Membership That Delivers Value All Year
PMA membership provides access to exclusive opportunities, experiences, and discounts designed to support your professional growth, well-being, and connection to the Western community. From professional development programs and networking events to member discounts and wellness opportunities, PMA offers benefits that help members learn, connect, and thrive throughout the year.
For many members, the benefits quickly exceed the cost of membership, making PMA one of the easiest investments you can make in your professional experience at Western.
Events and Networking
Engage with colleagues and the PMA community through networking, social, and professional events offered throughout the year.
Event offerings include:
- Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Governance Meetings
- Social Gatherings
- Wellness Activities
PMA Member Perks and Discounts
PMA Membership includes access to a growing collection of exclusive discounts and special offers from local, regional, and national partners.
Featured Benefit
Access thousands of discounts on travel, entertainment, shopping, dining, electronics, wellness, and more!
Plus, you can take advantage of even more deals through a number of other PMA partnership agreements:
By logging in to the Member Hub, PMA members receive access to individual offer pages with eligibility details, discount information, and redemption instructions.
Limited-Time Offers
Members are also advised to watch for PMA emails in your inbox for special, one-time offers from new partners throughout the year!
Western Employee Benefits
As a Western employee, you have access to other opportunities through Western Human Resources. Other available employee benefits include:
- Campus Recreation: Discounted gym membership.
- Dellelce Family Bookstore: Employee Computer Purchase Plan.
- Financial Services: Discounts on hotels, train tickets, and vehicle rentals.
- Office of the Registrar (OOR): PMA Dependents’ Tuition Scholarship Plan.
- Western HR: Educational Assistance.
- Western Technology Services (WTS): Microsoft Office365 for Home Use.
Western Alumni Benefits
If you are a Western graduate, you can access Western Alumni | Purple Perks for even more benefits.
Professional Development
Invest in your continued growth through learning opportunities designed specifically for Professional and Managerial staff. PMA offers professional development programming that helps members build new skills, strengthen existing capabilities, and stay current with emerging workplace trends. Programming is informed by member interests and evolving institutional priorities.
Past sessions have explored topics including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Fluency
- Courageous Conversations
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Financial Literacy and Planning
- Wellness Reset: Finding Balance and Connection
- Remaining Resilient Through Change