The President is the captain of the organization and this individual’s role can be broken down into three broad categories: direction, support, and representation. Through synthesis of existing long term plans of the Federation and the perspective of the CFES constituents, the President spearheads the overarching vision of the Federation. This vision is, in turn, converted into goals that are executed by the hardworking members of the Officer Team, who are supported by the President’s guidance and leadership. Lastly, where there may be goals fulfilled through advocacy, the President is the lead representative of the Federation to these external organizations, such as Engineers Canada.

Ultimately, the CFES aims to serve undergraduate engineering student societies and improve the undergraduate student experience. It is the responsibility of the President to ensure that these two aims are guiding principles in all CFES activities.

The Vice President Academic (VPA) is the executive member responsible for addressing the academic concerns of Canadian engineering students, and acts on behalf of the CFES to national or regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education. The VPA is responsible for framing a national image of the academic needs of Canadian engineering students. This responsibility includes the upkeep of the CFES Document of Stances, for which they are to research the implications of potential stances and present any appropriate stances on behalf of the National Executive. They are expected to develop an understanding or academic initiatives, integrated work experience, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and potential future changes impacting engineering education, and communicate these effectively with members.

The Vice President Services (VPS) is the executive member responsible for providing and overseeing resources and services for members. This includes communicating with and acting as a resource to the Activity Managers for Congress, the Canadian Engineering Competition, the Conference on Diversity in Engineering, President’s Meeting, and Lean 6 Sigma. The VPS is also responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities outlined in the Activity Agreements are completed. Other services that are coordinated through the VPS are the partnership program, the CFES newsletter, and initiatives for National Engineering Month. These services provide valuable resources to the members and encourage the interaction of engineering student leaders across Canada.

The Vice President Finance & Administration (VPFA) acts as the Treasurer for the CFES, managing all bank accounts, signing authority, and general finances. This includes managing the member’s and their fees, the Officer and Small School Travel Fund, budgeting and tracking expenses for internal meetings and special projects, and where required, providing assistance the Federation’s multiple Activities.
In addition to finances, the VPFA manages changes to the various Governing Documents (Policy Manual, Constitution, Document of Stances, By-Laws, and Activity Agreements), and ensures they are readily available.
Finally, the VPFA plans the timing and content for Board of Directors’ Meetings, and working alongside the Administrative Commissioner, ensures the documental organization of the CFES is maintained.

The Vice-President International’s role within CFES centers around the development and sustainability of our relationships with our partner student organizations, those being- Board of European Students of Technology (BEST), and National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC). The goal of this role is to continue to bring insight to our organization from our global partners, as well as provide support to their organizations through constant communication.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

The Quebec Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Quebec Region. The Quebec Ambassador is the elected position of Vice President aux Affaires Politiques of the Confédération pour le rayonnement étudiant en ingénierie au Québec/Québec’s Confederation for Engineering Student OUtreach, [CREIQ-QCESO], by the members of the Québec Region. The Quebec Ambassador represents the Quebec Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Quebec Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

The Atlantic Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the Atlantic Region. The President of the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students/Conseil Atlantique des étudiantes en génie [ACES-CAEEG] holds the role of Atlantic Ambassador and represents the Atlantic Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The Atlantic Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

The Ontario Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Ontario Region. The Ontario Ambassador is elected at Congress by the members of the Ontario Region and also holds the position of Director of CFES Affairs for the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario, [ESSCO]. The Ontario Ambassador represents the Ontario Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Ontario Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

The West Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the West Region. The President of the Western Engineering Students’ Societies Team (WESST) holds the role of West Ambassador, and represents the Western Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The West Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives, special projects, and mandates.

The Leadership Development Commissioner is responsible for designing, planning, and running a Leadership Development program for first year / new-to-involvement students
looking to get more involved with EngSocs. The program will run at Congress and must be well-thought out and structured. Additionally, this person
is responsible for developing and distributing leadership development materials for use by member schools and providing advisory services to
members regarding leadership development at their respective schools.

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) role involves managing and strengthening relationships between the CFES and organizations we work with or who reach out to us for student input, with a focus on Engineers Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada (ACEC). The CRC is also tasked with connecting industry representatives to our activity organizing committees and representing the CFES at some of our partners’ meetings and conferences.

The Bilingualism Commissioner (BC) is charged with ensuring equal treatment and representation of the English and French languages, which serve as the two official and working languages of the Federation. They also work to promote bilingual culture beyond pure translation, and to develop initiatives that support bilingualism at CFES events. In addition, they chair the Bilingualism Working Group and Translation Committee of the CFES.

