Faculty Representatives

The GSA President & CEO will convene a faculty representative advocacy council to hear from members of the graduate student community and advocate on their behalf. Positions will be:

  • Arts (1 - Filled)

  • Balsillie (1 - Vacant)

  • Education (1 - Filled)

  • Human and Social Sciences (1 - Vacant)

  • Lazaridis (1- Filled)

  • Liberal Arts (1 - Vacant)

  • Music (1 - Vacant) 

  • Science (1 - Filled)

  • Luther (1 - Vacant)

  • Social Work (1 - Filled)

Position Overview

  • Connect with graduate students within the faculty and bring forward ideas to the council

  • Identify thematic institutional barriers to graduate student success and help develop strategies to advocate for change

  • Create/continue partnerships within the Laurier community to enhance the graduate student experience

  • Provide insight and advice to the President & CEO regarding the graduate student experience in the respective faculties as requested

  • Creates and promotes a diverse work environment

  • Serve on other committees within the faculty needing graduate student representation

Committee participation (commitments may change as required):

    • Annual Plan development team

    • Graduate Faculty Council

    • Other committee vacancies as needed

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of government and institutional policies and their impact on the graduate student experience

  • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, transparency, and accountability

  • Interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, volunteers, members, and the University Community

  • Past participation with the GSA is an asset

  • Experience working in a University environment is an asset

Terms of Employment 

Term: September 2024 until April 30th, 2025 (must be an enrolled student the entire duration) 

Honorarium: $1000/fall semester, $1000/winter semester

Training:  

  • Participate in GSA training

  • Participate in sensitivity training

  • Complete AODA training

  • Complete Health and Safety training

Work Environment 

  • Self-directed position: flexibility in determining some working hours 

  • Varying amounts of unexpected work and time demands 

  • Must be able to cope with the demands required of the position 

  • Work is at times required during weekends and evenings 

  • Work will take place primarily in a controlled office environment, but also in a variety of event locations around campus

How To Apply

The GSA mission is to recognize the unique perspectives of our diverse membership, to identify common threads that can bring us all together, and to amplify our collective voice to advocate on all students' behalf. In 250 words or less, or another creative summary of your choosing, please describe why you are interested in joining our team of student leaders and what the opportunity would mean to you from a professional development standpoint.

Please send your statement of interest as well as a resume to generalinfo@wlugsa.ca with the location position you are applying to in the subject line. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 6 pm EST.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our values and vision for the GSA’s future. The GSA seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, and Anti-Discrimination (AR/AO/AD). We welcome applications from qualified individuals who are Indigenous persons, Black persons, and persons of colour (BIPOC), persons with disabilities and/or accessibility needs, all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations, and people who experience undue harm, economic hardship, and discrimination because of their family status, citizenship and/or immigration status, or size and/or appearance. Applicants are welcome to self-identify and disclosures will be kept confidential.