We're Hiring our Governance Coordinator for the 2026-27 Academic Year
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ABOUT US: The Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union is an independent not-for-profit organization formally affiliated with Wilfrid Laurier University. We are governed by a Board of Directors, 12 elected undergraduate students, and managed by an elected President and CEO who serves a 1-year term. The President’s Executive Leadership Team, both current students and recent graduates, serve in their roles alongside a continuing staff team managed by our Executive Director.
The Students’ Union exists to represent, advocate for, and support all Laurier undergraduate students. We work to ensure the student experience is affordable, accessible, safe, and that a high-quality academic experience is paired with opportunities for diverse and inclusive social interaction. It is our goal to be a student-drive organization that is accountable to our members, community focussed, and adaptable to change.
SUMMARY: The Students' Union is an incorporated not-for-profit organization that utilizes the Policy Governance system of organizational governance. A 12-member Board of Directors ensure broad oversight over the organization through monitoring of the President and Chief Executive Officer while also strategically evaluating the needs of the Wilfrid Laurier University undergraduate students. The Governance Coordinator executes the administrative functions of the Board of Directors, including the corporate secretary and Chief Returning Officer duties. The Governance Coordinator works under the daily guidance of the Director, Policy Research & Advocacy and also reports to the Chair of the Board & Chief Governance Officer. To be successful in this role you will need high attention to detail, clear communication skills, the ability to complete tasks according to specific deadlines, an aptitude for critical thinking, and strong organizational skills.
Please click on the link below to review the full job description:
POSITION LEVEL: Part-time, contract (12-months)
LOCATION: Waterloo based, with occasional travel to Brantford a necessity
SALARY RANGE: $18.50 per hour (see hourly schedule below)
REPORTS TO: Director, Policy Research & Advocacy, and the Chair of the Board & CGO
EDUCATION: Pursuing or completed a post-secondary degree at WLU within the current academic year
TECHNICAL: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
CLOSING DATE: Sunday March 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm
HOW TO APPLY: Send your cover letter and resume in ONE PDF to studentsunionhiring@wlu.ca before the closing date above
For questions about the role, reach out to Ian Muller - Director, Policy Research & Advocacy at imuller@wlu.ca or the Chair of the Board at suboardchair@wlu.ca
For questions about how to apply, or if you require accommodations in the process, reach out to Kelly - Director, Member Services at klee@wlu.ca
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