Faculty Representatives

  • Faculty of Arts Representative - vacant

  • Faculty of Education Representative - vacant

  • Martin Luther Representative - vacant

  • Faculty of Science Representative - filled

  • Faculty of Social Work Representative - vacant

  • Balsillie Representative - vacant

  • Lazaridis School of Business and Economics - vacant

  • Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Representative - vacant

  • Faculty of Liberal Arts Representative - vacant

  • Faculty of Music Representative - filled

Position Overview

Graduate Faculty Representatives serve an essential role within the GSA’s Student Leadership Team and as such, report directly to the President & CEO. This position is responsible for connecting with graduate students within their faculty through semesterly outreach initiatives, that provide welcoming spaces for graduate students to connect with peers and provide feedback, identifying barriers to graduate student success and bringing them to the attention of the GSA President. Faculty Representatives also serve on the Graduate Faculty Council, gaining valuable experience in university governance, as well as opportunities to continue polishing written and oral communication skills. Grad Faculty Representatives will meet regularly as a group and 1:1 with the GSA President to build connections and ensure all are adequately supported within this leadership role. This role is a great way to begin getting involved with the GSA if you think you may be interested in serving on the Board of Directors or applying for the President role in the future.  

This role embodies the GSA’s commitment to ensuring graduate student voices are heard and graduate students feel supported, valued and empowered. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Student Engagement: Facilitate regular connections among graduate students within your faculty (i.e. Faculty Townhalls) and encourage participation in GSA events.

  • Community Building: Cultivate a sense of community within your faculty and the GSA more broadly, strengthening partnerships to improve the overall graduate student experience. 

  • Advocacy and Support: Identify barriers to graduate student success, within your faculty and beyond, and communicate them to the GSA President to inform advocacy efforts.

  • Committee Involvement: Serve on Graduate Faculty Council, with the opportunity to serve on additional committees across the University that require graduate student representation, ensuring the needs and voices of graduate students are effectively advocated for. 

  • Commitment to Care: Act as a liaison between the GSA and your faculty, approaching work from a caring and compassionate lens that helps foster an equitable, inclusive and safe environment for all graduate students and staff. 

  • Collaboration: Collaborate with GSA leadership to ensure effective communication and a united approach to supporting graduate students across Laurier’s campuses.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Laurier graduate student (Master’s or PhD) with a passion for leadership and community-building. Must be a registered graduate student for the full length of the contract.

  • Previous Experience in student advocacy, engagement, or leadership roles with a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environments where all students feel valued and supported. 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster meaningful connections, engage with empathy, and collaborate effectively across programs within their faculty.

  • Dedication to student care and well-being, demonstrating a proactive approach to supporting peers, addressing concerns, and advocating for a positive graduate student experience.

  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a compassionate, student-centered approach. 

Terms of Employment 

Term: September 7, 2026 until April 30th, 2027 (must be a registered graduate student the entire duration) 

Compensation: The position offers an honorarium: $300 upon completion of onboarding/training and up to $750 for the fall term, and $750 for the winter term based on fulfillment of responsibilities. 

Training:  

  • Participate in GSA training 

  • Anti-Racism Onboarding Training for Staff and Faculty 

  • AODA Integrated Accessibility Training 

  • Cyber Awareness Training 

  • 4 Seasons of Reconciliation 

  • Bystander Training - All Modules 

  • Responding to Disclosure Training 

  • Building an Inclusive Workplace 101 

Work Environment 

  • Largely Self-Directed: Requires independent task management while aligning with leadership directives and team priorities 

  • Requires regular meetings: In addition to attending select monthly (minimum 4 of possible 8) Graduate Faculty Council meetings, Grad Faculty Reps will meet monthly (1 hr) as a full cohort and bimonthly (.5 hr) with the GSA president to discuss the role, responsibilities, and concerns within the faculty. 

  • Dynamic: Varying demands based on event timelines 

  • Occasional After-Hours Work: Some tasks may require evening or weekend availability 

  • Work Environment: This position is primarily remote, offering the flexibility to work from home the majority of the time. The successful candidate will be expected to have a reliable internet connection and a suitable workspace to support effective remote work. While day-to-day duties can be performed virtually, occasional in-person attendance at events, council meetings, and organizational gatherings will be required. These in-person commitments are typically scheduled in advance and may involve some local travel. This role requires a balance of independent work and active collaboration with team members and stakeholders in both virtual and physical settings. 

How To Apply

Please fill out the application form.

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Noon) 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.