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Student Councils
If you’re looking to get involved at Laurier, want to gain leadership skills, or want the opportunity to meet other first year students, consider volunteering for the LOCUS House Council or the First Year Leadership Program.
Check out the opportunities for:
Brantford and Waterloo Opportunities
On our Brantford and Waterloo campuses, LOCUS works closely with Laurier's Residence Education team to facilitate the First Year Leadership Program (FYLP). The FYLP is available for on- and off-campus first-year students and is a great way to get connected on campus.
Through the FYLP, first-year students can apply for student leadership positions focused on interests such as sustainability, academics, athletics, wellness, and more. First-Year Leadership Positions, such as the Campus Council Representatives, will become available during Laurier Orientation and provide students with the opportunity to connect with all first-year students, including those living in Laurier residence buildings.
FYLP applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in September, and all details will be found here. Stay in the loop by checking out our main webpage and following us on Instagram (@locuslaurier) for events and opportunities.
House Council
Students can also enhance their leadership skills with the LOCUS House Council. During weekly meetings, the LOCUS House Council plans LOCUS-specific events and occasionally teams up with House Councils from residences for even larger-scale events.
The LOCUS House Council is comprised exclusively of first-year off-campus students. With the support of senior students, the LOCUS House Council offers monthly social programs for the entire LOCUS program. The LOCUS House Council likely resembles the student government council most students experience in high school.
House Council Positions
Applications for the First Year Leadership Program (including the LOCUS House Council) will open in September. In the meantime, please feel free to review the available positions. Have any questions? Send us an email: locus@wlu.ca
“As the Marketing and Engagement Executive with LOCUS House Council, I had so much fun with the marketing team and House Council members. LOCUS House Council is really more than a club; members genuinely connect as peers and seek opportunities to hang out outside of council meetings and events to study, dine-out, and to get to know each other on a deeper level.”
LOCUS House Council member, 2023/24
The LOCUS House Council President works closely with their House Council Advisor to engage first year students and build a sense of community. The House Council President works alongside the House Council Advisor and the executive team to facilitate weekly House Council meetings, develop meeting agendas, manage expectations, and to keep their peers on task throughout the year. The House Council President will maintain perspective throughout the year to ensure the House Council is actively working towards meetings its goals. Additionally, the House Council President must maintain high engagement in the community to ensure a supportive network is being fostered among peers.
Positions available:
- one in Brantford
- one in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (3-4 per term)
The Vice President of Training and Development regularly facilitates team building activities to strengthen skillsets within the House Council such as leadership, management and teamwork. The VP of Training and Development assesses the council’s skills and abilities and implements activities that develop these qualities. The Vice President of Training and Development also runs social events for the House Council to deepen the bond formed on council, ultimately improving teamwork and individual experiences.
Positions available:
- one in Brantford
- one in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
The Vice President of Finance and Administration works closely with the House Council Advisor to manage the House Council budget. The Vice President of Finance and Administration oversees this account, and proactively plans where money will be spent. In addition, this role creates meeting agendas alongside the House Council Advisor and takes meeting minutes to conduct regular reflections on effectiveness and efficiency in meetings. The Vice President of Finance and Administration executes assessment techniques to determine the effectiveness of council efforts, as guided by the House Council Advisor.
Positions available:
- one in Brantford
- one in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
The Vice President of Marketing and Engagement focuses on the promotion of events to engage the larger LOCUS community. The Vice President of Marketing and Engagement uses various strategies to actively promote events that are designed by the House Council, with the help of their council peers, to increase attendance at council events. The Vice President of Marketing and Engagement uses marketing and engagement efforts to solicit feedback and participation from their community. The VP of Marketing and Engagement manages all the House Council media forums in consultation with the House Council Advisor and establishes effective marketing plans and strategies for optimum engagement.
Positions available:
- one in Brantford
- one in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
The Vice President of Logistics works closely with the House Council Advisor and Logistics Executive to organize and plan most of the event logistics to ensure successful programming is provided by the council. The VP of Logistics uses created checklists and campus resources to ensure the LOCUS House Council events are inclusive and catered to the off-campus community. The Vice President of Logistics will create schedules and supporting documents to ensure council members are equipped with adequate resources and guidance to assist with event facilitation.
