Staff Relations Committee

One member at large is needed for the Staff Relations Committee (SRC), a key forum through which we establish staff working conditions with the University. Any issue on campus that affects staff may be discussed and remedies suggested. Under Policy 1, all policies affecting staff must be approved by this committee. SRC also reviews organizational changes across the University.

SRC is co-chaired by the UWSA president and UW's Chief Human Resources Officer. Representing staff are the three presidents, three directors, and one member at large.

Openings: One
Term: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2027
Deadline: July 18

What’s involved

Staff Relations Committee (SRC) members participate in the behind-the-scenes work of creating and updating staff-related University policies (Class S policies). They are also involved in ensuring that Policy 18 - Staff Employment is adhered to in any reorganizations that may occur during their term on SRC.

Please see Policy 1 – Initiation and Review of University Policies, appendix B for more information about the committee.

Qualifications

SRC functions best with members who are:

• Very invested in the interests and wellbeing of staff.
• Familiar with University policies and procedures relating to staff.
• Self-reflective and committed to challenging implicit biases.
• Conscientious, collaborative, and equity minded.
• Willing to share their thoughts and opinions with the committee while holding space for the perspectives of others.
• Able to treat and discuss personal information with sensitivity and confidentiality.

All UWSA members with an assigned USG will be considered, regardless of appointment type or contract end date.

Time commitment

SRC meets once or twice a month for up to three hours in total, sometimes with substantial meeting preparation. There may be additional preparatory meetings with UWSA representatives. The member at large receives one day of release time each term, which will be communicated to their manager by Human Resources.

How to apply

Please submit the UWSA committee application form by July 18. Please direct any questions to uwsa@uwaterloo.ca. Applications will be reviewed by the end of July. The UWSA Appointments Committee may call upon applicants for interviews.