The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to providing a higher standard of excellence in the areas of Housing, Hospitality Services and Retail Services. Each of these functional areas work together in synergy to provide an exceptional experience for the entire Western community including students, staff, faculties and visitors—all while supporting the academic mission of the University.
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Housing
Housing facilitates a top-notch residence experience supported by programming and services designed to foster personal growth and maximize the potential for student success. Upper-year and graduate students, visitors, faculty and staff also have access to comfort and quality accommodation with a variety of short- and long-term housing options.
Hospitality Services
Hospitality Services enhances the campus community through delivery and access to fresh, local and high-quality food. Excellent customer service is at the core of everything we do and we continuously strive to provide memorable experiences for our patrons around the table or on the go.
Retail Services
Retail Services connects Western with everything needed to inspire, motivate and enhance a world-class education. We honour a refreshed version of our rich campus history in our clothing and merchandise, while providing access to technology, textbooks and supplies in a central location.
Beyond these core business areas, shared services such as Finance, Marketing and Communications, Human Resources, Facilities, and Information Technology bring the specialized expertise that ensures the division provides quality services to the Western community.
Our Values
What drives us at Housing and Ancillary Services? It’s not just the work we do—it’s the values that guide how we do it. They're the reason we do what we do and how we do it best.
IN-HAS Newsletter
Stay informed with all things IN-HAS. Our employee eNewsletter provides updates, celebrates achievements and shares our growth as a division. Employees are encouraged to submit stories, feedback and suggestions by emailing the committee.
Work for HAS
Discover how you can grow your future with Housing and Ancillary Services! Inclusive culture, competitive compensation and personal development opportunities are a few of the benefits you can expect from working here. Trust us, purple is your colour. Learn more on our careers site.
We employ over 800 students every year. See what part-time positions are available in our division and benefit from the convenient on-campus location and flexibility around your class schedules.
Keep It on Campus
To continue our reputation of excellence at Western, we need to reinvest in on-campus service departments that support our students, staff, faculty, research and strategic plan. Whether you're printing banners, hosting a conference, catering a retirement party or even looking for the perfect thank you gift—there are a wide variety of essential services right here on campus!