The Appointments Committee plays a key role in ensuring that staff have a strong, credible voice at decision‑making tables. The committee oversees fair, transparent, and equity‑informed appointment processes for staff roles on both UWSA committees and University of Waterloo committees and advisory bodies. Through its work, the committee helps ensure staff perspectives are meaningfully represented across governance structures.
Openings: 2
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Term: June 1, 2026 – May 30, 2028 (renewable once at the discretion of the committee chair)
What’s involved
This committee reviews applications for staff representative openings and appoints or recommends members for both UWSA and UW committees. Committee members need to read submitted applications and various committee terms of reference documents in preparation for meetings.
Members will gain insights into the many committees that keep the work of the UWSA and UW going. Please see the Appointments Committee Terms of Reference for more information.
Qualifications
The Appointments Committee functions best with members who are:
- Able to match the needs and expectations of a committee to the skills identified on an application, without upholding systemic barriers to participation.
- Excited about seeing staff apply their expertise and experience in new and valuable ways.
- 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 applications with sensitivity and confidentiality.
No committee experience is required, and all Voting Members are encouraged to apply, including those whose current contracts end within the advertised term of this appointment.
Time commitment
The committee meets approximately 6–7 times a year for one hour on an as-needed basis. Some reading preparation is required with approximately 5-10 applications for review prior to each meeting.
Participation rights and recognition
Members have the right to participate in UWSA business under the Memorandum of Agreement between the UWSA and the University of Waterloo, as long as participation does not unreasonably interfere with a member’s duties to the University.
Upon request, committee members will receive a letter from the UWSA president and relevant committee chair outlining contributions to the role and its value to the Association, for use in performance appraisal.
How to apply
Please submit the UWSA committee application form by May 22. Applications will be reviewed by May 27. Please direct any questions to uwsa@uwaterloo.ca.