Western Engineering Competition Organizing Committee Application
The Western Engineering Competition is coming to the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia in January of 2022! This event is the premiere conference for engineering students from institutions spanning from British Columbia to Manitoba. The convention showcases competition in eight categories related to the engineering profession, supplemented by sessional workshops, keynotes, and panels offering unique professional development opportunities to the featured student teams and delegations. If you are passionate about student leadership, interested in managing a conference, or curious about running a non-profit, there are a number of exciting opportunities to be involved as a member of the Organizing Committee! Applications are open to all students, and all submissions are highly encouraged! As a member you would join a team of dedicated individuals and participate in a firsthand conference experience in  the vibrant urban centres of Kelowna. The theme for the event centres around innovation and entrepreneurship, and emphasizes their importance in the resilience of business in a post pandemic world. It is envisioned that Western Engineering Competition will incorporate expansive engagement from unique community supporters and local industry stakeholders and businesses, including organizations focused on accelerating and incubating tech start-ups in the Okanagan. If permissible under public health orders, the event is tentatively scheduled to be hosted over a five day period from the nineteenth to twenty-third of January in 2022 at venues including the University of British Columbia Okanagan and the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.

Feel free to take a look at the bid presentation at drive.google.com/file/d/1wPpQh0DgUaeTyUakoG58E_1JZpR5uhxp for additional background information and concept visualization.

The ideal applicant should show passion and dedication for their portfolios of interest and display an ability to commit time to the project on a regular basis, especially over the summer months and in the leadup to the conference. A member of the Organizing Committee should expect to dedicate an average of approximately five to fifteen hours per week to the duties and responsibilities associated with their portfolio and role, depending on the stage of planning and point in project timeline. An Organizing Committee role offers the potential for you to grow your network, boost your resume, connect with businesses and potential employers, and lead a widely recognized student competition into the next generation of student conferences as the global pandemic subsides. Submitting an application only takes a few minutes!

Interviews will be arranged following receipt of your application.

Questions may be directed by email to wec@wesst.ca. Your interest is much appreciated and the team would love to get to know you!
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Position Descriptions
A brief summary of positions currently being recruited follows.
 
Vice Chair Sponsorships
1. Focus on developing partnerships with industry and business to acquire sponsorship.
2. Develops connections with a variety of organizations, faculty members and community figures.
3. Great opportunities for networking and making connections.
4. Creates sponsorships packages and performs outreach to secure financing.

Vice Chair Hospitality
1. Manages catering and accommodations as liaison with food and hotel providers.
2. Creates swag and merch packages for delegates and appreciation gift packages for judges and presenters.
3. Focus on maintaining a positive and friendly conference atmosphere.

Vice Chair Activities
1. Focus on planning epic socials and events for delegates throughout the conference.
2. Organizes formal banquet and awards gala in addition to opening and closing ceremonies.
3. Performs outreach for other sessional activities including recruitment of speakers for keynotes, panels, and workshops.

Competition Supervisors
1. Less intensive roles.
2. Works with Vice Chair Competitions to organize individual events according to the rulebook in each of the following categories:
   1. Engineering Communications
   2. Engineering Programming
   3. Engineering Consulting
   4. Extemporaneous Debate
   5. Innovative Design
   6. Senior Design
   7. Junior Design
   8. Re Engineering

Social Media Supervisor
1.    Manage social media platforms.
2.    Promotes content and marketing material.
3.    Works with Executive Vice Chair and external communications personnel as directed.

Graphic Design Supervisor
1.    Incorporates conference theme and symbolism into graphic direction.
2.    Focus on document design and formatting such as the delegate package.
3.    Develops visual identity and creates branding materials.
4.    Creates content such as letterhead and signage.
5.    Less intensive role.

Engagement Supervisor
1.    Content management
2.    Outreach coordination
3.    Develops brand strategy.
4.    Less intensive role.

Registration Supervisor
1.    Works with Vice Chair Administration to organize delegate registration and check in at conference.
2.    Less intensive role.

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