Onboarding and orientation

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

HR Foundations for Managers, Part III: Managing Leaves, Absences and Accommodations

Format: Online workshop

HR Foundations for Managers are a series of learning modules intended to build awareness and a deeper understanding of how to navigate Human Resources-related processes, procedures, and policies at the University of Waterloo.

These modules are designed to provide insight and guidance, showcasing the information and support available for the HR processes managers are accountable for in support of their teams.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

HR Foundations for Managers, Part II: Leading team performance and development

Format: In-person workshop in February 2026

HR Foundations for Managers are a series of learning modules intended to build awareness and a deeper understanding of how to navigate Human Resources-related processes, procedures, and policies at the University of Waterloo.

These modules are designed to provide insight and guidance, showcasing the information and support available for the HR processes managers are accountable for in support of their teams.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

HR Foundations for Managers Part I: Leading across the employee lifecycle

Format: In-person workshop January 2026

HR Foundations for Managers are a series of learning modules intended to build awareness and a deeper understanding of how to navigate Human Resources-related processes, procedures, and policies at the University of Waterloo.

These modules are designed to provide insight and guidance, showcasing the information and support available for the HR processes managers are accountable for in support of their teams.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 8:45 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Tuesday, September 22, 2026 8:45 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

New Employee Orientation

Format: In-person 

As a new employee at the University of Waterloo, you are encouraged to participate in New Employee Orientation. The University of Waterloo is much more than a place to work, and we want to take this half-day to get to know you and share the Waterloo story with you along with the many supports, resources and development opportunities our diverse and exciting community has to offer.