Organiser-Services

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Organiser–Services

The British Columbia Federation of Students is seeking candidates for the position of Organiser–Services, based in New Westminster. The Organiser–Services plays a key role in coordinating and advancing the Federation’s core services, working closely with staff and full-time elected students to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of services across the organisation’s 14 affiliated students’ unions throughout British Columbia. This position supports both the day-to-day implementation of services and the long-term planning and expansion of service offerings to meet the evolving needs of students.

Hours per Week:

40 hours, in-person (flexibility required, some evening and weekend work)

Term:

This position is classified as a permanent

Start Date:

The target start date is April 30, 2026

Affiliation:

Federation staff are unionised with CUPE 2396

Compensation:

$50.34 per hour plus applicable benefits per the collective agreement

Responsibilities:

The duties of the Organiser–Services will include:

• Coordinating, implementing and assisting with the development of Federation services, including but not limited to:
  • Handbook and Dayplanner Service;
  • Student Discount Program;
  • Ethical Bulk Purchasing Network;
  • BC Student Health Consortium; and
  • Skills Development Symposium.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with service providers, external partners, vendors, and affiliated students’ unions;
• Liaising with service providers and affiliated students’ unions during the production and implementation of services;
• Supporting the production stages of services like the Handbook and Dayplanner and Bulk Purchasing Program, including assisting affiliated students’ unions with ordering, design, delivery, and troubleshooting issues;
• Supporting the on-campus delivery of the services of affiliated students’ unions, including training and troubleshooting issues as they arise;
• Improving the student discount program through expansion of province-wide discount partnerships, and supporting discount solicitation of affiliated students’ unions;
• Reviewing, analysing, and reporting on Federation services’ efficacy, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvements or the development of new services;
• Coordinating the design, production, and distribution of promotional materials for existing services, including physical and digital materials, to increase membership awareness;
• Developing and implementing marketing, outreach, and promotion plans to increase awareness, uptake, and engagement with Federation services;
• Assisting with the coordination of Federation meetings, events, and initiatives, including general meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and external engagements, and attending those meetings as needed;
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Federation office and working collectively with staff and elected representatives; and
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education;
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and implementing programs or services in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Experience in customer service, member service, or client-facing roles;
• Experience in marketing, outreach, or promotion of programs, services, or initiatives;
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage logistics, timelines, and stakeholder relationships;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a non-hierarchal, team based environment;
• Ability to work in a highly computerised (Macintosh) office environment, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new tools and systems; and
• Willingness to travel throughout the province as required.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following additional qualifications:

• Diploma, bachelor’s degree or post-graduate education;
• Experience working within a students’ union, non-profit organisation, labour union, or similar membership-based organisation;
• Experience coordinating vendors, suppliers, or external partners;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign and Illustrator);
• Valid driver’s license
• Non-English language skills (French, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, and/or Cantonese)

Applications may be submitted by email to hiring@thebcfs.ca.

The British Columbia Federation of Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As part of our commitment to employment equity, the BCFS encourages applications from qualified members of designated groups: women, trans and nonbinary, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialised people and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

The BCFS is a unionised employer offering competitive salaries and benefits. Only those candidates contacted for an interview will be notified. No telephone or in-person inquiries, please. The position will remain open until filled but be advised that the application shortlisting to date will begin at 5:00 PM, April 15, 2026.