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Sophie Poznanski and Ali Ashkar, researchers at McMaster University, work on lung cancer treatments in the lab   (Photo credit: Georgia Kirkos)

Recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why McMaster University was selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2023):

  • McMaster University supports positive mental health through expanded coverage of mental health practitioners as part of its benefits plan (providers include clinical counsellors, licensed marriage and family counsellors, and psychotherapists) and a dedicated mental health site with resources and supports for students, staff and faculty
  • McMaster University offers hybrid and flexible work arrangements as well as a variety of onsite amenities when working on campus -- amenities include a community garden and green house, libraries, an onsite pharmacy, and subsidized access to a extensive fitness facilities (climbing wall, outdoor track, outdoor fitness circuit, pool, dance studio, squash courts, and a low ropes course)
  • McMaster University takes a thoughtful approach when helping employees manage unexpected challenges, offering compassionate leave top-up for those called upon to care for a loved one (to 90 per cent of salary for up to eight weeks)
Joe Porco is an HVAC controls mechanic at McMaster University   (Photo credit: Georgia Kirkos)

Highlights

Industry Post secondary schools, university
Established in Canada 1887
Major Canadian hiring locations Kitchener ON, Hamilton ON, Burlington ON, Waterloo ON, Niagara Falls ON
Full-time employees in Canada 6,516
Part-time employees in Canada 9,383
Average age of employees in Canada 39.2 years
Longest serving employee 60 years
Benefits note McMaster University has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Hybrid work is developing university-wide Flexible Work Guidelines to formalize hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Flexible work options flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, reduced summer hours
Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $3,000 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 90% of salary for 19 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 90% of salary for 19 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 90% of salary for 19 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 90% of salary for 19 weeks
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months
Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring
Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $3,573 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why McMaster University was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2023):

  • McMaster University created an employment equity facilitator program to support all hiring processes, act as process consultants and ensure equitable outcomes -- currently, the organization employs over 250 facilitators who serve or consult on various search committees
  • In collaboration with Indigenous groups, the Indigenous Education Council and McMaster Indigenous Research Institute, McMaster University recently developed new Indigenous Strategic Directions to advance reconciliation -- the strategy will act as a guide for the university with four main goals of research, education, student experience, leadership and governance
Students and a teaching assistant at McMaster University collaborate on a hands-on research project   (Photo credit: Georgia Kirkos)

Highlights

Industry Post secondary schools, university
Major Canadian hiring locations Kitchener ON, Hamilton ON, Burlington ON, Waterloo ON, Niagara Falls ON
Full-time employees in Canada 6,516
Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives equity and inclusion office and institution-wide equity, diversity and inclusion strategy, equity, diversity and inclusion steering committee (with 8 implementation teams to advance strategic actions), president's advisory committee on building an inclusive community (provides advice to the president and directs questions and recommendations to relevant offices, various working groups within the committee, including race, racism and racialization, gender and sexuality, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit, to name a few)
Performance management and accountability enhanced employment equity census report to include intersectional data, data by faculty rank and leadership composition data, census data is shared with all faculties and administration units to measure progress, conduct gap analysis and inform strategic planning
Employee resource groups employee accessibility network (acts as a consultive group, support network, and provides a safe space for employees with disabilities), employee resource group for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Staff
Recruitment initiatives institutional partnerships with diverse communities and organizations, dedicated talent acquisition team assists departments with finding, hiring and onboarding diverse talent, employment equity facilitator program supports and coordinates a decentralized team of faculty and staff hiring managers, faculty recruitment and selection policy and handbook for faculties (developing policies for administrative staff and clinical faculty), standardized search committee training (includes content on unconscious bias and processes to address systemic inequities), chairs are required to complete a search summary form for faculty apppointments (presented to the dean, followed by the provost, for approval)
Retention and development programs employment equity team supports advancement and retention, Accelerated Black Cohort Hiring Initiative for emerging and established academics and scholars across all 6 faculties, many faculties and departments have dedicated equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
Training and awareness initiatives Inclusive Excellence Leadership program for all academic and non-academic people managers, specialized training on harassment, discrimination, equity, accessibility and inclusion, year-long Let’s Talk about Race Series for racialized students, staff and faculty

The Career Directory

McMaster University has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
McMaster University employees on campus grounds

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Post secondary schools, university
Full-time employees in Canada 5,001 to 10,000
Major Canadian hiring locations Kitchener ON, Hamilton ON, Burlington ON, Waterloo ON, Niagara Falls ON
Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $3,573 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Typical new grad positions Activity Counsellor, Lab and Research Assistant, Food Services Assistant, Invigilator, Note Taker, Library and Multi-Media Assistant, Office and Communication Assistant, Tour Guide, Student Ambassadors, Scientific Writer
Starting salary $45K to $50K
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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