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Stay well and active during your postdoc!ÌýÌýprovides memberships to postdocsÌýfor $100.48+hst per term.Ìý, you can access:

• PAC & CIF facilities, including fitness centres, gyms, the Field House, squash courts, swimming pool, skating rink, and more.

You will also be able to register for:

• (swimming lessons, first aid, personal training, martial arts, dance, skating lessons, squash lessons, etc.)

A wide variety of programming offers many opportunities to play. All interests, levels, and abilities welcome!

For those with families, Warrior recreation also offers and programming for children.

Sustainable TransportationÌýhas made available theÌýGrand River Transit bus pass for University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ employeesÌýas part of the TravelWise program.ÌýThis option allows you to purchase a monthly transit pass at a 15% discount after filling out aÌý. Contact Parking Services or Grand River TransitÌýfor more information.Ìý

°Õ³ó±ðÌýConflict Management OfficeÌýacts as aÌýresource to all members of the University community, including postdocs. They offer confidentialÌýconsultations,Ìýsupport, and resources related to conflict management and human rights.ÌýNote that speaking with conflict management does not automatically start an official complaint or policy process, and services include:

• support and adviceÌýfor postdocs dealing with conflict
• conflict coaching
• mediation between postdocs and supervisors
• help you understand what your rights are and how they apply to specific situations
• provide you with information about what options are available to you when dealing with human rights issues
• guide you through the process of responding informally or formally to a human rights issue

Depending on the situation, you may also wish to familiarize yourself with Policy 33 – Ethical Behaviour and talk with the Conflict Management Office about how this policy may apply to your situation.

Postdoctoral scholars who do not have a local family physician, are able to accessÌýStudent Health ServicesÌýon campus.

The Family Health Clinic, located in Health Services, provides primary care to immediate family members of our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars relocating to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region, without a local family physician. The Family Health Clinic offers appointments for all primary care needs, including pre/postnatal care, newborn/infant care, well-child assessments, and routine immunizations.

Health Services and the Family Health Clinic can be reached by calling 519 888 4096.

Are you in crisis, feeling unsafe, or worried you might hurt yourself or others?Ìý

Campus supports

• Special Constable ServiceÌý- For emergency services on campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

• Counselling ServicesÌý- Offers same-day appointments for emergencies and can be found in the Needles Hall addition on the 2nd Floor
• Health ServicesÌý-ÌýOffers walk-in appointments for urgent concerns and can be found in the Health Services building
• Ìý- OffersÌýaddiction, mental health, and crisis servicesÌýprovided by 11 agencies across À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Wellington. If you are in crisis or need support, callÌý1-844-HERE247 (1-844-437-3247) anytime.

Postdocs receiving extended health benefits may receive coverage for various mental health related services (e.g. appointments with a licensed social worker), and postdocs receiving the full extended health and dental benefits also have access to counselling through theÌýEmployee Assistance Program. Please contact Human Resources (hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca) to confirm your benefit eligibility.

Community resources

The Distress CentreÌý

• Youth Line | 519-745-9909 (18 years and younger)
• EARS Line | 519-570-3277 (dedicated to male victims of sexual assault)
• Community Links | 519 744-5594 (Mental Health & Addictions Data Base Line)

The Crisis Line

519-744-1813Ìý´Ç°ùÌý1-866-366-4566Ìý(toll free)Ìý

Offering prevention, assessment, intervention and resolution for urgent mental health and psychosocial crisis situations.

Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the yearÌýthroughout À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region

Mobile Crisis walk-in

The safety and security of University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students, staff, and faculty when travelling abroad is a priority. If you have an emergency while travelling internationally, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International provides aÌýlist of resourcesÌýto assist.Ìý

If the emergency is medical, contact your medical insurance provider or theÌýUniversity benefit provider.Ìý

Provided you have the extended health care benefit, you and your insured dependants are covered while travelling out of the country for emergency medical services. View theÌýOut of country benefit pageÌýfor more information on emergency contacts, coverage, and information on travelling to Cuba.

Note:ÌýYou must contact Canada LifeÌýin the event of an emergency while travelling out of the country.

Information Systems & TechnologyÌý(IST) offers postdocs access to the IT Professional Development (ITPD) program, which includes courses in technical and computing skills to University employees. Training is delivered through instructor-led workshops.ÌýWorkshops range from basic to advanced skills and include courses f´Ç°ùÌýapplications, website management, project management, and more. View theÌýÌýfor a schedule of upcoming courses, information on how to register, or to access course handouts.

In addition to receiving anÌýÌýduring their time as a postdoctoral scholars,Ìýall postdocs will automatically receive extended access to their University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ email address and other University systems, including Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and Eduroam, for a period of 16 months after their employment with the University ends. After this 16-month period, former postdoctoral scholars will retain access to their University email account only.Ìý

Legal and Immigration Services (LIS) provides expert legal advice and consultation to members of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community, including information for postdocs. Postdocs with questions about visas or immigration should reach out to LIS at lis-imm@uwaterloo.ca. This office has subject–matter experts on immigration and temporary foreign workers as they relate to the University community. They also oversee the University's responsibilities under immigration rules.

