Opportunities

Working at the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a professional, diverse and innovative community at the UTGSU. As the students’ union we work to advocate for students, build a strong campus community, and provide cost-saving services. We hire students for part-time roles throughout the entire year. We also at times are seeking professionals to join our team in one of our full-time roles.

Note: The UTGSU is independently incorporated and autonomous from the University of Toronto.

Current Opportunities

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Board of Appeal Members – 5

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.

Fraud and Scam Alerts

Unfortunately, it is common for fraud and scam emails to be received to your University of Toronto email relating to job offers at the UTGSU or the University of Toronto. This may look like receiving an email stating that you have been offered a flexible work opportunity or indicating that you can apply for a job, while asking for personal details such as your date of birth and Whatsapp Number. They may also ask you to click links to apply. Unfortunately, these emails can sometimes come from compromised toronto.ca accounts. If you participate in one of these activities we encourage you to visit UofT’s Fraud Prevention website.

As a general note:

All job postings are posted here on our Paid Opportunities page. They will also be posted in our weekly Digest emails sent by utgsu@utoronto.ca or digest@utgsu.ca.
All correspondence from the UTGSU (aside from the Digest) will be sent from a utgsu.ca email
You will always go through a full interview process and receive a formal letter of offer on UTGSU letterhead before being asked to provide your personal details for payroll – again from a utgsu.ca email
The UTGSU will never include the University of Toronto branding (logo) on our emails as we are separate entities.

Fraud and scams are becoming more common and are consistently using new tactics to catch precarious students looking for extra income. When you are in doubt, check this page to see if the job opportunity is posted and available.

Employment Equity

The students’ union is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from diverse communities, including: First Nations, Inuit & Métis people, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, members of the queer community, trans people and women.