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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
  • be in your second semester or higher at the time you apply for the position
  • 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 currently in their second semester or higher 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 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.

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

Group of five students at an information booth promoting campus tours, wearing matching red shirts and holding a sign promoting the LEADS program.

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

Office of Student Engagement

student.engagement@sait.ca

Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4 pm

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