We're Hiring: Programming & Events Manager

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.

This role is a full-time contract (3 years) position that includes:

• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

• GRSP Matching program: Enrolment eligibility in the WLU Students' Union program

• Vacation: Beginning at 2 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays

• Professional Development Opportunities: Eligibility for Tuition Waiver Program.

• The final salary for this role is based on candidate experience, organizational compensation salary grid structure, and budget consideration.

ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, Student Experience, the Programming & Events Manager will be focused on the execution and support of programming, activities and events of the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union. The incumbent will be highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, be extremely well organized, detail oriented, have strong interpersonal skills and excellent time management skills.

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POSITION TITLE: Programming and Events Manager

POSITION LEVEL: Full time, contract position (3 year)

WAGE RATE: Starting at $55,000 commensurate to experience and qualifications

REPORTS TO: Director, Student Experience

EDUCATION: Post Secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent

LOCATION: Waterloo Based, Multi-Campus portfolio

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday July 30th, 2025 at 11:59PM

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to suhiring@wlu.ca and in the subject line indicate that it is for the "Programming and Events Manager Position". No cover letter required.

For questions about the role, reach out to our Executive Director: Phil Champagne at pchampagne@wlu.ca

For questions about how to apply or accommodations in the process, reach out to Kelly Lee - Director, Member Services at klee@wlu.ca

Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union does not use AI Technology in our recruitment process. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in applying with the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union.