Performing Arts Centre Representative

Centennial College Student Association Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A student association at a local college is seeking a Performing Arts Centre Representative to engage in governance, advocate for student interests, and lead communication efforts. The role involves collaborating with the Board of Directors while fulfilling academic requirements. Ideal candidates must be full-time students at Centennial College.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time until at least April 2026.
• GPA of at least 3.00 in the most recently completed academic semester.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of taking office.

Responsibilities

• Engage and oversee strategic planning review.
• Advocate for students' interests.
• Provide input on governing bylaws and policies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Advocacy

Student Engagement

Education

Full-time student at Centennial College

Job description

Job Title: Performing Arts Centre Representative

Reports To: CCSAI President and the Board

Work Term: Immediate upon hiring to April 30, 2026

The Centennial College Student Association Incorporated (CCSAI) is a registered not-for-profitorganization that represents the students of Centennial College. CCSAI is governed by a student Boardof Directors who hold significant influence on student life.

The Board is comprised of the President and Vice President(s) who represent student membership at all campuses. Both the President and Vice Presidents report to the Board and are accountable to the student body of CCSAI. The Performing Arts Centre Representative will collaborate with the Board of Directors, but will be a non-voting member that reports to the President.

Governance
-Engage and oversee strategic planning review and implementation to support a mission focused culture in line with CCSAI’s mission, values and pillars;
-Actively participate and support the development and implementation of Strategic and AnnualAction Plans;
-Develop and approve bylaws covering such topics as committee structure, meetings and votingprocedures, and standards of conduct;
-Maintain a clear separation between the strategic and policy role of the Board (governance) andthe operational responsibilities of the Executive Director/CEO and staff;
-Understand the ethical responsibilities incumbent upon a member of the Board includingconfidentiality and to declare a conflict of interest whenever such conflict arises;
-Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director/CEO;
-Conduct the assessment and evaluation of the Board and its standing and advisory committeesto assess and monitor effectiveness, efficiency and membership satisfaction;
-Monitor CCSAI’s annual performance objectives;
-Monitor and evaluate from a governance view, the progress of CCSAI’s activities and services,on an ongoing basis to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the Centennialcommunity in the best manner possible within available resources;
-Report on all Board and CCSAI matters to the general membership on at least an annual basis inaccordance with the CCSAI By-Laws;
-Meet legal and corporate responsibilities as set out in the Ontario Corporations Act;
-Enforce rules of conduct as they apply to the Board and its individual members in accordancewith Robert’s Rules of Order;
-Read and thoroughly understand the CCSAI Bylaws and all relevant governing documents;
-Review and understand CCSAI’s financial reports, status and overall financial situation;
-Approve operating budget and audited financial statements to be forwarded for memberapproval at the annual general meeting.

Advocacy
-Represent the interests of students and advocate, when necessary, on their behalf on mattersrelated to CCSAI services, non-academic, and academic issues;
-Regularly meet with the College’s senior members of staff, representing the views of students;
-Engage in effective dialogues with the College on behalf of CCSAI;
-Provide input on governing bylaws, policies and procedures;
-Remain well-versed about and exert influence on matters regarding political developments atthe municipal, provincial and federal levels.

Student Engagement
-In collaboration with CCSAI staff, develop and implement a communication strategy and planaimed at connecting with students;
-Ensure consistent interaction with students through class visits, town hall meetings, social media,videos and other mediums. Being there for students to listen to their concerns and issues andwork on them while involving the College as needed and reporting to the Board on anyprogress and student issues;
-Provides timely initiation and response to email (ensuring appropriate contacts are included inany correspondence), telephone calls and on-line interactions from constituents, CCSAI andCollege staff and other external partners, participate in CCSAI on-line communities;
-Must be able to participate actively in internal CCSAI standing committees and Collegecommittees;
-Encourage students to be actively involved with the Association;
-Attend CCSAI and College events as a representative of CCSAI.

Leadership
-Participate in regular meetings, to be held at least once a month, with the President to ensureunderstanding and awareness of CCSAI initiatives and student concerns;
-Prepare and present monthly reports to the Board. Update and keep Board members informedof relevant news and information;
-Act as a delegate to the President as requested;
-Keep appropriately informed about major events and activities within Centennial College andthe post-secondary sector;
-Other duties as assigned by the Board and the President

Financial
-Acts as one of the signing-authority for the Association, in conjunction with the ExecutiveDirector/CEO, on bank transfers and cheques.

Committee Involvement
-Must be able to participate actively in internal CCSAI standing committees for the Board asneeded;
-Represent student interest (as a voting or non-voting member) at college committees asrequired.

REQUIREMENTS
-Conduct all actions with CCSAI staff, students, and the public in accordance with the Board’sstandard of conduct. Understand and act in compliance with CCSAI By-Laws, policies andprocedures, the Corporations Act, Human Rights Legislation and all applicable laws, as well asall Centennial College rules, regulations, statements and policies;
-The Performing Arts Centre Representative is required to work a minimum 15 hours a week for the length of their term during the regular business hours of the Association (Monday – Friday), and evenings and weekends as necessary.This includes, but not limited to; mandatory training sessions, internal and external meetings;
-Mandatory attendance for Board and committee meetings;
-Work evenings and weekends, when necessary, occasionally travelling to attend conferencesand training;
-Ensure that thePerforming Arts Centre Representativeis oriented to their new position;
-Participate in training and development sessions offered.

Meet the requirements approved by the Board as outlined in the elections package and the CCSAI Bylaws including:

-Must be enrolled at the Performing Arts Centre
-Be a full-time student at Centennial College, registered in a college approved minimum numberof courses related to full-time status during the day, working towards a diploma, certificate ordegree.
-If a student is registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) and has full-time status they will only be required to be registered in the minimum number of courses as dictated by CALCS;
-Must be enrolled full-time until at least April 2026;
-Provide evidence of volunteer experience within CCSAI/College or within the community;
-Must be available and able to fulfill duties from the time of ratification until April of that term ofoffice;
-Have attained a GPA of at least 3.00 in their most recently completed academic semester;
-Be 18 years of age at the time of taking office;
-Be bondable;
-Meet all criteria as outlined in the CCSAI Nomination Package;
-Be in good standing with the College;
-Not to be found in violation of the CCSAI bylaw for at least 365 calendar days.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.