LEADS positions update
Applications are now open for the Spring/Summer 2025 LEADS: Student Leadership Program! Apply now for a volunteer student leadership position and become a part of the LEADS program.
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 co-curricular 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.
Current openings for Spring/Summer 2025
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 7-10 mentors monthly. Mentorship Team Leads support mentors and ensure that all mentorship duties are performed to a high standard. Peer mentorship presents a unique opportunity to connect with other SAIT students.
Having a mentor and being one encourages personal empowerment, allowing students to practice and develop valuable skills while experiencing campus life. Check out the position description and apply 👇
The Study Abroad office develops and delivers a variety of international mobility opportunities for students, including short-term group exchanges, faculty-led study programs, and semester exchanges.
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated student to assist with the development and execution of a social media content plan to promote study abroad trips. Check out the position description and apply 👇
The School of Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is committed to student success and creating an engaging, supportive learning environment. This student leadership position is designed for an enthusiastic and committed student who wants to participate in enhancing the student experience through engagement, support, and community building within SADT. Check out the position description and apply 👇
The Event Services Team within the Commercial Services Department is looking for a dynamic and dedicated student interested in learning and contributing to events on campus (Star Awards, celebrate SAIT day, Convocation, as well as assisting in other areas of commercial services such as E-Card, Food Service, and Parking. Check out the position description and apply 👇
Hiring LEADS students
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.
Volunteering gives students a chance to be part of something bigger while working together as a team. Many students want to get involved but don’t always know where to start.
Alyssa Eunice Sagum, Business Administration Marketing student and Global Engagement Opportunities (GEO) group member
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