Join the LUSU team!
There are a variety of positions to choose from on both campuses, so whether you’re looking to make some extra cash, get some practice on committees, or help out at events and centres, there’s something for just about everyone!
(A “ * ” designates a paid position, including expected hours of work; positions are based in Thunder Bay unless otherwise stated)
Lakehead University Board Of Governors
Looking for 2 undergraduate students at large and 1 graduate student at large for
2012-2013. These positions are elected in the winter semester, so pick up your nomination package in either LUSU Office from January 17-21, 2012.
Lakehead University Senate
Looking for 7 students at large for 2012-2013. These positions are elected in the winter semester, so pick up your nomination package in either LUSU Office from January 17-21, 2012.
*Aboriginal Centre Director (full-time)
The Lakehead Student Union Aboriginal Awareness Centre is an education, lobbying, support and referral service, which is open to all Lakehead University students regardless of ethnic background.
Primary Objectives of the Lakehead University Student Union Aboriginal Awareness Centre
27.2.1 To act as an education centre and resource library for Aboriginal issues and culture.
27.2.2 To act as a support and referral service.
27.2.3 To promote, advocate and lobby on Aboriginal issues.
The LUSU Aboriginal Awareness Centre Director reports to the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. The Director shall serve as the Chairperson of the LUSU Aboriginal Programming Committee. The Director is responsible for the daily operation of the Centre and the activities of the Programming Committee.
Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Aboriginal Programming Committee
Looking for 3 students at large for this academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
Argus Editorial Board
Looking for 4 students at large for this academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU President and Argus Editor in Chief. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
Budget Committee
Looking for 6 students at large for this academic year. This is available to students from both campuses. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Finance so email your resume to vpfin@lusu.ca between January 1-15, 2012.
*Campaigns Commissioner (part-time)
Looking for 1 student at large for 2012-2013. This position is hired by a committee led by the LUSU President. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Campaigns Committee
Looking for 4 students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU President. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
*Chief Justice (occasional)
Looking for 1 student at large for 2012-2013. This position is appointed by the LUSU Board of Directors. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
*Chief Returning Officer (seasonal)
Looking for 1 student at large for 2012-2013. This position is appointed by the LUSU Board of Directors. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Constitutional Development & Review Committee
Looking for 2 students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU President. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
*Elections Committee (seasonal)
Looking for 4 students at large for the 2011-2012 academic year. This is available to students from both campuses (2 from each). These positions are appointed by the LUSU President and the Chief Returning Officer. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
*Events Commissioner (part-time)
The Commissioner is responsible for the coordination of the LUSU Standing Events and Communications Committee. The Lakehead University Student Union Standing Events and Communications Committee is responsible for the organization, execution and promotion of Lakehead University Student Union events.
The Commissioner shall report to the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues.
Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Events Committee
Looking for 4 students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
Finance, Oversite & Investment Committee
Looking for 3 students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Finance. Email your resume to vpfin@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
*Food Bank Coordinator (part-time)
The mandate of the foodbank is to provide short-term emergency food to Lakehead University Students in need. The Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation of the LUSU Food Bank as well as for working within the Food Bank Budget.
The Coordinator shall report to the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues.
Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
*Gender Issues Centre Director (full-time)
The Lakehead University Student Union Gender Issues Centre is a support, referral and education service which is open to all Lakehead University students, regardless of gender.
Primary Objectives of the Lakehead University Student Union Gender Issues Centre:
24.2.1 To act as a support, referral and education service.
24.2.2 To act as an education centre for gender issues.
24.2.3 To act as a resource library for gender issues.
24.2.4 To promote, advocate and lobby on pertinent gender issues.
24.2.5 To oversee related LUSU services.
The LUSU Gender Issues Centre Director is responsible for the daily operation of the Centre and the duties outlined in the corresponding contract and job profile.
The Director shall report to the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues.
Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
*Graduate Student Commissioner (part-time)
Looking for 1 student at large for 2012-2013. This position is hired by a committee led by the LUSU President. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Graduate Student Committee
Looking for 3 graduate students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
International Student Committee
Looking for 2 international students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
Judical Review Committee
Looking for 4 students at large for the 2012-2013. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Board of Directors. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
*Multicultural Centre Coordinator (part-time)
The Lakehead Student Union Multi Cultural Centre is an education, lobbying, support and referral service, which is open to all Lakehead University students regardless of ethnic background.
Primary Objectives of the Lakehead University Student Union Multi Cultural Centre
28.2.1 To act as an education centre and resource library for International Student issues and culture.
28.2.2 To act as a support and referral service.
28.2.3 To promote, advocate and lobby on International Student issues
The LUSU Multi Cultural Centre Coordinator (“the Coordinator”) reports to the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. The Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation of the Centre as well as the duties outlined in the corresponding job description. The Coordinator shall ensure that all activities of the Centre abide by the LUSU Constitution.
Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Ombudsperson Committee
Looking for 3 Graduate students at large for the 2012-2013 academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues. Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
*Poll Clerks (seasonal)
Looking for A LOT of students at large for this academic year. This is available to students from both campuses. This position is hired by the Chief Returning Officer. Email your resume to cro@lusu.ca at any time.
*Pride Central Centre Director (full-time)
The Lakehead University Student Union Pride Central (“Pride Central”) is an education, lobbying, support and referral service providing a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual trans-gendered, two-spirited and queer Lakehead University Students. It shall be open to all Lakehead University students, with a focus on ending discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Pride Central shall provide a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered, two-spirited and queer students.
Pride Central shall act as the following for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited and queer Lakehead University students:
25.2.1.1 A peer support and referral service.
25.2.1.2 An education centre.
25.2.1.3 A resource library.
25.2.1.4 An advocate and lobbyist.
The Director is responsible for the daily operations of Pride Central, as well as all duties outlined in the corresponding job description. The Director shall ensure that all activities at Pride Central abide by the LUSU Constitution.
The Pride Central Director shall report to the LUSU Vice-President Student Issues.
Email your resume to vpsi@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
*Sustainability Commissioner (part-time)
Looking for 1 student at large for 2012-2013. This position is hired by a committee led by the LUSU President. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between March 1-15, 2012.
Sustainability Committee
Looking for 2 students at large for this academic year. These positions are appointed by the LUSU President. Email your resume to president@lusu.ca between September 6-17, 2012.
There is also a very good chance that other volunteer opportunities, as well as other Ontario Work Study positions will become available over the course of the year. Keep checking the website for up to date postings!