• Start Date: October 2026
• End Date: April 30, 2027
• Positions Available: Two (2)
• Honorarium: $150.00
• Posting Period: August 24, 2026 – September 29, 2026
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:59PM

The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union Board of Appeal currently has two vacancies.

The function of the Board of Appeal is to respond to internal complaints, disputes and conflicts in the manner set out in the Dispute Resolution Bylaws and Policy of the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU). The Board of Appeal is the final level of appeal within the UTGSU.

To ensure unbiased and fair appeals, new Board of Appeal general members will not be permitted to join any active appeals under review. 

Relevant Qualifications:

• Knowledge and commitment to due process.
• Experience in policy and procedure review/application.
• Experience in mediation/adjudication processes.
• Commitment to principles of equity and anti-oppressive practices.
• Diversity of division/program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality with UTGSU decision-making.
• Knowledge of non-profit organizations.

The selected candidates will be recommended to the UTGSU Board of Appeals by the current Board of Appeal Chair and Vice-Chair, and be confirmed by the UTGSU Board of Directors. Candidates must not be currently serving on the Board of Directors, the Elections and Referendum Committee, or as Chair of the Board of Directors, Equity Officer, or Chief Returning Officer. 

The procedures for the Board of Appeal can be found in UTGSU Governing Policy G7. The Board of Appeal is staff resourced by the UTGSU Executive Director and legal counsel as requested. The Board of Appeal must go through an initial onboarding training, but otherwise meets only as required. Additional honoraria may be set if the commitment requires.

All applicants must be members of the UTGSU and must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.

Application Process

Deadline to apply: To apply for this position, please email appealchair@utgsu.ca by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 with the subject line “BOA Application.”

Your application should include a resume and letter of intent (or cover letter), detailing why you are interested and your qualifications. Applicants will be reviewed by a Nominating Committee established by the Board of Directors.

The UTGSU is committed to employment equity. Women, racialized persons, Black and Indigenous and other racialized persons, persons with disabilities/disabled persons, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons are encouraged to apply for this position.

The UTGSU is also committed to creating a barrier-free environment. If there is any way that any stage of the recruitment process can be made more accessible to you, please email jobs@utgsu.ca and share any accommodation requests.

Please note that the UTGSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the University of Toronto community; this is not a University of Toronto position. 

Start Date: October 13, 2026

End Date: December 18, 2026

Wage: $20.00/hour

Hours: 4:45pm-11pm (available on Thursdays), other times as needed

Posting Date: September 21, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm

Reports to: Union Affairs & Services Coordinator

Positions Available: One (1)

The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) is seeking UofT graduate students to assist with monitoring and supporting activities in the UTGSU Building at 16 Bancroft Avenue. The staff will also assist as support staff for UTGSU events, outreach and program planning as needed.

This position involves physical tasks such as carrying weight up and down staircases, setting up/taking down volleyball and badminton nets, moving gym equipment and mats, walking between floors, and arranging chairs and tables. Some caretaking to maintain general cleanliness is also expected.

Job Duties

The Building & Program Lead:

1. Coordinates the Grad Loft space, including assisting with equipment rentals, planning Grad Loft programming with internal and external partners, ensuring community guidelines are maintained, and other tasks as required.
2. Coordinates recreational programming in the UTGSU Gym, including assisting in space bookings and equipment rentals, set up and take down (floor mats, volleyball nets, etc), planning competitions and leagues, collecting participant waiver forms, assisting in the promotion of recreation activities, and other tasks as required.
3. Assists the UTGSU Pub Manager in facilitating activities in the UTGSU Pub, including assisting in the promotion of pub activities and advertising programming of the UTGSU at the pub. 
4. Coordinates facilities management, supporting space bookings, ensuring general space maintenance, and communicating building rules to members.
5. Assists with event management and coordination as required.
6. Administers adherence to UTGSU community guidelines, including the principles of equity and inclusion, in the UTGSU Building.
7. Assists in the promotion of UTGSU programs and services to members of the UTGSU visiting the building.
8. Coordinates regular security walkthroughs of the UTGSU Building, assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the building (including light caretaking tasks), and makes notes for University of Toronto Facilities on caretaking needs.
9. Evaluates and recommends policies and procedures for the UTGSU Building.
10. As requested and available, assists with UTGSU programs outside of regular hours, such as daytime or late-night events, and at other locations on the University of Toronto’s campuses.
11. Please note that this is a part-time seasonal position. No shifts are available during the Winter Break and other periods where the university is closed.

Role-Specific Focus Areas

Each Building & Program Lead will also take on a specific building project role. This will be determined based on the aptitudes of the candidate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A current student at the University of Toronto, with preference given to current UTGSU members or future UTGSU members who have accepted letters of offer to start in Fall 2026.
• Capacity to work in-person at 16 Bancroft Avenue at least once or twice a week for a full shift between the hours of 4:45 pm-11:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Proven capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Capacity and willingness to facilitate basic caretaking duties
• Due to the inaccessibility of the UTGSU Building, the capacity to move up and down staircases, and with reasonable carrying weight, is an asset.
• Dedication to the mandate and goals of the UTGSU and the broader students’ movement.
• Knowledge and capacity to implement community guidelines in student-focused spaces, specifically in facilitating and administering equity and anti-oppressive guidelines.
• First Aid and CPR training is an asset (and will be provided to any selected candidates within the first two months of the role)
• Capacity to work in a space that is around alcohol. Smartserve certification is not required, but is an asset.

Application Details

The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union is committed to equity and encourages applications from members of diverse communities. Please note that the UTGSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the University of Toronto community; this is not a University of Toronto position.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume as a PDF to jobs@utgsu.ca by Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59PM.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.