Join the Executive of Canada’s largest youth-led and youth-focused charity
The Executive team is entirely comprised of secondary school students from across Canada. The Executive manages the FCSS-FESC portfolio of programs and projects, from day-to-day finances to program design, development, and delivery.
Please see below for vacant positions on the Executive team. Click on the position name to expand and view the position description. As positions are filled, they will be removed from the page.
Applications will be released in two rounds:
College and Program Managers: 13 July 2025 to 26 July 2025
All other positions: 11 August 2025 to 24 August 2025
Click here to apply. All applications are due 11:59 PM EST on 24 August 2025.
If you have any questions or require accommodations in the hiring process, please reach out to hr-rh@fcss-fesc.ca.
College of Chief Officers. [FILLED]
The College of Chief Officers is the organization’s C-level suite. They are responsible for making strategic decisions, and overseeing the general operations and performance of their department, all while keeping the Federation’s values and goals in mind. Chief Officers have significant decision-making authority and will drive the organization’s direction, growth, and ultimately, success.
Communications.
The Department of Communications is responsible for supervising public engagement campaigns and conducting regular assessments of internal communication methods. The department also coordinates public relations activities such as press releases, government interactions, and advocacy communication.
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Approximate time commitment: 4 to 6 hours/week
The Systems Navigation Research Head reports to the Chief Communications Officer. They are responsible for leading the Systems Navigation Research Associates to the completion of Federation’s ongoing Systems Navigation Research Project, which are a series of documents centered around issues high school students face that they utilize to navigate complex processes in the education system.
Set deliverables and timelines for revising/completing documents for each research area of Systems Navigation:
Appeals for technology in schools
Washroom appeals
Grade appeals
Violence appeals in schools
Extracurricular funding appeals in schools
Spearhead outreach to ensure the projects reach students in need of guidance.
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Approximate time commitment: 4-6 hours/week
The Demystify Tribune Editor-in-Chief reports to the Chief Communications Officer and is in charge of the Demystify Tribune Columnists. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for leading the creation of investigative, editorial and student life related articles for both biweekly articles and quarterly issues, and overseeing the work of five other Columnists.
Direct the creation of quarterly issues and ensure progress of biweekly articles.
Edits and monitors publications for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Initiate and develop external engagement opportunities to further reach and impact of the publication (e.g., annual Essay Contest).
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Approximate time commitment: 4-6 hours/week
The Senior Government Relations Officer reports to the Chief Communications Officer; they are in charge of the Government Relations Officers and are responsible for leading the Federation’s engagement with policymakers, public officials, and relevant government bodies at all levels. They author policy briefs and initiate/maintain relationships with government officials to advance the Federation’s advocacy priorities.
Develop outreach strategy for government relations.
Author and approve policy briefs on key pressing issues.
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and government officials.
Supervise and mentor Government Relations Officers.
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Approximate time commitment: 3-5 hours/week
The Senior PRO reports to the Chief Communications Officer; they are in charge of the Public Relations Officers and are responsible for contributing to the Federation’s public image.
The Senior PRO will author relevant press releases and policy statements on the FCSS-FESC website and oversee press and media relationships. They identify potential media opportunities and partnerships with press organizations to enhance the organization's visibility and public awareness, aligning with the charitable goals, and coordinate public-facing consultations for community perspectives.
Author and approve key public statements and press releases.
Identify high-profile public events, panels, and speaking opportunities for Federation leaders.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
Organize and oversee consultations to engage various stakeholders on key issues.
Supervise and mentor the Public Relations Officers.
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Approximate time commitment: 2-4 hours/week
The Systems Navigation Program Officer reports to the Systems Navigation Program Manager. They conduct research on pressing issues in the school system that students face that lack accessible resources, and synthesize their findings in research documents shared with student bodies. This term, they will be concluding the Systems Navigation Program.
Create research documents that aid students in navigating through the process of an appeal or complaint:
Areas cover student appeals related to: extracurriculars, technology in schools, marks in schools, appeals against violence in schools, and disciplinary appeals.
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Approximate time commitment: 1-2 hours/week
The Demystify Tribune Columnist reports to the Demystify Tribune Editor-in-Chief and regularly publishes articles on the student experience; ideal candidates are both talented and passionate about writing. Columnists should be passionate about helping fellow secondary students optimize their student life, analyzing current events relating to education, and offering insightful editorial commentary.