Positions available:
- one in Brantford
- one in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
The Marketing and Engagement Executive(s) will work directly with the VP of Marketing and Engagement and focus on the promotion of events to engage the larger LOCUS community. With the guidance and plan of the VP Marketing and Engagement and fellow council members in mind, the Marketing and Engagement Executive(s) will work to create content to be shared with the greater community across all council social media platforms. In addition, the Marketing and Engagement Executive(s) will create event highlights and recap videos and capture photos to share with participants.
Positions available:
- one in Brantford
- two in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 hour – 1.5 hours)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
The Events Executive(s) will work directly with the VP of Logistics and focus on the planning, execution and reflection of events in order to capture the engagement of the larger LOCUS community. With the guidance and support of the VP Logistics and House Council Advisor, the Events Executive(s) will work to organize the key requirements for their programming such as space booking, connecting with campus partners or vendors, and communicating with fellow council members to ensure all roles are filled. content to be shared with the greater community across all council social media platforms. The Events Executive(s) will also gain valuable insight through communication with event participants to aid in the reflection discussion and future events.
Positions available:
- one in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
Community Representatives work closely with their House Council Advisor to create purposeful and engaging programming for first-year students. Students in this role contribute to the council through active support and participation in scheduled meetings and within the event planning and execution processes. Community Representatives will bring programming ideas forward that they believe would engage and support the first year off-campus experience. Community Representatives will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in leadership, communication, organization, and more.
Positions available:
- five in Brantford
- 10 in Waterloo
Weekly time commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1 – 1.5 hours)
Other time commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (three to four per term)
Milton Opportunities
House Council
Looking to get involved as an incoming Milton student? First-year students can enhance their leadership skills with the LOCUS House Council. During weekly meetings, the LOCUS House Council plans first-year-wide events for students across all academic programs to connect.
The LOCUS House Council is comprised exclusively of first-year off-campus students. With the support of senior students, the LOCUS House Council offers monthly social programs for the entire LOCUS program. The LOCUS House Council likely resembles the student government council most students experience in high school.
House Council Positions
Applications for the LOCUS House Council will open in September. In the meantime, please feel free to review the available positions. Have any questions? Send us an email: locus@wlu.ca
The LOCUS House Council President works closely with their House Council Advisor to engage first-year students and build a sense of community. In this role, the president collaborates with the House Council Advisor and Vice Presidents to plan and facilitate weekly House Council meetings, including co-development of agendas, guiding discussions, managing expectations, and ensuring the council stays on task through the year. The President maintains a big-picture perspective to keep the council aligned and actively working towards achieving their goals. The LOCUS House Council President must maintain high engagement within the council and the LOCUS community to ensure a supportive network is being fostered among peers.
Role Takeaway: The individual holding this role will gain functional experience in leadership, team facilitation, strategic planning, and guiding a team towards achieving shared goals.
Related Fields: This role provides hands-on experience for students interested in fields such as leadership/management, project/program coordination, and event planning. It is also well-suited for students interested in leading a team, overseeing projects, and facilitating the steps towards achieving a collective goal(s) in collaborative environments. *Note: These are just a few of many examples - this role aims to build transferable skills that are valuable across a wide range of career paths and fields of work/study.
Positions Available: 1
Weekly Time Commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1-1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other Time Commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (3-4 per term)
The Vice President (VP) of Training & Development regularly facilitates team-building activities to strengthen the skillsets within the House Council, such as leadership, management, and teamwork. The VP of Training & Development will assess the councils' collective skills and abilities and implement activities that help strengthen and further develop these qualities. The Vice President of Training & Development will also assist in running social events for the House Council members to deepen the bond formed on the council, ultimately improving teamwork and individual experiences.
Role Takeaway: The individual holding this role will gain functional experience in workshop/activity facilitation, team/group training and development, and supporting the growth and success of their peers/colleagues.
