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The University of Waterloo is exploring the possibility of joining University Pension Plan (UPP). To do so would mean converting our Registered Pension Plan (RPP) to UPP, a multi-employer, jointly sponsored defined benefit pension plan.

Effective October 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Ontario will increase to $17.60 per hour, following the annual inflation adjustment, and $16.60 for students under age 18.

As of July 22, 2025, Sentio Counsellor-Assisted Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) will be available as part of our EFAP benefit with Homewood Health. 

This new platform is designed to enhance hiring procedures, deliver a better recruiting experience for candidates, and provide University administrators with information to support data-driven decision making.

Salary Increase Advice now available in Workday  

Salary Increase Advice and Faculty Histograms

On May 1st of each year, the University of Waterloo’s extended health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability (LTD) benefits are typically subject to a contract renewal. Learn more.

T4s are now available

 As we transition to the new framework, we will not require managers and employees to complete forms for the 2024 performance year. Instead, we are asking managers to have performance conversations with their direct reports to review 2024-25 plans, to provide feedback for the 2024 year, and to set goals for the coming year.