Judicial Committee Member

Amsmediacentre; Ontario; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student organization seeks a Judicial Committee Member to uphold the integrity of its judicial processes. This volunteer position requires second-year students with strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include attending hearings and ensuring fairness in proceedings.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be in their second year to apply.
• Preference for students with judicial branch experience.

Responsibilities

• Uphold confidentiality and privacy in judicial proceedings.
• Attend all judicial committee hearings and participate in deliberations.
• Vote on issues brought to the Judicial Committee.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Ownership

Attention to Detail

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Second Year Student

Job description

Alma Mater Society, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM | Expired Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3 : 59 AM

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University.

The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution.

In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students.

This is a volunteer honoraria position.

Judicial Committee Member

The AMS Judicial Committee is the ultimate adjudicating body of the Alma Mater Society and responsible for hearing cases related to : Level I Non-Academic Misconduct, Policy Infringement, Disputes on the ruling of the Speaker of Assembly, and Elections. Members of the Judicial Committee are expected to uphold the pillars of the judicial branch of the AMS : peer-led, non-adversarial, complaint-driven, restorative justice and procedural fairness; and ensure sanctions are both educational and restorative in nature. The AMS Judicial Committee administrative reports to the Secretariat but is otherwise independent from the AMS in its decision making.

Applicants must be in their second year to apply. Preference will be given to students with experience in the judicial branch of the AMS.

1 seat is open for Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Computing, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Con-ED, and Nursing, respectively.

Skills Required

• Communication
• Organization
• Ownership
• Attention to Detail
• Cultural Sensitivity

Job Duties

• Uphold a strict and high standard of confidentiality and privacy relating to all judicial proceedings.
• Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department.
• Attend all judicial committee hearings, and participate in the deliberation process while following established rules and procedures.
• Voluntarily excuse oneself from any hearing where there may be an actual or perceived bias after consultation with the Judicial Committee Chair and Secretariat.
• Vote on any issues brought to the attention of the Judicial Committee.
• Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards.
• Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor.
• Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings.
• Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively.
• Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all.
• Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement.
• Complete other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills.

Work Conditions

Interactions with employees, management, and the Queen’s community. Long virtual or in-person hearings, which may be potentially at night.

The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Alma Mater Society, Kingston, Ontario, Canada