York University

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4700 Keele St
Kaneff Tower, 9th Floor
North York, ON M3J 1P3
York University is a post-secondary education institution that serves approximately 53,000 students in 11 faculties.

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York University
Staff pose with York University's president at a community skate event at the Markham Campus  

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 24, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why York University was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

  • York University developed the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Strategy after two and a half years of research and consultation -- the strategy's five directions include teaching and learning; leadership and capacity building; research and innovation; campus climate and environment; and representation and success
  • York University applies an ongoing EDI lens to the recruitment process, posting vacancies on appropriate Listservs, removing gender bias, unnecessary qualifications and experience from job summaries, adding interview questions about how candidates incorporate EDI into their current work and diverse panels where possible -- expanded equity reporting capabilities were also made available to hiring managers to assist with inclusive workforce planning
  • York University's Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion provides customized training sessions based on relevant rights, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion topics that address concerns and specific needs in the community with a focus on facilitating equitable and inclusive dialogue -- last year, over 100 customized sessions were delivered to nearly 4,000 participants in 20 different departments
York University staff collaborate at work   (Photo credit: Trina Turl)

    Highlights

    Industry Post secondary schools, university
    Major Canadian locations Markham ON, Toronto ON
    Full-time employees in Canada 5,264
    Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives equity, people and culture division, Black inclusion advisory council
    Performance management and accountability voluntary and confidential equity survey, equity reporting capabilities in YU Hire, power BI dashboard
    Employee resource groups York U Black Staff Network (YUBSN)
    Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) strategy, Indigenous Framework, Framework on Black Inclusion and accompanying action plan, Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, guide for gender-inclusive forms in French
    Recruitment initiatives applies an ongoing EDI lens throughout the recruitment process such as posting on appropriate listservs, interview questions about incorporating EDI into candidates' work, review of job summaries for gender bias, unnecessary qualifications and experience, talent sourcing diversification through partnerships and events, reporting on equity groups available to hiring managers to assist with workforce planning, job evaluation DEDI language tool kit (used by people partners when drafting job summaries)
    Training and awareness initiatives unconscious bias for leaders, centre for human rights, equity and inclusion delivers customized training sessions based on relevant concerns or specific needs within the community (focus on facilitating equitable and inclusive dialogue)
    Diversity highlights YUFA affirmative action program, inclusive local hiring strategy at each of York's campuses, Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages (CIKL) supports research of Indigenous ways of knowing and being

    Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

    By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)

    Here are some of the reasons why York University was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

    • York University's unique EcoCampus in Costa Rica serves as a local, national and international hub for education and research on neotropical conservation, eco-health, community well-being and sustainable livelihoods for neighbouring communities -- the campus is located next to the 400-acre Las Nubes Forest Reserve, part of one of the largest rainforest ecosystems in Central America
    • York University's ambitious sustainability plans are supported by the Sustainability Innovation Fund, which provides funding for campus projects that advance climate action and support the University's goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 (a decade ahead of its previous commitment) -- all faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit project proposals that address direct or indirect emissions
    • The Office of Sustainability and Human Resources at York University have developed a sustainability orientation module for employees and offer sustainable campus walking tours for staff and students through the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change -- York also supports the Sustainability Champions Network, a peer mentoring program designed to promote awareness and environmental action on campus
    York University facilities staff participate in a tree planting event at the Glendon campus  

      Highlights

      Industry Post secondary schools, university
      Major Canadian locations Markham ON, Toronto ON
      Full-time employees in Canada 5,264
      Part-time employees in Canada 7,177
      Employee green team Sustainability Taskforce and Steering Committee
      Senior executive who oversees initiatives Chief Sustainability Officer, reporting to the Vice President Finance & Administration and the President
      Formal strategy/policy name York University Policy on Sustainability (est. 2011), sustainability strategy (launched in 2017)
      Publishes sustainability report yes
      Noteworthy initiatives offers over 500 courses across various faculties related to sustainability and the environment, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
      Building footprint includes PV solar panels, rainwater collection, green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, solar air heating, green roofs on numerous campus buildings, new buildings constructed to meet LEED Gold certification, water-saving fixtures
      Extended recycling formal Zero Waste program (multi-faceted program diverting over 75% of waste from the landfill), tri-bins for recycling
      Commuter amenities shuttle bus service between campuses, shower facilities, multiple bicycle repair stations on campus, recent connection (in 2017) to city's subway system, carpool program, Transportation Working Group focused on actions related to corporate business travel and micro-mobility, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, online carpool sign-up, transit subsidies
      Community partnerships Office of Sustainability (organizes a range of engagement activities, including campus clean-up days, tree planting, Earth Hour and Earth Month events, and a range of outreach events), Ecological Footprint Initiative

      The Career Directory

      York University has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
      York University employees work in a lab setting

        Highlights for New Grads

        Industry Post secondary schools, university
        Full-time employees in Canada 5,001 to 10,000
        Major Canadian locations Markham ON, Toronto ON
        Student opportunities 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
        Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies
        Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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