News

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Call for Members: Sustainable Transportation Planning Group

The UWSA Appointments Committee is seeking applications for a staff representative on the new Sustainable Transportation Planning Group. The group will advise on the development of a Sustainable Transportation Plan, which will cover many aspects of campus transportation, including fleet, commuting, and shuttle service.

Openings: 1
Term: mid-July through May 2025
Deadline: July 8, 2024

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Call for Members: Dean of Engineering Nominating Committee

Mary Wells will be ending her first term as Dean of Engineering on June 30, 2025 and has indicated her willingness to be considered for a second term. The Vice-President, Academic & Provost is forming a nominating committee under Policy 45.

Openings: One
Term: August 2024 through April 2025
Deadline: July 8, 2024

Friday, June 14, 2024

Call for Members: Dean of Math Nominating Committee

The UWSA Appointments Committee is seeking one staff representative to help select the next dean of the Faculty of Mathematics.

Openings: One
Term: July 1 through April 2025
Deadline: June 21, 2024

The Vice-President, Academic & Provost is forming a nominating committee under Policy 45 to search for the next Dean of Math. In addition to a staff member elected by and from among staff in the Faculty, the policy calls for one staff member “appointed by the Staff Association, normally from the Faculty concerned.”

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Pride flag stickers now available in W Print

In the summer of 2023, the Faculty Association and Staff Association teamed up to distribute more than 5,000 pride flag stickers to employees, with the hope that thousands of pride stickers displayed all over our four campuses would help send the message that all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community belong at Waterloo.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Call for Members: Contract Staff Working Group

The UWSA Operations Team (the three employees and presidents) is creating a Contract Staff Working Group to identify ways in which the UWSA can improve opportunities and services for contract staff within the UWSA and help staff in temporary appointments feel safe, empowered to grow, and able to thrive at work.

We are seeking at least six staff members to participate in the working group, including one to serve as chair; our aim is that at least five will be staff on temporary appointments from different areas of the University.

All staff with an assigned USG and temporary contract will be considered, regardless of contract end date or membership in the UWSA.

Openings: 6+
Term: June 1 through November 30, 2024
Deadline: May 23, 2024

Monday, April 15, 2024

Call for Members: Staff Excellence Fund Committee

The UWSA Appointments Committee is calling for two members to join the selection committee for the Staff Excellence Fund.

The Staff Excellence Fund (SEF) is managed by the Provost's Advisory Committee on Staff Compensation (PACSC). PACSC has delegated responsibility to the UWSA to bring forward proposals from staff for two portions of this fund: Engagement and Leadership Development, and Healthy Workplace Initiatives.

The UWSA has established the SEF committee to generate, review, and recommend for approval staff-generated proposals for SEF funding that are in alignment with the goals of the Staff Excellence Fund by engaging UWSA members and supporting their proposal efforts.

Openings: Two
Term: June 1, 2024 – May 30, 2026
Deadline: Friday, May 10

Monday, April 15, 2024

Call for Members: Copyright Advisory Committee

A representative on the Copyright Advisory Committee is needed for a one-year term starting immediately.

The Copyright Advisory Committee (CAC) serves as the primary forum for collaborative decision-making regarding copyright and its applications on campus. The committee will work to keep campus administration, faculty, staff, and students informed about the current and ongoing status of copyright and licensing related issues, projects, and developments.

Openings: One
Term: May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025 (renewable)
Deadline: April 19, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Call for Members: Joint Health and Safety Committee, Stratford Campus

A representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee is needed at the Stratford campus location. Staff representation on these committees is mandatory under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

Seats: One staff representative is needed
Term: May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027
Deadline: April 19, 2024

Monday, April 1, 2024

A note about changes to parking

Like many of you, we have spent time carefully reading the announcement and FAQ about the changes coming to parking services. If you have not read the full announcement on the website, or the FAQ, we encourage you to do that as it may answer some of the questions you undoubtedly have. We encourage you to reach out to strnsprt@uwaterloo.ca with any additional questions.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

2024 Member Survey

UWSA Member Survey with brightly coloured speech bubbles.

The UW Staff Association (UWSA) is surveying members this month to measure progress on our strategic plan, improve our services, and continue to monitor the UW work environment and the impacts of the pandemic.