Student Elections

Positions & Eligibility
Important Dates
Roles & Responsibilities
Elections & Appeals Committees

The Student Council, composed of the Executive Board and Councillors, is made up of twelve elected Executives and two dozen appointed Councillors. Each of these positions is responsible for overseeing the Student Association and advocating for students. These students contribute their time and effort towards improving campus life for their peers and moving our organization forward.

Click here to learn more about the current BCITSA Executive Board. Do you still, have questions? Your Executives are happy to discuss their roles, just reach out and book a meeting. Benefits of the role include a monthly honorarium, office space, discounts at BCITSA businesses, and an opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a positive difference for your fellow students.

Positions Available

Vice President Student Experience
Chair, School of Health Sciences

Candidate Eligibility

Be a member in good standing with the BCITSA;
Be enrolled in a full-time program OR at least three Flexible Learning courses;
Have a minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) previous term GPA (any candidates with no GPA at all should contact the Elections Administrator);
For candidates from ATC, must have a minimum of ten (10) months left in their consecutive study period as of June 1;
Not have previously been impeached by Council;

Candidates may request, under the Bylaws, that the Elections Committee waive or relax the GPA, course load, or ATC requirements. Please contact elections@bcitsa.ca for further information.

Important Dates

Be sure to check back often as we are currently adding more details about the BCITSA 2024/2025 Student By-Elections

[info_list_father liststyle=”dotted” listclr=”#36BDB1″][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Wednesday, September 18″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Notice of Nominations on www.bcitsa.ca/elections at 2:00 pm[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Wednesday September 18″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Notice of Nominations via BCITSA Newsletter at 2:00 pm.[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”September 18 – October 2″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Nominations are now officially open; the nominations forms will be available online here.[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Wednesday, October 2″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Nominatons Close and deadline to submit your forms at 2:00 pm – Please submit to BCITSA via email (elections@bcitsa.ca). Late submissions will not be accepted. Candidates may also be able to drop off their forms at BCITSA SE2 3^rd Floor Reception. Please communicate in advance if this is your preference.[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Monday, October 7″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]The mandatory All Candidates Meetings (“ACM”), are to be scheduled in consultation with candidate applicants. In-person and virtual options are available, ATC and DTC students will be accommodated.This is a mandatory meeting for all candidates, campaigning may only begin after you have attended this meeting.

Time: TBD[/info_list_son][/info_list_father]

[info_list_father liststyle=”dotted” listclr=”#36BDB1″][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”October 7 – October 18″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Official Campaign Period

Campaigning may only begin once the BCITSA has officially approved an applicant’s candidacy and you have attended the mandatory All Candidates Meeting, campaign period will continue until voting has concluded.[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”October 10 – October 18″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Voting Begins

Starts: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Ends: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Friday, October 18″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]The official declaration of results will take place at 3:30 pm in Council Chambers (SE3 ^rd floor). The results will then be published on the website and social media (Instagram & LinkedIn).[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Friday, October 18″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Submit campaign budget and checklist to CRO (elections@bcitsa.ca) by 4:00 pm.[/info_list_son][info_list_son style=”icon” titleclr=”#005D95″ icon=”far fa-calendar” title=”Saturday, October 19″ iconclr=”#504A7E”]Deadline to remove all printed materials, such as posters. Online campaign material is not subject to this rule; any appeals of the election results must be received within 24 hours of the results being declared.[/info_list_son][/info_list_father]

This page lists the responsibilities of all twelve seats on the Executive Board.

All Student Executives are expected to attend all scheduled Executive and Council Meetings, be informed and inform students of all things BCITSA, maintain a minimum GPA & course load during their term and submit bi-weekly progress reports. In addition, Student Executives have the opportunity to lead and help implement projects to enhance student life.

President (1)

The President chairs the Board & is responsible for leading the Council and Executive team.

President Duties (1)

Chairs the Council and Executive meetings
Is the official spokesperson for the BCITSA
Ensures that the Executive Members are fulfilling their duties
A voting student representative on the Board of Governors

[vc_testimonial style=”theme3″ nameclr=”#04517e” profclr=”#04517e” image_id=”37657″ name=”Kevin Adlparvar” prof=”BCITSA President, 2021/2022″]Serving as a student executive has been one of my most rewarding experiences at BCIT. As a student executive, you’ll have the opportunity to work with SA staff, BCIT’s senior leadership team, and local elected officials to make BCIT the educational experience of a lifetime for nearly 48,000 students. Rarely do post-secondary students have an opportunity to influence positive change on such a large scale.[/vc_testimonial]

Vice Presidents (4)

The four (4) Vice Presidents perform specific duties and tasks that contribute to overall student development.

VP Finance & Administration

Chairs the Bylaw Committee and Finance Committee
Assumes responsibilities of President in their absence
Ensure financial reports are submitted to Council and the AGM
Represents the BCITSA in any health & dental negotiations

VP External

Chairs the Advocacy and Policy Committee
Promotes and maintains good public relations with surrounding communities
Liaises with Ministry and Government regarding issues that affect BCIT
Represents BCITSA on the BCIT Alumni Board and any lobbying efforts

VP Student Experience

Chairs the Clubs Committee and Selection Committee
Handles student issues and concerns, academic and non-academic
Liaises with BCIT on all matters affecting student life
A voting student rep on Education Council

VP Equity & Sustainability

Chairs the Equity & Sustainability Committee
Advocates for increased equity and inclusivity on campus
Champions sustainability initiatives
Promotes BCITSA alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

School Chairs (7)

The seven (7) Chairs perform duties and tasks specific to the School or Campus they represent and focus on issues specific to their School or Campus.

Chair, School of Business + Media;
Chair, School of Health Sciences;
Chair, School of Energy;
Chair, Schools of Transportation, Construction & the Environment;
Chair, School of Computing & Academic Studies;
Chair, Downtown Campus;
Chair, Specialized Transport Campuses

Chair Duties

Organizes and chairs monthly Set Rep meetings
Appoints Student Councillors from their School or Specialty Campus
Liaises between Council and their respective School or Specialty Campus
In the case of TCE Chair, acts as chair of the Student Spaces Development Committee

Role of the CRO & the Elections Committee

It is the role of the Election Committee to oversee the smooth operation of the BCITSA elections & by-elections in conjunction with the Elections Administrator. The Election Committee is chaired by the CRO. Errors in the interpretation of the bylaw may be appealed to the Appeals Committee, whose decision is final and binding. The Election Committee is mandated to ensure that the election process invites the participation of the electorate, and ensures both fairness and transparency for each of the candidates.

Elections Committee & Appeals Committee

Call for Applications

Are you interested in helping your BCITSA administer elections and by-elections? The BCITSA is recruiting applicants for paid student positions on the Appeals Committee.

View the job descriptions below:

Appeals Committee x 3 Positions

Elections Committee x 3 Positions

Please submit your resume to:

jobs@bcitsa.ca

Questions & Info?

elections@bcitsa.ca

Positions & Eligibility