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and an unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

The Engineering Change Lab Commissioner is a new position established in the 2018/2019 fiscal year. It is a two-year position and they are tasked with managing the relationship and cooperation between the CFES and the Engineering Change Lab, an initiative the CFES has partnered with that seeks to address and solve systemic challenges that the engineering profession is facing.

The IT Commissioner is responsible for maintaining the technical services of the CFES, including the web accounts and internal collaboration tools used by the CFES and our activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing tools as required.

The Administration Commissioner is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation of meetings and initiatives are recorded and distributed, including minutes for all CFES General Assemblies. The Administration Commissioner is also responsible for ensuring website content is up to date, participating in Engineers Canada’s EIT Committee on behalf of the CFES, and assisting the rest of the Officer team with meeting the federation objectives.

The Media & Marketing Commissioner position is primarily responsible for CFES external branding and communications. This includes managing our social media outlets, maintaining and improving the organization’s branding, and coordinating with activity managers to ensure consistent organization identity.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annualCanadian Engineering Competition . This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication, and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, (CSE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CSE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of sustainability in engineering.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

Lean 6 Sigma (L6S) is the combination of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, forming a methodology of systematic improvement of efficiency. This system seeks to eliminate various types of waste in processing and manufacturing industries to improve overall operation efficacy. The CFES is proud to offer a ten-day L6S Green Belt certification course provided by trainers and professionals from the Canada Post Corporation. Throughout the course, lean management theory will be studied through lecture and case study analysis. On the final day of the course, an exam is given to students to evaluate their development. A final grade of 80% is required to pass the course. After results have been confirmed, successful students will be award a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt.

The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, (CSE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CSE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of sustainability in engineering.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annualCanadian Engineering Competition . This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication, and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

The Congress Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Congress. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CFES Congress is an annual, bi-lingual, student-run conference that has two primary objectives. The first is that CFES Congress is the annual general meeting of the CFES and the second is that it provides a platform from which students can collaborate with and learn from our industry partners, sponsors and fellow students. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CFES Congress is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

The Vice President Services (VPS) is the executive member responsible for providing and overseeing resources and services for members. This includes communicating with and acting as a resource to the Activity Managers for Congress, the Canadian Engineering Competition, the Conference on Diversity in Engineering, President’s Meeting, and Lean 6 Sigma. The VPS is also responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities outlined in the Activity Agreements are completed. Other services that are coordinated through the VPS are the partnership program, the CFES newsletter, and initiatives for National Engineering Month. These services provide valuable resources to the members and encourage the interaction of engineering student leaders across Canada.

The Vice President Finance & Administration (VPFA) acts as the Treasurer for the CFES, managing all bank accounts, signing authority, and general finances. This includes managing the member’s and their fees, the Officer and Small School Travel Fund, budgeting and tracking expenses for internal meetings and special projects, and where required, providing assistance the Federation’s multiple Activities.
In addition to finances, the VPFA manages changes to the various Governing Documents (Policy Manual, Constitution, Document of Stances, By-Laws, and Activity Agreements), and ensures they are readily available.
Finally, the VPFA plans the timing and content for Board of Directors’ Meetings, and working alongside the Administrative Commissioner, ensures the documental organization of the CFES is maintained.

The Ontario Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Ontario Region. The Ontario Ambassador is elected at Congress by the members of the Ontario Region and also holds the position of Director of CFES Affairs for the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario, [ESSCO]. The Ontario Ambassador represents the Ontario Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Ontario Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

The Vice-President International’s role within CFES centers around the development and sustainability of our relationships with our partner student organizations, those being- Board of European Students of Technology (BEST), and National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC). The goal of this role is to continue to bring insight to our organization from our global partners, as well as provide support to their organizations through constant communication.

The West Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the West Region. The President of the Western Engineering Students’ Societies Team (WESST) holds the role of West Ambassador, and represents the Western Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The West Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives, special projects, and mandates.

The President is the captain of the organization and this individual’s role can be broken down into three broad categories: direction, support, and representation. Through synthesis of existing long term plans of the Federation and the perspective of the CFES constituents, the President spearheads the overarching vision of the Federation. This vision is, in turn, converted into goals that are executed by the hardworking members of the Officer Team, who are supported by the President’s guidance and leadership. Lastly, where there may be goals fulfilled through advocacy, the President is the lead representative of the Federation to these external organizations, such as Engineers Canada.

