General Election of the Executive Board of the Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SPS)

What does SPS do?

  1. Acts as official representatives for postdoctoral scholars/fellows at USask by providing a formal and continuous structure through which we can communicate with the institution's administrators and the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars. 

  2. Foster communication between postdocs so that they can share their experiences, resources, and knowledge and provide information to postdocs that supplements and enhances the information that is provided by the USask through the Society website.

  3. Serves as a social hub for postdocs at USask by organizing meetings and social events throughout the calendar year.

Join the Executive Team

The SPS is pleased to invite expressions of interest from all eligible postdoctoral scholars, to participate in the general elections to the executive board.

Eligibility

Only members may vote in elections and hold executive positions. Any postdoctoral scholar working at the University of Saskatchewan is eligible to be a member of the Society.

Term

The new executives will be elected for a 12-month term from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2025 (5 PM CST)

 

 

Executive Positions

  • Be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the society.
  • Acts as an official representative of the Society when dealing with the University of Saskatchewan administration.
  • Set the agenda for all meetings.
  • Sit as chair of all meetings.
  • Read and understand University policies concerning postdocs.
  • Act as a signing officer of the Society.
  • Be responsible for ensuring his or her successor is properly transitioned into the role of Managing Director.

  • Work directly with the Managing Director to help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Society.
  • Act as deputy chair in all meetings.
  • Take minutes at all meetings.
  • Act as a signing officer of the Society.
  • Act as chair of all meetings in the absence of the Managing Director.
  • Be responsible for ensuring his or her successor is properly transitioned into the role of Director of Operations.

  • Keep records of all spending within the Society.
  • Create and maintain the annual budget.
  • Act as a signing officer of the Society.
  • Be responsible for creating and/or managing the Society bank account.
  • Manage applications for Society grants.
  • Act as chair of meetings in the absence of the Managing Director and the Director of Operations.
  • Be responsible for ensuring his or her successor is properly transitioned into the role of Director of Finance.

  • Maintain the Society’s website and confidential mail server.
  • Manage the overall communication of the Society with external organizations, such as news media.
  • Participate in decisions that may impact the ongoing reputation of the SPS.
  • Provide notice to all members regarding upcoming events, meetings, and motions.
  • Act as a signing officer of the Society.
  • Act as chair of meetings in the absence of the Managing Director, the Director of Operations, and the Director of Finance.
  • Be responsible for ensuring his or her successor is properly transitioned into the role of Director of Communications.

  • Work closely with the Director of Communications to collect and disseminate information pertinent to members of the Society.
  • Maintain a confidential and up-to-date Society membership list.
  • Actively participate in member recruitment.
  • Personally meet all Society members and instill confidence that the Society operates in the best interest of its members.
  • Listen to member concerns and present said concerns to the executive.
  • Act as a signing officer of the Society.
  • Plan and organize Society social events.
  • Act as chair of meetings in the absence of the Managing Director, the Director of Operations, Director of Finance and Director of Communications.
  • Be responsible for ensuring his or her successor is properly transitioned into the role of Director of Member Relations.

National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Originally started by the National Postdoctoral Association, National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) is celebrated at institutions nationwide mid-September. Stay tuned for USask events.