The term is coming to an end, and this means the Society is already getting ready for the next term! I am going to take this opportunity to talk about getting involved and all the opportunities available next term. Getting involved within the Engineering Society, student teams, clubs, the Federation, or any other student organization on campus is a great way to gain valuable skills and also break up the continuous assignments. Taking on larger roles within these groups teaches leadership, communication, project management and many other soft skills that are directly transferable to classes and coop.
If you are interested in getting more involved with the Society, there are many opportunities coming up! A few main positions, as well as how to apply, are listed below. If you have any questions or want more information please e-mail me at president.a@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca. 🙂
Directorship Applications
Directors run all of the events and services for the Society. Positions include TalEng, EngPlay, athletics, Novelties, Ridgidware, POETS managers, marketing team, and technical workshops. Directors work closely with commissioners to organize every aspect of an event or service and to try to improve the Society. Applications are open right now and full position descriptions can be found on the EngSoc website, engsoc.ca. Directors will be selected based on the strength of the application.
Executive Positions
This spring term, there will be an Executive election for all of the Executive positions. Students in 1B are eligible to run for VP Internal or VP Finance, students in 2A are eligible for VP Education and VP External, and students in 2B are eligible for President. Executive are responsible for their own portfolios as well as the general vision and managing of the Society. Nominations will open in the summer term and the Executive are always happy to answer questions from potential candidates!
Chief Returning Officer
The Chief Returning officer for the Society is responsible for running the EngSoc Executive elections in the spring term. This includes advertising, setting the policies, overseeing the campaign, and setting up the voting system. This position will be elected at the last Society meeting of the term at 5:30 in POETS on Wednesday, November 19. Everyone is welcome to run for this position! Questions should be directed to the President.
Committees, Board of Directors, Officer Positions
There are numerous other ways to get involved within the Society, like sponsorship committee, board of directors, or as chief feedback officer. All of these positions will be elected during council meetings or the Joint General meeting during the spring term. Keep your eye out on the agendas for when elections are happening or ask an Exec what opportunities are coming up!
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