Your NCSAC is currently hiring for the Director of Environment & Horticulture (school of Environment & Horticulture) at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.
This is an NCSAC Board of Directors role that goes from May 1, 2026 until April 30, 2027.
*Must be a Niagara College student in the School of Environment & Horticulture.
*All Directors are required to attend a mandatory NCSAC Retreat that is held off-campus from April 28 - May 1, 2026
Job Description - NCSAC Director of Environment & Horticulture
Position Purpose
The NCSAC Board of Directors is the governing body of the Niagara College Student Administrative Council Inc. Collectively, the Board is responsible for setting the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, policy guidance, and representing the interests of Niagara College students as the owners of the organization. Each Director upholds the principles of good governance, accountability, and transparency on behalf of the student membership. Directors are elected annually through the Elections Policy.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: NCSAC Board of Directors (collectively)
Term: May 1 – April 30
Key Responsibilities
a) Governance & Oversight
- Upholds the mission, vision, and values of NCSAC and ensures all organizational actions align with these principles.
- Participates actively in Board decision-making, policy development, and long-term strategic planning.
- Reviews and approves the annual budget and monitors financial performance against strategic and fiscal objectives.
- Understands and abides by NCSAC’s By-laws, Board Policies, and governance framework.
b) Representation & Ownership Linkage
- Represents the interests and perspectives of Niagara College students as organizational “owners.”
- Engages with students regularly to gather feedback, identify issues, and communicate NCSAC initiatives and Board decisions.
- Acts as an NCSAC ambassador at any NCSAC, Niagara College, or community events.
- Develops and implements an annual Ownership Linkage Plan to strengthen engagement between the Board and the student body.
- Meets regularly with the Associate Dean of their respective academic area to maintain constructive relationships and support student advocacy.
c) Board Participation
- Reviews and understands all Board package materials in advance of meetings to actively contribute to discussion and decisions.
- Serves on standing or ad hoc committees as appointed by the Board.
- Attends all Board meetings, training sessions, and major NCSAC events as an ambassador of the organization.
d) Advocacy & Student Support
- Supports advocacy initiatives, campaigns, and projects aligned with NCSAC’s mission and Board-approved priorities.
- May be asked to serve as a student representative on a formal appeal panel, where no conflict of interest exists.
e) Professional Conduct
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and teamwork in all interactions.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding Board discussions and sensitive organizational matters.
- Represents all Niagara College students equally and without bias.
Details:
- NCSAC is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know in your application.
- Please note that this is NOT a Niagara College position.
