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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 and 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 are currently closed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Still looking to get involved? Check out our main webpage and follow 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) have now closed. If you are looking to get involved as an off-campus first-year student, we encourage you to check out LOCUS Links as well as our upcoming events!
“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
Looking to get involved as an incoming Milton student? The leadership council is a great way to meet other students and develop leadership skills. Hiring for first-year student-specific positions will begin in September.
Take a look at all the roles that make up this council, including:
- Marketing Executive
- Events Executive
- Finance and Administration Executive
- Wellness Representative
- Psychology Student Representatives
- Computer Science Student Representatives
- Business Technology Management (BTM) Student Representatives