies.
Membership
Vice President Student Life or Designate • Financial Controller • Board Members (2) • Student Members At Large (5) • Executive Director or Designate
Downtown Campus Advisory Committee
The Downtown Campus Advisory Committee represents and engages Downtown Campus students to nhance their experience by addressing opportunities and concerns in collaboration with the VP Downtown.
Membership
President • Vice President Downtown • Board Member • Student Members At Large (8)
Elections Committee
The Elections Committee helps oversee the election process to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness. Students at large are needed to work alongside the Chief Returning Officer to ensure andidates are following the Elections Policy and Procedure.
Membership
President or Designate • Board Members (2) • Student Representatives At Large (3) • Executive Director • Chief Returning Officer • Deputy Returning Officer
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee supports informed financial decision-making by reviewing budgets, inancial plans, controls, investments, and proposals, while advising on expenditures, revenue, and roject feasibility.
Membership
President or Delegate • Board Members (2) • Executive Director • Financial Controller
Human Resource Committee
The Human Resource Committee oversees the Executive Team through strategic supervision, erformance assessments, hiring processes, and addressing HR matters while adhering to the OTSU By-Laws nd maintaining confidentiality.
Membership
President or Executive Delegate • Board Members (2) • Executive Director • Human Resources Generalist
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee supports strategic policy governance by reviewing, updating, and ensuring ompliance of organizational policies with legal and organizational standards.
Membership
President • Executive Members (3) • Board Members (2) • Student Members At Large (2) • Executive Director • Financial Controller
Student Advocacy Advisory Committee
The Student Advocacy Advisory Committee advises on student-facing issues, reviews and ecommends advocacy policies, and supports institutional, municipal, and provincial advocacy efforts hile fostering collaboration and engagement among Ontario Tech students.
Membership
President or Designate • Vice President Student Affairs • Board Members (2) • Student Members At Large (5)
Application For Students-at-Large
Joining a committee is a great way to get involved, make a difference, and represent your fellow students. Whether you're interested in policy, finance, or student advocacy, there's a committee that needs your voice and perspective.
No openings? Send us an email to share your interest and we'll contact you when a position becomes available.
