These training sessions are designed to provide an essential overview of UWinsite People. Whether you are managing your own information or supporting others, these sessions will help you navigate key features, streamline everyday tasks, and make the most of the system's tools to support your work.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Sessional Hiring in UWinsite People

Schedule: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Aby Saka
This session is designed for individuals within departments and faculties who as part of their role will be responsible for hiring Sessional Instructors within UWinsite People. Participants will learn how to effectively support every stage of the hiring process, from creating job requisition to candidate onboarding, as well as unique processes and requirements specific to hiring Sessionals.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Student Recruitment Processes in UWinsite People

Schedule: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Steph Beneteau
This session is designed for employees who are responsible for initiating student hiring processes in UWinsite People.

The course will review how to navigate and use the Recruitment Module to support each stage of the hiring process — from creating job requisitions to onboarding candidates. It will also highlight key considerations for hiring students into both academic support and non-academic roles, helping participants streamline and automate recruitment activities effectively.

We also recommend registering for the Research Assistant and Mitacs Scholarship Payments Made Simple to learn about procedures specific to research scholarship appointments.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Navigating UWinsite People 101 - Refresher

Schedule: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Oliga Tserakhava
Join us for a refresher session on the UWinsite People platform, designed to help you confidently navigate and make the most of our HR and Payroll system. This session will guide you through essential features, including updating personal information, viewing payslips, entering timecards, requesting time off, and more. Whether you are looking to brush up on familiar tasks or streamline your day-to-day HR processes, this session will provide practical tips and guidance to help you feel in control and empowered.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Timecard Entry & Approval

Schedule: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Maureen Greco
Master the process of submitting and approving timecards in UWinsite People. This session walks through step-by-step system tasks for entering hours worked, reviewing submissions, and ensuring accurate approvals. Designed for employees and people-leads managing time reporting.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Monday, November 3, 2025

Empowering Your Benefits Journey in UWinsite People

Schedule: Monday, November 03, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
This session is designed to help employees effectively use self-service tools for managing their benefits in UWinsite People. Participants will learn how to review benefit options, enroll in plans, update dependent and beneficiary information, and make adjustments for qualifying life events.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Managing Absences & Time Off in UWinsite People

Schedule: Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Nancy Kuntz
Understand how to track and manage absences in UWinsite People with ease. This session covers how to request time off, view balances, and approve absence requests. Ideal for employees and those who support or oversee time-off management.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date