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Check
when complete
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Actions
(for the first days and weeks) |
Suggested
Source(s) |
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YOUR ROLE & WORKPLACE |
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With
your supervisor, review your role and the expected outcomes. |
Supervisor |
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Ensure that you understand what is expected of you during the first week. |
Supervisor |
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Ask how you will communicate with your supervisor or receive support as you orient to your role. |
Supervisor |
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Familiarize
yourself with the physical space of your work area:
- where to hang your coat
- where to store and eat your lunch
- where the washrooms are...etc. |
Supervisor |
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Ask:
- how breaks and lunch work
- how each other's absences are covered
- if there are special telephone and e-mail protocols
- about relevant health and safety practices |
Supervisor |
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Familiarize
yourself with the unit/department's role and organizational
structure. |
Supervisor |
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY |
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Ensure that Human
Resources has your personal contact
information (including bank deposit details). |
myHumanResources
Use your UWO
Personal Computer Account (email username and password) |
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Note the
date/times of Human Resources or Health appointments. These are usually indicated on the orientation schedule
accompanying your offer letter.
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Human Resources -
Recruitment, Pension, Benefits
& Payroll -
661-2194 (or ext. 82194)
Staff/Faculty
Health
661-2047 (or ext. 82047)
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Complete the required Occupational Health & Safety Training courses for your role. |
OHS Training Sessions |
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Complete Western's online Accessibility Training Program (by law, this is required for all employees). |
Online Accessibility Learning |
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Complete
Western's Employment
Equity Survey |
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Attend
Western's "Welcome to New Staff" program. This three
hour session features Western's President and
other university leaders. Learn how your work contributes to Western's success. |
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RESOURCES |
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If applicable to your role, complete the “Request for Access to Corporate Information” form. Request authorization from your unit head and submit the completed form to the Computer Accounts Office (SSB 3300). |
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Contact
Parking Services if you need a parking permit. |
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ITS
Computer Accounts Office
ext 83800 (option 2) |
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As needed, ensure
ITS has been contacted for a telephone
connection. |
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Review the information provided on how to effectively use Western phones, email, computers, etc. |
http://www.uwo.ca/its/eskills/ |
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Obtain your Western One photo ID card from the Student Central - Room 1120 in the Western Student Services building (WSS). Building access information will be programmed into the system based on the pre-authorized access. |
Campus Community Police Services |
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As needed, obtain
a signed "Western Keys Request Form" from your supervisor. Pick up the key
in person and provide Western Identification. |
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Ensure
your work area is properly equipped with supplies. |
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As needed, order
business cards. |
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As needed, familiarize
yourself with Western's purchasing procedures for Goods & Services |
Financial
Services - Procedures
for Procurement |
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Familiarize yourself with Western's administrative policies
and procedures |
www.uwo.ca/univsec/mapp/ |
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OTHER SUGGESTIONS |
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Tour
the campus |
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Explore
the UWO website |
www.uwo.ca |
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Consider
a membership at Campus Recreation. |
Campus
Recreation |
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Look into
the Campus Meal Plan. Save 5% on your meals
when you use the Campus Meal Plan. |
Campus
meal plan |
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Find
out how to contact your union or association. |
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Consider
upgrading your computer skills. ITS offers non-credit computer
courses to faculty, staff & graduate students |
www.uwo.ca/its/courses/ |
