Benefits
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.
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.
Upcoming Sessions
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Fluency (Fall)
Explore the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies while building practical digital fluency skills for today’s workplace.
Courageous Conversations (Winter)
Strengthen your communication skills and confidence when navigating difficult, sensitive, or high-stakes conversations.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation (Winter)
Develop practical strategies and tools for managing workplace conflict and fostering productive working relationships.
Additional Emerging Topics
Responsive programming developed based on member feedback and institutional priorities.
Past Sessions
Session summaries and recordings are available to members.
- Financial Literacy and Planning
- Wellness Reset: Finding Balance and Connection
- Remaining Resilient Through Change
Past session recordings and resources are available to members only.
Events and Networking
Connect with colleagues, build relationships, and engage with the PMA community through a variety of events offered throughout the year.
Event offerings may include:
- Professional Development
- Social Events
- Wellness Activities
- Community Service Opportunities
- Governance Meetings
- Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Members can browse upcoming events, register online, and explore highlights from past events through the PMA event calendar and photo gallery.
Upcoming Events
- Summer Sizzler: August 10, 2026
- Seasonal Celebration Lunch: December 8, 2026
Member Perks and Discounts
Membership includes access to a growing collection of exclusive discounts and special offers from local, regional, and national partners.
Featured Benefit
Perkopolis: Access thousands of discounts on:
- Travel
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Dining
- Electronics
- Wellness
Campus Benefits
Entertainment Benefits
Food and Beverage
Retail Benefits
Travel Benefits
Wellness Benefits
Visit individual offer pages for eligibility details, discount information, and redemption instructions.
More Than a Membership
Whether you’re looking to develop professionally, expand your network, save money through exclusive discounts, or stay connected to the Professional and Managerial community at Western, PMA membership provides ongoing value throughout the year.
For many members, access to professional development opportunities, exclusive events, and member-only perks quickly exceeds the cost of membership, making PMA one of the easiest investments you can make in your professional experience at Western.