The UWSA Appointments Committee nominates and/or appoints Staff Association members as representatives on both UWSA and University of Waterloo committees.
Openings: 1
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027 (two years; members are eligible for reappointment for one subsequent two-year term)
Deadline: May 2, 2025
What’s involved
This committee reviews applications for staff representative openings and appoints members to 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. No committee experience is required and all members are encouraged to apply.
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.
All UWSA members with an assigned USG will be considered, regardless of appointment type or contract end date.
Time commitment
The committee meets approximately 6–7 times a year for one hour on an add needed basis. Some reading preparation is required with approximately 5-10 applications for review prior to each meeting.
Participation rights and recognition
Members have a right to participate in UWSA business under the Memorandum of Agreement between the UWSA and the University: “The University shall not interfere with the participation of Members in Association meetings or other Association business, provided that such participation does not unreasonably interfere with the performance of a Member's duties and other responsibilities to the University.” (MoA section 2.6.3)
Upon request, committee members will receive a letter from the UWSA president and committee chair detailing their contributions to the working group and its value to the Association, for use in their performance appraisal.
Committee members will have access to general training provided to UWSA volunteers, support from the Operations Team, and a community of UWSA volunteers.
How to apply
Please submit the UWSA committee application form by May 2. Please direct any questions to the chair of the UWSA Appointments Committee, Carly Richardson, at carly.richardson@uwaterloo.ca.