Professional Development

Whether in-class or online, Western’s Educational Assistance Program allows employees to enhance their professional development through Western's Department of Continuing Studies (CGA designations, Human Resources Certificate, etc.) and Fanshawe College (professional certifications in Accounting, Human Resources Management and Marketing).

In addition, The Government of Canada offers sites to assist with career planning.

Available on UWO’s Human Resources website is a section devoted to Leaders and Managers, providing information on issues such as supervision, time management, staff relations and performance.

The Western CIM program is available to Western's academic and administrative leaders and staff who are engaged in human resource, accounting or financial management functions as part of their work (e.g.: managers, directors, administrative officers, unit leaders, or other roles in a Faculty or support unit). Educational Assistance funding is available to participants according to their employee agreement.

Additional Information:

Western’s Equity Services site offers useful information regarding employment equity and diversity, discrimination, harassment and other human-rights related issues.