About

About the Staff Association

Much of the following is taken from the UWSA Constitution.

Vision

Championing staff interests to ensure the University of Waterloo is recognized as one of the top workplaces in Canada.

Mission

A professional association that represents the interests of university support staff through partnerships with administration and other representative groups across the campus community. With our partners, we cultivate a progressive work environment where staff are empowered to grow and develop.

Values

Our association is built upon a dedication to a safe and respectful work environment, supporting professionalism and confidence in the workplace. As an association we value leadership, creativity, talent, and teamwork.

Do you need information or confidential advice?

Do you or someone you know require assistance with work-related situations?

Please contact the UWSA Executive Manager, Gail Spencer, x38668.

SA Executive Committee and office staff

Position Name and Location

Email and Ext.

Committee
Membership

President Trevor Grove
Computer Science
uwsa.president@uwaterloo.ca
x34679
SRC, PACSC,
Members’ Advisory,
Area Reps (chair)
Past President Doug Dye
Safety Office
ddye@uwaterloo.ca
x35613
SRC (co-chair), PACSC,
Members’ Advisory
Treasurer Darlene Ryan
International Student Office
darlene@uwaterloo.ca
x32814
PACSC,
P B & C (chair)
Secretary Jason Gorrie
IST
jbgorrie@uwaterloo.ca
x37842
PACSC, C&M
Directors Tom Graham
Plant Operations
t2graham@uwaterloo.ca
x33461
SRC, C&M,
P B & C
  Katherine MacLean
SSO-Learning Services
kmaclean@uwaterloo.ca
x33245
SRC, C&M
  Carlos Mendes
Psychology
carlos@uwaterloo.ca
x35669
SRC, C&M,
P B & C

Jeremy Steffler
Co-operative Education & Career Services
jr2steff@uwaterloo.ca
x32997
SRC, Nominating, Staff Traning & Development
Executive
Manager
Gail Spencer
DC 3608
gspencer@uwaterloo.ca
x38668
C&M (chair),
Members’ Advisory (chair)
Nominating (chair)
Administrative
Assistant
Darlene Garside
DC 3603
dgarside@uwaterloo.ca
x33566
 

SRC- Staff Relations Committee
PACSC – Provost’s Advisory Committee on Staff Compensation
C&M – Communications and Membership Committee
P B & C – Pension, Benefits & Compensation (sub-committee)

Career Advising for UW Staff

Confidential career advising services for staff are available from the Staff Career Advisor:

Rebecca Burwell (rburwell@uwaterloo.ca) (ext. 31003)

For more information, please check the Career Services website

Membership

Who can be a member of the Staff Association?

From the UWSA Constitution:
“Article III – Membership

1. Eligibility

Membership is available to all University Support Staff whose appointment is to exceed four months and is not represented by a union. Members have full voting privileges on matters brought before the general membership for a vote and are eligible to serve on the UWSA Executive Committee (EC).