Student-at-large: Policy Committee

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Edmonton, Canada
Base: unpyid; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Hybrid
Develop and refine policy stances
Research and stakeholder consultation
Review meeting materials in advance
The Student-at-Large: Policy Committee position is a volunteer role at the University of Alberta Students' Union, offering undergraduate students the chance to contribute to policy development and advocacy efforts from May 2026 to April 2027. The role emphasizes research, stakeholder consultation, and collaboration within a hybrid meeting environment, requiring a commitment to attend meetings and engage with materials

Job Summary

  • Policy Committee works to develop and refine policy stances for the UASU on a wide range of issues, based on research and stakeholder consultation.
  • The committee makes recommendations to Students' Council on Students' Union political policies, which guide the advocacy efforts of the UASU’s executives and Student Representative Associations (SRAs).
  • Committee members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible, and carefully review all meeting materials in advance so they can make informed decisions.

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The Student-at-Large: Policy Committee position is a volunteer role at the University of Alberta Students' Union, offering undergraduate students the chance to contribute to policy development and advocacy efforts from May 2026 to April 2027. The role emphasizes research, stakeholder consultation, and collaboration within a hybrid meeting environment, requiring a commitment to attend meetings and engage with materials.

Salary

Base: Unpaid; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and refine policy stances
  • Research and stakeholder consultation
  • Review meeting materials in advance
  • Attend committee meetings

Nice-to-have

  • Meaningful contributions
  • Develop transferable skills
  • Evaluate effectiveness of policy activities

Key Requirements

  • University of Alberta undergraduate student
  • Registered in at least one course for credit
  • Fall and Winter semesters 2026/27

Work Rights

Not specified

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