Director Elections & FGSA APPOINTMENTS
(Spring 2026)
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Ivy YuenΒ Β >>>Β Β Candidate Profile
Kody SiderΒ Β >>>Β Β Candidate Profile
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL RELATIONS
Dannah DeSouzaΒ Β >>>Β Β Candidate Profile
DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SERVICES
Anthony SullanoΒ Β >>>Β Β Candidate Profile
DIRECTOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The following GSS Director positions are being elected this term. All positions require the directors to be in regular contact and dialogue with their colleagues, GSS Councillors, staff and graduate students more generally. While many tasks can be performed remotely and outside of working hours, Directors are expected to provide 16 hours of availability during the work week in order to fullfil their obligations to the role.Β These positions are not simply representative positions. All directors have specific responsibilities and tasks.
Director of Internal RelationsΒ Β >> Terms of ReferenceΒ Β – Β Assists with the planning and coordination of council meetings while maintaining regular communications with caucuses. Also serves as the chair of the governance committee to oversee policy changes and recommendations.
Director of Graduate ServicesΒ Β >> Terms of ReferenceΒ Β – Β Acts as the steward for all of the membership services provided by the GSS including the UPass, Health and Dental Plan, and Financial Aid programs while also advocating for services provided by the University.
Director of External RelationsΒ Β >> Terms of ReferenceΒ Β – Β Serves as the primary contact for external organizations which include government bodies, the University Presidentβs office, community organizations and other student societies both at and outside of SFU. Advocates on issues of housing, tuition, national research funding and immigration.
FEATURES OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS:
- Open to all current SFU graduate students, including international students
- Stipend is approximately $6000/semester
- Work an average of 50 hours per month
- Sit on the Executive Committee and Council
- Be an advocate for rights and interests of grad students
- Help steward the services and projects of the GSS
- Plan events, socials and build community for students
- 1 Year Term: May 1st, 2026 until April 30th, 2027
FGSA POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The GSS Council will be appointing 3 graduate student members for a 1 year term from May 1st, 2026 until April 30th, 2027. Two additional appointments will be made in the Fall 2026 Semester. The FGSA meets at least 5 times a year. For more information, please refer to the FGSA Terms of Reference (Appendix A, Page 14). The appointment of graduate student members will attempt to provide representation for Indigenous students, international students and students from different faculties.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
- Notice of Elections: February 2nd @ 4 pm
- Nominations Open: February 2nd @ 4 pm
- Nomination Information Session: February 9th @ 1 pm
- Nomination Information Session: February 24th @ 1 pm
- Elections Nominations Close: February 27th @ 11:59 pm
- Candidate Profile Submission Deadline: March 3rd @ 12 noon
- Mandatory Candidate Q&A Session: March 4th @ 2 pm
- Elections Open Campaigning: March 6th @ 4 pm
- Presenting at GSS Council: March 10th @ 4 pm
- Meet the Candidates (Public Event): March 25th @ 2:30 pm
- Close Campaigning: March 27th @ 11:59 pm
- Open Online Polling: April 1st @ 3 pm
- Close Online Polling: April 10th @ 11:59 pm
- Announcement of Results: April 16th @ 12:00 noon
- Appointment of FGSA Members: April 14th @ 4 pm
BY-LAWS AND REGULATION
Elections and referenda, collectively known as electoral undertakings, are governed by the documents below.
Constitution and By-LawsΒ (page 20)
R1010 Electoral Undertaking Regulation
QUESTIONS?
Email the Electoral Committee atΒ ec@sfugradsociety.caΒ or the Chief Electoral Officer atΒ electoralchief@sfugradsociety.
To consult past election reports, please clickΒ here.