Ambassador Program
What is the Ambassador program?
The Ambassador program is for students looking to get involved, positively contribute to the campus community and become leaders on campus.
Throughout the program, you'll be given exclusive opportunities to volunteer at events and participate in an ongoing workshop series, designed to support your personal and professional growth.
Why should I become an Ambassador?
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Develop your leadership skills and gain practical work experience.
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Gain access to exclusive involvement opportunities and free Ontario Tech swag.
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Meet new people and join a community of student leaders.
About the program
Civic Engagement: You'll explore social responsibility as it relates to societal systems of power and oppression.
Cognitive Complexity: You'll develop critical thinking skills through creative problem-solving.
Interpersonal Competence: You'll cultivate interpersonal skills through collaboration and teamwork.
Intrapersonal Development: You'll practice reflection in order to increase self-understanding.
Knowledge Acquisition: You'll demonstrate an ability to understand, connect and construct knowledge.
In levels one through three, you'll participate in approximately 5 to 8 hours of training, each level building upon previous training knowledge. You'll then apply this knowledge through participation in exclusive volunteer opportunities. In level four, you'll collaborate with other students on a project that highlights the knowledge, skills and abilities developed throughout the program.
In order to obtain recognition for your involvement in the Ambassador program, you must complete the following for each level:
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Level one: Training (AODA and Mental Health 101) - 15 volunteer points, two cultural safety activities
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Level two: Training - 15 volunteer points, two cultural safety activities
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Level three: Training - 15 volunteer points, two cultural safety activities
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Level four: Culminating project
Training schedule
Ambassador training
All training sessions are conducted using the following format:
- Part one: Hosted through Google Classroom
- Upon registering, you'll be placed in a part one classroom in 3 to 5 business days. Part one is to be completed on your own time and must be submitted prior to attending part two.
- Part two: Synchronous—hosted either virtually or in person
- Dates and times of part two sessions will be announced regularly through part one's Google Classroom.
- Part one must be completed before proceeding to part two or three.
Level one training:
- Saturday, January 25 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 18 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Level two training:
- Wednesday, February 19 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Level three training:
- Thursday, February 20 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Have questions about the schedule or format of the Ambassador program? Feel free to contact ambassadors@ontariotechu.ca.
Express your interest for the Ambassador program
Express your interest in becoming an ambassador and completing the training.
Ambassador leadership opportunities
Once Ambassadors have successfully worked their way through levels 1 to 3 of the program, and have completed all required training, they will be eligible to participate in Level 4.
Level 4 Ambassadors participate in a culminating project that will showcase the leadership skills they have gained over the course of their university experience, and highlight the knowledge, skills and abilities they have developed throughout their participation in the Ambassador Program.
check out the Current ambassador level 4 projects
The Ambassador Level 4 project will be completed in small groups, where leaders will select a focus from 1 of 5 categories of leadership:
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Communication
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Community
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Equity
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Leadership
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Reflection
Within Level 4 of the Ambassador program, students will:
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Apply the skills they have developed in the Ambassador program through participation in a team-based project.
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Communicate the personal development they have experienced as an Ambassador.
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Reflect on their personal learning within the Ambassador program.
Peer Leaders are upper-year student mentors within the Peer Leader program who support new, incoming students as they transition into university.
They are matched with a group of first-year students from their respective faculty and are available to their assigned mentees over the summer months to answer questions, and share important Ontario Tech information.
Throughout the fall semester, Peer Leaders maintain connections with their mentees by sharing relevant student resources, making referrals to campus resources and participating in campus events.
How to Apply:
Applications for the 2023/2024 cycle for Peer Leader roles are now closed.Senior Leaders are upper-year students who supervise and support a group of assigned Peer Leaders from their respective academic faculties. Seniors are considered to be the leaders of the leaders, acting as a knowledgeable resource for the mentors within the Peer Leader Program.
They play a key role at Ridgeback Orientation in September, supporting their faculty programming and engaging new students in campus activities. Additionally, they are responsible for developing student programming and events for students, and leaders, throughout the fall semester.
How to Apply:
Applications for the 2023/2024 cycle for Senior Peer Leader roles are now closed.
Please note: These positions are limited; only two leaders from each faculty are selected for this role.
