Past Events

Every year the Upper Grand District School Board, the Wellington Catholic District School Board along with other Ontario school boards co-ordinate a Take Our Kids to Work program whereby Grade 9 students accompany their parent to work and observe them in their daily role as an employee.

A variety of delicious baked goods will be available for purchase! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the United Way. Thank you in advance for your support!    

Applicants are advised to arrive for 2:00pm OR 6:00pm for an important presentation and to register. Bring a cover letter and resume and be ready to interview! Check out the types of jobs we are hiring for!

Please join us as the University marks this Day! Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, those who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents and reaffirm our commitment to workplace health, safety and well-being.

Join other Faculty and Staff and begin Occupational Health and Wellness' FREE 12-week Learn-to-Run 5K program.   Details April 19, 2017 - Information Session April 24, 2017 - Program begins every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00pm July 12, 2017 - 5K Race Day in downtown Guelph   To register for the information session or for more details please contact Kelly McEwen ext 52647 by April 12.

Do you have questions regarding chemical/ hazardous waste disposal? Do you need assistance with disposal of your hazardous waste and old chemicals in your lab? Do you want to learn how to responsibly and safely manage chemicals and hazardous waste in your lab? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, this information session is for you! All participants will receive a "Goody Bag" Bring your lunch, beverages will be provided.

Hear Leave for Change Experiences of a Lifetime on Feb 14 Be inspired. Join us Wednesday February 14, 2017 at noon in UC 441 to hear first-hand from faculty and staff who have been on Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees to undertake a short-term (3-4 week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel features:

Basket Themes include: Whole Lotto Fun (over $8 million worth of prizes), SPA-tacular, Liquor and Lotto, Red White and Brew, Canadian Winter Nights, Don't Forget Rover (dog products) Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 or 8 for $10. The draw will be held December 2 at 3 pm!  

Flu Shots are available to staff, faculty, students, and community members! Please note that you are required to wait 15 minutes at the clinic after your shot. ​ November 24, John T. Powell Building Room 207, 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. November 25, John T. Powell Building Room 207, 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.  No appointment or health card is needed.

Half of all strokes are caused by high blood pressure. Occupational Health and Wellness is hosting a FREE Blood Pressure Clinic! Schedule a time with Occupational Health and Wellness or by calling Nicole Reuss at ext. 56811 for a free and quick test.