Ultimately, the CFES aims to serve undergraduate engineering student societies and improve the undergraduate student experience. It is the responsibility of the President to ensure that these two aims are guiding principles in all CFES activities.

The Vice President Academic (VPA) is the executive member responsible for addressing the academic concerns of Canadian engineering students, and acts on behalf of the CFES to national or regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education. The VPA is responsible for framing a national image of the academic needs of Canadian engineering students. This responsibility includes the upkeep of the CFES Document of Stances, for which they are to research the implications of potential stances and present any appropriate stances on behalf of the National Executive. They are expected to develop an understanding or academic initiatives, integrated work experience, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and potential future changes impacting engineering education, and communicate these effectively with members.

The Atlantic Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the Atlantic Region. The President of the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students/Conseil Atlantique des étudiantes en génie [ACES-CAEEG] holds the role of Atlantic Ambassador and represents the Atlantic Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The Atlantic Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

The Quebec Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Quebec Region. The Quebec Ambassador is the elected position of Vice President aux Affaires Politiques of the Confédération pour le rayonnement étudiant en ingénierie au Québec/Québec’s Confederation for Engineering Student OUtreach, [CREIQ-QCESO], by the members of the Québec Region. The Quebec Ambassador represents the Quebec Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Quebec Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and an unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

The Leadership Development Commissioner is responsible for designing, planning, and running a Leadership Development program for first year / new-to-involvement students
looking to get more involved with EngSocs. The program will run at Congress and must be well-thought out and structured. Additionally, this person
is responsible for developing and distributing leadership development materials for use by member schools and providing advisory services to
members regarding leadership development at their respective schools.

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) role involves managing and strengthening relationships between the CFES and organizations we work with or who reach out to us for student input, with a focus on Engineers Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada (ACEC). The CRC is also tasked with connecting industry representatives to our activity organizing committees and representing the CFES at some of our partners’ meetings and conferences.

The Bilingualism Commissioner (BC) is charged with ensuring equal treatment and representation of the English and French languages, which serve as the two official and working languages of the Federation. They also work to promote bilingual culture beyond pure translation, and to develop initiatives that support bilingualism at CFES events. In addition, they chair the Bilingualism Working Group and Translation Committee of the CFES.

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and an unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

The Engineering Change Lab Commissioner is a new position established in the 2018/2019 fiscal year. It is a two-year position and they are tasked with managing the relationship and cooperation between the CFES and the Engineering Change Lab, an initiative the CFES has partnered with that seeks to address and solve systemic challenges that the engineering profession is facing.

The IT Commissioner is responsible for maintaining the technical services of the CFES, including the web accounts and internal collaboration tools used by the CFES and our activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing tools as required.

The Administration Commissioner is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation of meetings and initiatives are recorded and distributed, including minutes for all CFES General Assemblies. The Administration Commissioner is also responsible for ensuring website content is up to date, participating in Engineers Canada’s EIT Committee on behalf of the CFES, and assisting the rest of the Officer team with meeting the federation objectives.

The Media & Marketing Commissioner position is primarily responsible for CFES external branding and communications. This includes managing our social media outlets, maintaining and improving the organization’s branding, and coordinating with activity managers to ensure consistent organization identity.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annualCanadian Engineering Competition . This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication, and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, (CSE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CSE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of sustainability in engineering.

Lean 6 Sigma (L6S) is the combination of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, forming a methodology of systematic improvement of efficiency. This system seeks to eliminate various types of waste in processing and manufacturing industries to improve overall operation efficacy. The CFES is proud to offer a ten-day L6S Green Belt certification course provided by trainers and professionals from the Canada Post Corporation. Throughout the course, lean management theory will be studied through lecture and case study analysis. On the final day of the course, an exam is given to students to evaluate their development. A final grade of 80% is required to pass the course. After results have been confirmed, successful students will be award a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt.

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, (CSE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CSE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of sustainability in engineering.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annualCanadian Engineering Competition . This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication, and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

The Congress Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Congress. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CFES Congress is an annual, bi-lingual, student-run conference that has two primary objectives. The first is that CFES Congress is the annual general meeting of the CFES and the second is that it provides a platform from which students can collaborate with and learn from our industry partners, sponsors and fellow students. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CFES Congress is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.