The UWSA is seeking applications to the University of Waterloo Staff Association Appointments Committee. This committee nominates and/or appoints UWSA members as representatives on UWSA operational or ad hoc committees and University of Waterloo committees.
Openings: One
Term: March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2026
Deadline: Wednesday, February 21
What’s involved
This committee reviews applications for staff representative openings and appoints members to both UWSA and UW committees. Committee members need to read submitted applications and various committee terms of reference documents in preparation for meetings.
Members will gain insights into the many committees that keep the work of the UWSA and UW going. No committee experience is required and all members are encouraged to apply.
Please see the Appointments Committee Terms of Reference for more information.
Qualifications
The Appointments Committee functions best with members who are:
- Able to match the needs and expectations of a committee to the skills identified on an application, without upholding systemic barriers to participation.
- Excited about seeing staff apply their expertise and experience in new and valuable ways.
- Self-reflective and committed to challenging implicit biases.
- Conscientious, collaborative, and equity minded.
- Willing to share their thoughts and opinions with the committee while holding space for the perspectives of others.
- Able to treat and discuss applications with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Time commitment
The committee meets approximately 6–7 times a year for one hour on an add needed basis. Some reading preparation is required with approximately 5-10 applications for review prior to each meeting.
How to apply
Please submit the UWSA committee application form by Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Please direct any questions to the chair of the UWSA Appointments Committee, Carly Richardson, at carly.richardson@uwaterloo.ca. Applications will be reviewed the week of February 26.