Postdoctoral scholars can access all of the Library's services, including:

• help from a Liaison Librarian
• borrowing privileges
• interlibrary loans
• research data management resources
• study rooms and bookings

Explore theÌýpostdoc sectionÌýof the library website for more information.Ìý

°Õ³ó±ðÌýOffice of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-RacismÌýprovides anti-oppressive, trauma-informed resources and support for all members of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community, including postdocs. Ìý

Please contact the Office of EDI-R via theirÌýIntake Form, if you need direct support, have any questions or need access to resources.

Resources, Tools & Getting SupportÌý

If you have questions or concerns about your rights or other equity issues within the University the office can provide resources and tools to get support, including:Ìý

• Know your rightsÌý
• Anti-racism resources
• Accommodations for racial traumaÌý
• Pride at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý

Education and Training

To facilitate greater knowledge and allyship at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, this office organizes regular events and opportunities related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, including: Ìý

• Workshops on anti-racism, and equity (including 2SLGBTQ+ Fundamentals, Equitable Recruitment and Selection etc.) open to all students, faculty, and staff.Ìý
• E-learning course on confronting anti-Black racism.
• Podcasts on topical issues and other resources for further learning. Ìý

°Õ³ó±ðÌýOffice of Indigenous RelationsÌýworks to support Indigenous members of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community, including postdocs.ÌýÌýÌý

Indigenous employee community resourcesÌý

All First Nations, Métis, and Inuit employees and retirees of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ & Affiliated and Federated Institutions of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ are invited to join in monthly social events, and collaborative teams channels. ContactÌýindigenousrelations@uwaterloo.caÌýfor more information on how to join. Ìý

Events and workshops

Events and gatherings are organized throughout the year, providing spaces for learning and reflection. Some are specifically for Indigenous staff and students, while others are open to all allies as opportunities for education and connection. Ìý

Resources and allyship

For anyone interested in learning more about reconciliation and allyship, the Office of Indigenous Relations provides several guides and resources, including:Ìý

• Indigenous terminology guideÌý
• Allyship and general knowledge buildingÌý
• Educational collaborations and online coursesÌý

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, GSPA sends out the Postdoc e-news to all postdocs through their official @uwaterloo.ca email account. This contains relevant information (including news, events, and opportunities) for postdocs. Visit our webpage toÌýlearn more about the postdoc e-news, and for an archive of past issues.Ìý

Looking for a way to connect with other postdocs on campus? You’re invited to join the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Postdoc LinkedIn Group! This group offers a space for postdocs to make connections with other postdocs, ask questions, and share advice or relevant resources. Visit ourÌýPostdoc LinkedIn Group websiteÌýto learn more about how to join and how to create a LinkedIn profile.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýSexual Violence Prevention and Response OfficeÌý(SVPRO) supports all members of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community, including postdocs, who have experienced or been impacted by sexual violence (survivors, victims, friends, bystanders, those who have received disclosures, and so on). The harm does not have to have happened on campus or during your time at university for you to receive support.

Get Support
If you have experienced sexual violence:

• SVPRO can meet to speak confidentially about what happened (where one can share as much or as little as they prefer); provide information on supports and resources; help facilitate accommodations; explore reporting options available within the University and off campus; and discuss safety planning.

If you have received a disclosure about someone else’s experience of sexual violence:

• SVPRO can confidentially meet to help inform of best practices for listening and responding, as well as guide you on knowing what your roles and responsibilities are.

Important notes:

• Contacting SVPRO will not initiate an investigation.
• SVPRO is also not a crisis service. You can find a list of resources, including crisis services on their website.

Educational Offerings
For anyone in the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community interested in learning more about the prevention of sexual violence and about building a protective campus environment that centres consent, SVPRO offers trainings and workshops, as well as asynchronous online education and events throughout the year.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýStatistical Consulting and Survey Research UnitÌý(SCSRU) provides statistical advice to those working on research problems, in addition to offering a full suite of survey research services that include survey methodology and sampling frame consultation, questionnaire design, programming, data collection (telephone, web, mail, face-to-face, and mixed mode surveys), sample weights, and data analysis. SCSRU services support clients to get accurate, meaningful results.

Visit theÌýpostdoc tax resourcesÌýpage to learn more about the Canadian tax return submission process, and get support filing your tax returns as a postdoc.Ìý

WatCardÌýis your University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ID card, access card, and convenience card – all in one! With many services and vendors both on and off campus, there are hundreds of ways to make your WatCard work for you.Ìý

Visit theÌýWatCard OfficeÌýto obtain a WatCard. Bring a copy of your contract or an offer letter from your department which validates your employment. You will also need government-issued photo identification. Your identification must show your name spelled in English.