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what is sauder orientations?
Orientations (Imagine UBC & The Spark) are a new student’s celebration, welcome, and orientation to UBC and Sauder. It’s an experience that inspires, engages, and excites our new students; preparing them for success in their transition to Sauder by building friendships with other students.
The goal of orientations is to allow every student to feel like they belong here at UBC Sauder.
November 2026
Spark Orientation Coordinator (The Spark)
Applications open on Mon, Oct 26
Applications close on Wed, Nov 11
The Spark Orientation Coordinator will work with the Student Engagement Advisor to plan and execute The Spark and help hire and support the Spark Exec Team!
Imagine Orientation Coordinator (Imagine UBC)
Applications open on Mon, Oct 26
Applications close on Wed, Nov 11
The Imagine Orientation Coordinator will work with the Student Engagement Advisor to plan and execute Imagine UBC and help hire and support (Senior) Orientation Leaders!
February 2027
Spark Exec Team (The Spark)
Applications open beginning of February
Applications close in March
The Spark Exec team will plan and execute all aspects of The Spark 2027 including marketing & communications, team building activities, catering, volunteer management, and more!
More details to come in the new year!
Senior Orientation Leaders (Imagine UBC & The Spark)
Applications open beginning of February
Applications close in March
Senior Orientation Leaders fulfill important roles in the recruitment, development, and oversight of orientation leaders involved in Imagine UBC and The Spark, and directly support the implementation of Imagine Day.
We are looking to recruit 10 Senior Orientation Leaders. More details to come in the new year!
March 2027
Spirit Leaders (The Spark)
Applications will open late March
High energy, drive for learning, and a smile all packaged in one. Our Spirit Leader team will help you embody the Spark spirit through minute to win it games, cheers down Main mall, and surprise appearances all Spark!
We are looking to hire 10+ Spirit Leaders. More details to come in the new year!
Orientation Leader (Imagine UBC & The Spark)
Applications will open late March
Orientation Leaders play a crucial role in the delivery of orientations by communicating with a group of new students in the month of August and providing direct, peer support to this group at both Imagine UBC and The Spark.
We are looking to recruit 120+ Orientation Leaders. More details to come in the new year!
ONGOING
Spark Volunteers (The Spark)
Sign up opens late March
Sign ups closes late August
Spark Volunteers are crucial to making the Spark happen, ensuring all elements of the event run smoothly. It’s a great way to experience all the fun of The Spark and meet new people at the start of term.
More details to come in the new year!