Program details
LEADS Student Leaders work three to five hours per week in on-campus student leadership roles.
You can enhance your communication skills in these positions and focus on personal and interpersonal development.
You'll explore the foundations of leadership in professional development workshops and activities to identify and build upon your unique leadership style and learn strategies to support mental health, safety and equity needs across campus. Attendance at LEADS training and development workshops counts towards your participation hours.
Leaders must be able to work during the day, in between, before and after classes, occasionally on evenings and weekends, and during exam-dense periods.
As a student leader, you’ll build your skills through hands-on work experience, leadership training and professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Finally, you’ll gain credit for your student experiential record.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for the LEADS program, you must:
- be a full-time student in a credentialed program at SAIT
- in your second semester or after
- have at least one semester remaining in your program
- be in good academic standing (TGPA or TIGPA above 2.5)
- be in good conduct standing as verified by the Office of Community Conduct.
Leadership position commitments are for at least one semester, with preference being given to students with two or more semesters remaining.
LEADS Student Leadership Opportunities
Now Hiring for Winter 2026
Are you ready to lead, grow, and make a difference on campus? The LEADS Student Leadership program is now accepting applications for Winter 2026!
All full-time students who are in their second semester or beyond are encouraged to apply. With a variety of roles available, you’re welcome to submit applications for more than one position but please note that only one LEADS role can be granted per student.
✅ Before applying:
Make sure to review each job posting carefully to confirm your eligibility and understand the specific requirements.
🗓️ Mandatory Training Requirements:
All successful candidates must complete:
- Pre-onboarding online training AND
- Mandatory in-person training on December 19, 2025
LEADS position is a competitive opportunity. Position will be closed once suitable candidates are selected. Check out the currently available position below by clicking the role description link in each position and apply as early as possible!
Current openings for Winter 2026
The School of Business Student Storyteller helps bring our community to life through stories that highlight the people, experiences, and achievements shaping the School of Business.
This role combines curiosity, creativity, and strong communication skills to collect, develop, and produce engaging content for newsletters, LaunchPad, and other communication channels.
Working closely with the Manager, Learner Experience and other team members, Student Storytellers will contribute to newsletters, LaunchPad features, and other storytelling initiatives that celebrate the people, programs, and partnerships shaping the School of Business.
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
The School of Business is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and conscientious students who are interested in contributing to the development and delivery of student engagement initiatives.
Student Engagement Leaders play a key role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning community by planning and facilitating student events and activities.
The team operates under a shared leadership model, guided and supported by the Manager, Learner Experience, to promote a sense of community, connection, and inclusion across the School of Business.
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
Writing Services is looking for a dedicated, highly reliable, and responsible student to assist with the growth and delivery of programming to the wider SAIT community.
Writing Services provides timely and high-quality writing and presentation support to students through appointments, drop-in sessions, assignment reviews, workshop facilitation, and e-learning resources.
Excellent English language and writing skills are a must for this role. Related experience is a strong asset.
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
The Zen Den Student Facilitator volunteer will support daily operations of the Student Zen Den space, support wellness activities, and promote holistic well-being.
This leadership role is ideal for students passionate or interested in gaining skills in mindfulness, peer support, resilience, mental health, and creating a healthy campus environment.
Learn more and apply
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
The Office of Student Engagement is looking for dynamic and dedicated students with prior mentorship and/or leadership experience to assist with the promotion, growth, and delivery of the SAIT Peer Mentorship program.
Mentorship Team Leads will oversee a group of 7-12 mentors monthly, depending on the number of applications of the semester. Mentorship Team Leads support mentors but may also support mentees in some circumstances to ensure that all mentorship duties are performed to a high standard. Peer mentorship presents a unique opportunity to connect with other SAIT students.
Both having a mentor and being one encourages personal empowerment, allowing students to practice and develop valuable skills while experiencing campus life.
Learn more and apply
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
The Office of Student Engagement is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated students with prior leadership or facilitation experience to support the promotion, coordination, and delivery of the English Conversation Partners Program.
Team Leads will oversee approximately 10–15 English Conversation Partners volunteers each semester, depending on the number of applications. Team Leads provide guidance and support to volunteers to ensure all partnerships are conducted to a high standard.
They play a key role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where both volunteers and students can build confidence in English communication while developing cross-cultural friendships.
Learn more and apply
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
Sustainability at SAIT leads and supports SAIT’s commitment to national leadership in developing a sustainable campus. We cultivate a culture of sustainability by setting an example of how to operate buildings, interact with the environment and communities, and teach a common understanding of sustainability.
We tackle today’s sustainability challenges including the misconception of the meaning of sustainability, understanding the effects of climate change on our community, responsible production and consumption, and using the 17 United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as a framework.
The successful candidate will assist us in programming projects, leading events, participating in discussions, and handling data in an online data management system.
Learn more and apply
Note: the application link is at the bottom of the document above.
Serving as both a Student Engagement Leader and Community Engagement Leader shaped me into the leader I am today and contributed to receiving the President's Medal. These roles pushed me beyond my comfort zone, strengthened my strategic thinking, and taught me to lead with empathy. Organizing events like Diwali and Ramadan helped me connect diverse communities and adapt my communication to different audiences.
Loretta Amos
Business Administration and LEADS Alumna, 2025 President’s Medal
Are you interested in hiring LEADS students in your program, school or department? Hiring LEADS students for just a few hours each week can help augment and improve student engagement programming, develop new student-centred initiatives, and support student success within your school or department. For more information, contact student.engagement@sait.ca.
Questions?
Contact us at
Student Engagement Office
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Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4:30 pm
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