Related Fields: This role provides hands-on experience for students interested in fields such as Human Resources, organizational leadership, teaching and learning, and more! *Note: These are just a few of the many examples - this role aims to build transferable skills that are valuable across a wide range of career paths and fields of work/study.
Positions Available: 1
Weekly Time Commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1-1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other Time Commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (3-4 per term)
The Vice President (VP) of Finance and Administration works closely with the President and House Council Advisor to oversee the administrative and operational functions of the House Council, including managing and providing updates on the council budget as well as planning and assisting in the allocation of funds to support House Council programming and initiatives. In this role, the VP of Finance and Administration contributes to the coordination and flow of House Council meetings by co-developing the agendas and taking meeting minutes. They also play a key role in the administrative aspects of the council and event planning, such as schedule and checklist creation, monitoring task progress, and development of supporting documents. The VP of Finance and Administration will also work alongside the VP of Training and Development to continuously evaluate the councils' strengths and identify opportunities for improvement.
Role Takeaway: The individual holding this role will gain experience in providing financial oversight of a budget, coordination of administrative tasks, and effective and efficient oversight of general team logistics and operations.
Related Fields: This role provides hands-on experience for students interested in fields related to administration, operations, project management, finance, event planning, and more! *Note: These are just a few of the many examples - this role aims to build transferable skills that are valuable across a wide range of career paths and fields of work/study.
Positions Available: 1
Weekly Time Commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1-1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other Time Commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (3-4 per term)
The Vice President (VP) of Marketing and Engagement focuses on the promotion of events to engage the larger first-year community. In this role, the VP of Marketing and Engagement collaborates with the council members to develop and execute creative marketing strategies to promote the various events and initiatives hosted by the LOCUS House Council. This role manages and oversees the Milton LOCUS House Council Instagram account by planning content, creating posts, and monitoring follower/viewer engagement to inform future posts. The VP of Marketing and Engagement will have access to a variety of marketing tools, including Canva and Instagram, to create engaging and visually appealing content to promote the LOCUS House Council Events and maintain engagement with the broader LOCUS community on the Milton Campus.
Role Takeaway: The individual in this role will gain experience in social media management, content creation, and developing marketing strategies to engage a target audience. It is the perfect opportunity to utilize creativity and practice out-of-the-box thinking!
Related Fields: This role provides hands-on experience for students interested in fields/areas such as marketing, communications, social media management, and event promotion. *Note: These are just a few of the many examples - this role aims to build transferable skills that are valuable across a wide range of career paths and fields of work/study.
Positions Available: 1
Weekly Time Commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1-1.5 hours)
- Executive Meeting (1 hour)
Other Time Commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (3-4 per term)
Program representatives work closely with the House Council Advisor and Executive team to create and facilitate purposeful and engaging programming that reflects the diverse interests and needs of the first-year off-campus students. In this role, representatives will bring forward unique insights, feedback, and event ideas to help bring together the entire first-year community. Program Representatives will actively contribute to council meetings and support the planning and execution of initiatives and events, while acting as a voice for students within their specific program.
Role Takeaway: Program representatives will gain experience in event planning, facilitation, and evaluation while representing the perspectives of their peers. They will specifically support the planning and facilitation of LOCUS House Council programming/events that reflect the needs of their program, while working alongside other program representatives to ensure events are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of the first-year students at Laurier Milton.
Related Fields: This role provides first-hand experience for students interested in fields such as communications, community engagement, event planning, and facilitation. *Note: These are just a few of the many examples - this role aims to build transferable skills that are valuable across a wide range of career paths and fields of work/study.
Available Positions:
- Psychology Representative
- Positions Available: 1-2
- Computer Science Representative
- Positions Available: 1-2
- Business Technology Management (BTM) Representative
- Positions Available: 1-2
- Software Engineering Representative
- Positions Available: 1-2
Weekly Time Commitment:
- House Council Meeting (1-1.5 hours)
Other Time Commitments:
- House Council events as scheduled (3-4 per term)