Interview leaders in education and/or students to share different perspectives on relevant and accessible educational issues.
Organize external engagement events such as the annual Essay Contest.
Publish bi-weekly articles and contribute to quarterly issues that support and assist secondary students in different aspects of their lives, including but not limited to: physical health, mental health, extracurriculars, post-secondary transitions, and everything in between.
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Approximate time commitment: 2-4 hours/week
The Government Relations Officer reports to the Senior Government Relations Officer and supports the Federation’s government relations efforts by executing outreach to government officials, conducting policy research, and drafting policy briefs. They facilitate communication between the Federation and government offices to further student voice in policymaking.
Research and draft policy briefs and key points.
Conduct outreach to government bodies and maintain records of government engagement.
Report regularly to the SGRO on outreach activities and progress.
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Approximate time commitment: 2-4 hours/week
The Public Relations Officer reports to the Senior Public Relations Officer. They support the Federation’s public relations work by drafting press releases and write on the Federation’s stance on critical issues. They assist in ensuring that public communications are aligned with the Federation’s mission and support the delivery of consultations.
Draft press releases and public statements under the Senior PRO’s guidance.
Maintain media and press contact lists for outreach.
Conduct outreach to Canadian media outlets on the Federation’s work.
Support the planning, promotion, and facilitation of consultations.
Finance.
The Department of Finance is responsible for overseeing grants and sponsorships, ensuring proper allocation and tracking of funds. The department also coordinates in-person events requiring financial planning, manages associated budgets, and ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
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Approximate time commitment: 4-6 hours per week
The Senior Grants & Strategy Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for acquiring grant funding for the organization.
They draft grant applications for FCSS. Prior experience grant writing is beneficial, but not mandatory. The Senior Grants & Strategy Officer should have an interest in researching social justice, equity, and advocacy.
Research and accumulate all potential grant applications.
Advice on a grant timeline for the year.
Meet with other departments (such as Communications and Operations) to understand the organization’s initiatives.
Write grant applications.
Make suggestions to budgets.
Lead and mentor the Grants & Strategy Officer to work together on grant applications.
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Approximate time commitment: 4-6 hours per week
The Senior External Affairs Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for acquiring sponsorship funding for the organization.
They conduct warm and cold sponsor outreach for FCSS. Prior experience acquiring sponsorships is beneficial, but not mandatory. The Senior External Affairs Officer should have an interest in expanding their network, communicating with industry professionals, and being creative.
Research and accumulate all potential sponsors.
Advice on a sponsorship timeline for the year.
Meet with other departments (such as Communications and Operations) to understand the organization’s initiatives to be able to pitch them.
Conduct cold and warm outreach.
Make suggestions to the sponsorship package.
Find unique benefits to offer to partner organizations.
Lead and mentor the External Affairs Officer to work together on outreach.
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Approximate time commitment: 3-4 hours per week
The Grants & Strategy Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for acquiring grant funding for the organization.
They draft grant applications for FCSS. Prior experience grant writing is beneficial, but not mandatory. The Grants & Strategy Officer should have an interest in researching social justice, equity, and advocacy.
Research and accumulate all potential grant applications.
Meet with other departments (such as Communications and Operations) to understand the organization’s initiatives.
Write grant applications.
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Approximate time commitment: 3-4 hours per week
The External Affairs Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for acquiring sponsorship funding for the organization.
They conduct warm and cold sponsor outreach for FCSS. Prior experience acquiring sponsorships is beneficial, but not mandatory. The External Affairs Officer should have an interest in expanding their network, communicating with industry professionals, and being creative.
Research and accumulate all potential sponsors.
Meet with other departments (such as Communications and Operations) to understand the organization’s initiatives to be able to pitch them.
Conduct cold and warm outreach.
Find unique benefits to offer to partner organizations.
Marketing.
The Marketing Department is responsible for organizing and promoting in-person events. The department also manages digital and print communications, including posts, reels, website updates, and merchandise. In addition, the department develops new branding designs, produces videos and animations, and leads French-language engagement initiatives.
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Approximate time commitment: 4 to 6 hours/week
The Senior Media Officer reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, and is responsible for promoting the organization.
