Committee application form

Use this form to:

  • put your name forward for a University of Waterloo committee
  • apply to join a University of Waterloo Staff Association committee
  • sign up to represent your colleagues as an Area Representative
Tell us about you
Your deparment/unit
Provide a link to your LinkedIn profile or a personal web page.
Application
Application questions will appear once you select a committee.
Please select the committee from the list below. If you don't see the committee name, choose "other" and enter it in the field.
Indicate the name of the executive search or nominating committee. E.g., Dean of Arts, VP Research.
Select your campus location.

The information that you provide is a key factor in the final selection of the staff representative. The selection committee will gain a better understanding of your qualifications and suitability for the committee work if the information provided is robust. Here are some tips:

  • Read and understand the Terms of Reference for the committee.
  • Answer all questions thoroughly; provide relevant examples of your skills and experience.
  • Tailor your answers to the position you are seeking.
  • Always check spelling and grammar.

If you are selected for the position, your application will be kept in the UWSA Office for the duration of your term on the committee.

Experience
If you have served on any committees (or project teams, task forces, or working groups) while working at Waterloo, please describe your involvement (committee name, role on committee, years of service, etc.).
Is there any other information or experience you would like the committee to consider? You can share any information you think might be relevant, such as lived experience, volunteer work, trainings, or professional or academic expertise.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
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Area Representatives Committee
What area are you looking to represent?

Your “area” might be your department or unit, a group of related departments/units, or a subset of a department/unit. Staff in an area should have regular contact and shared working conditions.

If an appropriate “area” is not represented in the list (e.g. a subset of a large department), or you would like to combine areas, please select "Other/Custom area" at the end of the list.

To the best of your knowledge, select one of the following ranges.

Good news! Your application to the UWSA Area Reps Council will be automatically approved, pending confirmation of your UWSA membership status.

Note that your role as an Area Rep will be posted on the Area Reps section of the UWSA website.

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you agree to your responsibilities as outlined in the Area Reps Terms of Reference, including:

  1. Committing to a term of at least two years.
  2. Becoming familiar with UWSA governing documents and services.
  3. Introducing yourself to colleagues as their Area Representative.
  4. Attending monthly Area Reps meetings and participating in discussions.
  5. Communicating important information to all Waterloo staff or just to members as appropriate.

Good news! The UWSA Fundraising and Social Committee is an informal committee and your application will be automatically approved, pending confirmation of your UWSA membership status.

How did you hear about this role?
Please tell us how you heard about the committee. This information will help us determine which communication channels work best.