The President is the leader of the CFES and who’s role can be understood best as resource & people management. The President drives the overall vision of the Federation, while ensuring the work of the Officer Team aligns with the goals and values of the membership. The President works closely with the National Executive and supports them & the rest of the Officer Team in creating and executing their portfolios. 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 VP Communications is a new position established in the 2021/2022 fiscal year. They are responsible for upkeeping the CFES website, ensuring thorough documentation of initiatives are recorded, managing the storage of documents, as well as CFES Social Media. They will help Activities to combine the CFES brand with the unique brand and style of their specific activity. This includes assistance with logo design and approval of the activity logos. They will also chair the Media and Marketing, working group.

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 all the CFES conferences. 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 Advocacy (VPA) advocates to national & regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education on behalf of the general engineering student community across Canada and their needs with respect to academic initiatives, integrated work experiences, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and what the future of engineering education should look like.

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 Chair is responsible for ensuring that the policies and procedures of the CFES are being followed in its operations. This includes educating CFEs member representatives and the CFES Officer Team are educated on CFES policy, facilitating Board of Directors Meetings, and chairing the CFES General Assembly.

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) is in charge of managing the CFES’ current corporate partnerships and supporting activities in their sponsorship fundraising. This position is also focused on acquiring sponsorship and additional partnerships for the CFES itself.

This commissioner is responsible for general administrative tasks of the CFES. This will consist of supporting the VPFA in activities including but not limited to: managing accounts, auditing procedures, minute taking in general assemblies and board of directors’ meetings, and planning internal events. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring the list of members is up to date.

The Bilingualism Commissioner is responsible for supporting the communication team in insuring both the French and English community are represented in the CFES. This includes managing the CFES translation Committee engaging our French members and supporting the bilingualism of this organization

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 activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing/developing tools as required.

This commissioner is responsible for the creation of CFES promotional materials as well as creative influence on CFES’ content. Throughout the year they are responsible for keeping the membership engaged with unique visual material including but not limited to graphics, videos, photography. This individual will also oversee the Media and Marketing Working group and provide guidance where necessary.

The Social Issues Commissioner is a relatively new role to the CFES, and is responsible for supporting the advocacy pillar and VP Advocacy. The SI Comissioner works with the Social Issues Working Group to create content for various advocacy topics as well as to collect and circulate resources to membership.

The Atlantic Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Atlantic Region. 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 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 also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

The West Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the West Region. The West Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

The National Councillors are tasked with serving as the “Institutional Memory” of the CFES. They are elected to their roles by the membership each year – usually after having served the CFES in at least one previous position. NCs mediate team conflicts, provide oversight as Board members, and take on special projects to advance the goals of the Federation.

The National Councillors are tasked with serving as the “Institutional Memory” of the CFES. They are elected to their roles by the membership each year – usually after having served the CFES in at least one previous position. NCs mediate team conflicts, provide oversight as Board members, and take on special projects to advance the goals of the Federation.

The CDE Manager’s tasks and responsibilities include: 1. Coordinating with the National Executive to ensure CFES and partner representation at CDE 2. Coordinating all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the activity including the financial accountability, administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the activity 3. Establishing and managing a team to organize the activity 4. Maintaining regular communication with the National Executive 5. Acting as a liaison between the National Executive and the organizing committee 6. Ensuring that the goals of the activity concur with those of the National Executive 7. Presenting the fee structure and budget for the activity to the Board of Directors for approval 8. Ensuring that the activity is organized to the benefit of the CFES and its members.

The CDE Manager’s tasks and responsibilities include: 1. Coordinating with the National Executive to ensure CFES and partner representation at CDE 2. Coordinating all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the activity including the financial accountability, administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the activity 3. Establishing and managing a team to organize the activity 4. Maintaining regular communication with the National Executive 5. Acting as a liaison between the National Executive and the organizing committee 6. Ensuring that the goals of the activity concur with those of the National Executive 7. Presenting the fee structure and budget for the activity to the Board of Directors for approval 8. Ensuring that the activity is organized to the benefit of the CFES and its members.

The PM Chair’s responsibility is to facilitate the President’s Meeting conference in September. See more about this conference on its page in the Activities tab!

The PM Chair’s responsibility is to facilitate the President’s Meeting conference in September. See more about this conference on its page in the Activities tab!

The CSE Activity Managers are responsible for coordinating all components related to the organization of the Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. They oversee the conference’s financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and other tasks relevant to the successful execution of the conference. The activity managers act as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee, to ensure that the goals of the conference align with the directions set by the National Executive. The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering (CSE) is a three-day national conference to educate and engage engineering students on issues of sustainability and how they can tackle them within their engineering careers and everyday life. CSE provides a platform for engineering students across Canada to discuss innovative ideas and learn from fellow students and professionals in order to further their understanding of sustainability in the Engineering field. The conference features various workshops and discussions led by professionals, networking opportunities with people who share the passion for creating a sustainable future, and educational sessions on the core principles of sustainability, as well as some of the new and innovative concepts used in the industry.

The CSE Activity Managers are responsible for coordinating all components related to the organization of the Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. They oversee the conference’s financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and other tasks relevant to the successful execution of the conference. The activity managers act as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee, to ensure that the goals of the conference align with the directions set by the National Executive. The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering (CSE) is a three-day national conference to educate and engage engineering students on issues of sustainability and how they can tackle them within their engineering careers and everyday life. CSE provides a platform for engineering students across Canada to discuss innovative ideas and learn from fellow students and professionals in order to further their understanding of sustainability in the Engineering field. The conference features various workshops and discussions led by professionals, networking opportunities with people who share the passion for creating a sustainable future, and educational sessions on the core principles of sustainability, as well as some of the new and innovative concepts used in the industry.

The CELC Activity Managers are responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference. They oversee the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. They act as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee, and ensure that the goals of the conference align with the directions set by the National Executive. The Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference (CELC) is an annual, national, student-run conference that facilitates collaboration between students, partners, sponsors and industry professionals. This transfer of knowledge and resources are essential for the continued growth of the engineering profession in Canada, by investing in future engineers. CELC is also the annual general meeting of the CFES. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CELC is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

The CELC Activity Managers are responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference. They oversee the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. They act as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee, and ensure that the goals of the conference align with the directions set by the National Executive. The Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference (CELC) is an annual, national, student-run conference that facilitates collaboration between students, partners, sponsors and industry professionals. This transfer of knowledge and resources are essential for the continued growth of the engineering profession in Canada, by investing in future engineers. CELC is also the annual general meeting of the CFES. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CELC is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Canadian 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 eight competition categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.