They create and design FCSS-FESC social media posts and videos. Prior experience working with graphic design tools such as Canva or Figma is mandatory. The Senior Media officer should have an interest in visual storytelling and an understanding of accessible design and how to captivate social media and online audiences.
Design relevant posts and reels on a regular basis that are relevant to issues in education at a provincial or national level.
Lead the Media Officers and work with the Chief Marketing Officer to create a departmental vision for the 2025-2026 operational year.
Provide general support to the design of promotional materials like posters, wearable merchandise, and stationary.
Responsible for the overall appearance and message of the organization’s public profiles, including all graphics that consistently follow the Style Guide and other applicable policies.
Support the Chief Marketing Officer in managing the Federation’s social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Approximate time commitment: 4 to 6 hours/week
The Senior Creative Productions Officer reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, and is responsible for promoting the organization through video content.
They edit FCSS-FESC promotional videos and spearhead other creative film projects. Prior experience working with video editing tools such as CapCut, iMovie, or Adobe Premiere Pro is mandatory. The Senior Creative Productions officer should have an interest in filmmaking and making videos that visually engage online audiences.
Edit Reels and other video content provided by other subdivisions within the Marketing Department.
Create promotional videos to advance FCSS-FESC and programs such as JEDI Champions.
Lead the Creative Productions Officers and work with the Chief Marketing Officer to create a departmental vision for the 2025-2026 operational year.
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Approximate time commitment: 3 to 5 hours/week
The Senior Web Development Officer reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, and manages the Federation’s website.
They publish documents and develop FCSS-FESC’s website. Prior experience with Squarespace is preferred, but not mandatory. The Senior Web Development Officer should have an interest in creating accessible, user-friendly websites.
Prepare documents for publication on the website (i.e. Statements) by producing document or design templates.
Update the website regularly as directed by the Chief Marketing Officer.
Manage website analytics to devise an SEO strategy and improve website engagement.
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Approximate time commitment: 3-5 hours per week
The Senior Francophone Affairs Officer reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, and is responsible for promoting the organization’s engagement with francophone youth and communities.
They lead outreach efforts to francophone audiences and ensure francophone perspectives are embedded in the organization’s work. Prior experience working with francophone community engagement, outreach, or advocacy is mandatory. The Senior Francophone Affairs Officer should have a strong command of both French and English, and an interest in youth engagement.
Find opportunities to engage and build relationships with francophone youth and communities.
Identify issues affecting francophone youth for the Communications Department to address.
Collaborate with the Communications Department and other relevant teams to ensure francophone perspectives are integrated into FCSS-FESC’s initiatives.
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Approximate time commitment: 3-4 hours per week
The Media Officer reports to the Senior Media Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, and is responsible for promoting the organization.
They create and design FCSS-FESC social media posts and videos. Prior experience working with graphic design tools such as Canva or Figma is mandatory. The Media officer should have an interest in visual storytelling and an understanding of accessible design and how to captivate social media and online audiences.
Design relevant posts and reels on a regular basis that are relevant to issues in education at a provincial or national level.
Provide general support to the design of promotional materials like posters, wearable merchandise, and stationery.
Responsible for the overall appearance and message of the organization’s public profiles, including all graphics that consistently follow the Style Guide and other applicable policies.
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Creative Productions Officer
Approximate time commitment: 3-4 hours per week
The Creative Productions Officer reports to the Senior Creative Productions Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, and is responsible for promoting the organization through video content.
They edit FCSS-FESC promotional videos and contribute to other creative film projects. Prior experience working with video editing tools such as CapCut, iMovie, or Adobe Premiere Pro is mandatory. The Creative Productions officer should have an interest in filmmaking and making videos that visually engages online audiences.
Edit Reels and other video content provided by other subdivisions within the Marketing Department.
Create promotional videos to advance FCSS-FESC and programs such as JEDI Champions.
Operations.
The Operations Department is responsible for overseeing programs such as the JEDI Champions and YPLC. The department also conducts exit reviews, performance audits, and maintains task progress trackers. In addition, the department attends college and departmental meetings and provides weekly meeting summaries.
