Employee Learning & Development at Waterloo
The University of Waterloo recognizes the benefits of lifelong learning and employee growth and development to invest in our talent and strengthen our communities.
The Organizational and Human Development (OHD) team supports employee development through the design and delivery of comprehensive learning and professional development workshops, programs, learning events for employees at all levels to grow, develop skills, elevate performance, and advance career goals.
Our Learning and Development Specialists offer consultative services to improve individual, team, and unit excellence. We also organize the annual Waterloo Staff Conference and the Keeping Well at Work learning experiences. These learning events bring engaging and informative keynotes to the campus and provide multiple in-house workshops, many developed by colleagues from across the University.
We encourage you to explore all that our OHD team offers to the Waterloo community.
Did you know? University of Waterloo employees have a minimum 5 days/35 hours of training and development under Policy 18, section Three. Employees are highly recommended to explore this policy.
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The University of Waterloo takes pride in the unique talents and skills of our employees. We also take pride in offering our employees opportunities to learn, develop, and grow.
Starting this Fall, OHD is launching new themed learning paths. Our focus has been to reimagine and develop our workshops and partnered learning opportunities centred around several skill areas essential to the ongoing success of our employees. The themed learning paths make it possible for you to choose your own learning journey to enhance and advance your career at the University of Waterloo. Our goal is to create learning options that support the development of your talents and meet your individual needs and interests.
OHD is excited to offer these learning and development opportunities and welcomes staff to choose their path or select any combination of offerings from across the themes to design your own development journey.
We offer customized learning and services to support departmental and organizational needs.
Learn more about submitting a request for Custom Learning Experiences or Organizational Development Services.
This authenticated site includes resources that we commonly use in our programs, including support and reference materials for employees regarding learning and development.
Resources include articles, videos, podcasts, as well as archived keynotes.
We organize two large annual learning and development events, working with University partners to develop workshops for your professional and personal development.
Look for registration announcements for these wonderful events in the spring and fall term.
Contact Us:
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your learning and development options with you.
General Inquiries | ohd@uwaterloo.ca
The OHD Team
Melanie Will
Director, Talent Development
John Fedy
Manager, Learning and Development
Chun Chih Chen
Online Instructional Designer and Learning Specialist
Alannah Robinson
Organizational Development Specialist - Consulting
Susan Willsie
Organizational Development Specialist – Talent Management
Dana Evans Laity
Learning and Development Specialist - Onboarding
Laura Maple
Learning and Development Specialist - Employee Development
Krystal Mittler
Events and Programs Coordinator
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Learn more about our customized workshops and facilitated sessions.