The call for platforms for the JET Alumni Association (JETAA) Canada’s Country Representative has begun and we’re looking for interested candidates! The Canada Representative is integral to unifying Canada’s various chapters and representing our country on the JETAA-International level.
The appointed Returning Officer will conduct the elections, including the collection of platforms, distribution of platforms for voting, counting and collecting the votes, and announcing the winner. Please submit all platforms directly to the appointed Returning Officer at eric@jetaabc.ca.
The dates for the upcoming 2012 election process are as follows:
- February 29th: Platforms for 2012 Canada Rep due.
- March 20th: Voting for Canada Rep opens.
- March 26th: Voting for Canada Rep closes.
- April 6th: Returning officer publishes results of Canada Rep election.
Job Description
JETAA Country Representative – Canada – 1 year term from April 2012 to April 2013
The country representative’s responsibilities are to:
- Communicate and disseminate JETAA-International information to all chapters in Canada
- Collect and compile chapter reports when requested by CLAIR and JETAA-International
- Support host chapter in organization of annual national conference (helping to put together conference handbook, speakers, agendas, etc,)
- Represent Canadian JETAA chapters at an international level and vote on behalf of them when necessary
- Create and submit chapter representative budget to CLAIR with approval and input from all Canadian chapters
- Update current forms of JETAA Social Media and online presence, i.e., Facebook, Twitter and the JETAA Canada Website.
- Liaise with Japanese government organizations when necessary
Other qualifications:
- Must currently be a member of a JETAA Chapter in Canada.
- Executive experience is not necessary, but is an asset.
- Must be living in Canada at time of election.
The successful candidate will submit a platform that states the following:
- Experience with JETAA
- Vision for future of JETAA chapters in Canada
- Action plan for year ahead and ideas to strengthen JETAA Canada
**Please note that the JETAA Country Representative does get a small budget to use for activities within their country (amount will be disclosed upon start of position)