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Approximate time commitment: 4-6 hours/week
The JEDI Champions Program Manager reports to the Chief Operations Officer. They oversee and guide the JEDI Champions Program Coordinators, managing the Federation’s flagship initiative, which equips youth with the tools and support needed to launch grassroots movements in their own communities.
Lead and support JEDI Champion Program Coordinators, tracking deliverables and ensuring program milestones are met.
Revise the existing JEDI champions curriculum for easier readability, adding activities, tools, and resources where appropriate.
Spearhead outreach and engage stakeholders to gather continuous feedback and drive improvements to the JEDI Champions Program.
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JEDI Champions Program Officer
Approximate time commitment: 3-4 hours/week
The JEDI Champion Program Coordinator reports to the JEDI Champions Program Manager, and sit on the JEDI Champions Working Group. They will collaborate with the JEDI Champions Program Manager and fellow Program, Finance, and Marketing Coordinators throughout the term.
Complete tasks set by the JEDI Champions Program Manager within defined timelines.
Update the JEDI Champions program model by adding activities, creating tools, conducting outreach, planning/delivering webinars, and contributing to the program’s ongoing development.
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Approximate time commitment: 4-6 hours/week
The Events Manager reports to the Chief Operations Officer. They lead and support the Events Coordinators in reviving the Federation’s in-person Youth Policy Leaders Conference (YPLC) and in planning and delivering a variety of smaller events throughout the year. YPLC was Canada’s first public policy conference created exclusively for high school students. This annual flagship event featured expert speakers, engaging workshops, and a competitive themed case-study challenge.
Lead and support Event Coordinators, tracking deliverables and ensuring milestones are met while overseeing broader operational goals.
Relaunch the Young Policy Leaders Conference (YPLC), coordinating all in-person event logistics: venue booking, scheduling, accessibility, speaker coordination, and participant experience
Plan and execute additional smaller-scale events throughout the year, such as the Winter’s Member Meeting, panel discussions, and webinars.
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Approximate time commitment: 3-4 hours/week
The Events Coordinator reports to the Events Manager. They work to plan and execute the Federation’s in-person Youth Policy Leaders Conference (YPLC) and support the organization of additional events throughout the year. YPLC was Canada’s first public policy conference created exclusively for high school students. This annual flagship event featured expert speakers, engaging workshops, and a competitive themed case-study challenge.
Assist the relaunch of the Young Policy Leaders Conference (YPLC), coordinating all in-person event logistics: venue booking, scheduling, accessibility, speaker coordination, and participant experience
Plan and execute additional smaller-scale events throughout the year, such as the Winter’s Member Meeting, panel discussions, and webinars.
FCSS-FESC hiring practices.
At the FCSS-FESC, we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our Members feel included, valued, and heard. Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to make our student advocacy work and services better for everyone. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and other racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, linguistic minorities in their respective province/territory, and/or people with intersectional identities. Please see Policy 2003 - Disability Accessibility and Policy 4010 - Recruitment and Hiring Practices for information on requesting accommodations.
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Everyone who volunteers with the FCSS-FESC becomes a Member of the organization.
Individuals on the Executive Team are Class A Members with one (1) voting right at the Annual General Meeting.
Individuals on the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors are Class B Members with zero (0) voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
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In addition to the aforementioned rights, Class A Members also have access to exclusive benefits including:
A global network of past Members that includes students at world-renowned universities such as the University of Oxford, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Duke University, McGill University, University of Toronto, and University of British Columbia that can offer advice, support, and mentorship.
Access to LifeWorks, the FCSS-FESC wellness program which includes 24/7 access to licensed counselors, therapists, and psychologists for a wide range of issues. Access to professional coaching, legal advice and financial advisors is also available
Volunteer hour declarations and CAS hour verifications
Reference letters for scholarships or post-secondary admissions, upon request
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Class A Members are required to submit payment of Membership Dues. For the 2024–2025 year, Membership Dues are set at $35.00 for a full academic year (both semesters) or $17.50 for half of one academic year (only one semester).
Membership Dues are tax deductible and charitable receipts are issued for the payment of Membership Dues. Tax receipts can be used either by the Member themselves or by a caregiver to reduce taxable income and taxes owed to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Exemptions are available for prospective Members who are experiencing financial need.
For more information on Membership Dues, please see this Primer for Students and Parents on Membership Dues.