About the Staff Association

The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) is an independent, non-profit, democratic organization providing staff with a voice on university committees to influence decisions pertaining to working conditions, benefits, compensation, and more.

The UWSA is run by a team of three ongoing employees plus the president (on a one-year secondment), president-elect, and past president. A Board of Directors elected by and from the UWSA membership provides oversight.

Welcome video

You can learn more about the University of Waterloo Staff Association in our introduction for new UW staff members. 

Please note that since this was filmed, Gail Spencer's title changed to Staff Advocacy Officer. Lisa Habel is president as of November 1, 2024.