The Graduate Student Representative (student studying in some aspect of soil science), provides liaison between the Society and active or potential graduate student members of the Society. The position will alternate between candidates from eastern and western Canada.

1. Participate in Council activities and vote on all motions brought to Council.
2. Promote and maintain communications (e.g., e-mail network) between the Society and Canadian academic units involved in soil science education. Provides information on CSSS Awards and Annual Meeting to students.
3. Help to co-ordinate and plan student activities at the Annual Meetings.
4. Provide student news for each publication of the CSSS Newsletter.
5. Provide input as needed to Society publicity material.