The CYA Human Resources Department is responsible for maintaing a positive relationship between the membership, candidates and the organization itself. These individuals handle everything from our public forum to our membership database. They are responsible for ensuring that the CYA Code of Conduct is adhered to, as well as updating it as necessary.

Director of Human Resources - Jason Gwartz

Reports to the Board of Directors. Is a member of the Executive Staff. Oversees all member services, registration and listings of members, communication services, volunteer staff assignments and management, public relations and outreach communications, and internal inter-member, inter-staff, and staff-member communications. Responsible for all staff and member registries and maintenance, and receiving all communications from potential members, candidates, and partner organizations.

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Reports directly to the Director. Will assist the Director with all required tasks and oversee general operations of the department, and oversees the Member and Candidate Correspondents.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Elected Member Correspondent(s)

Reports to the Assistant Director. Responsible for maintaining contact with the membership base and aiding elected members, including answering questions and taking comments.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Candidate Correspondent(s)

Reports to the Assistant Director. Same as Elected Member Correspondent, but for Candidates.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Membership Manager

Reports to the Director. Responsible for maintaining the general and elected member and candidate registries, and member information.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Communications Technician

Reports to the Director. Responsible for the various communication technologies in use, including forums, blogs, chats, and any other contact media.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Public Relations Officer (PR Officer)

Reports to the Director. Responsible for all relationships with other organizations and contacts, and for advertising and publicity.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Inter-Organizational Outreach Correspondent

Reports to the PR Officer. Responsible specifically for building and maintaining relationships with and support from other organizations.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Advertising Correspondent

Reports to the PR Officer. Responsible for recruitment of members and voters, and for contacting any potential medium of advertising.

Currently 1 position VACANT

Policy Assistant

Assists the Director solely in creating policy documents for the Canadian Youth Assembly.