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York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

Academic Opportunities

Join a leading research university and play a key role in inspiring, motivating and shaping the future of 55,000 students.

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Staff Opportunities

Join our vibrant community as a part of York’s administration, or supporting one of its facilities. Grow your career here.

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Temporary Agency

York University Temporary Agency (YUTA) is the internal agency that services York University’s interim employee hiring needs. YUTA sources and helps to match applicants to various work assignments throughout the university.

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Career Centre

Career Education & Development is here to help students, alumni, staff, faculty, and employers with the development of career self-management skills.

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Find out more about your career with York University below.

Academic Opportunities – teaching and research

Staff Opportunities – administrative support of the Administration or working in one of our faculties in a variety of non-academic roles

Temporary Opportunities – working with the York University Temporary Agency on short term assignments

Student Opportunities – visit the Career Centre to learn more about working on campus

Contract Faculty, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Financial Officer, Administrative Assistant, Program Coordinator, Security Official

Project Assistant, Acting Secretary, Acting Coordinator

Congratulations! Now that you’ve confirmed your interview, you’re one step closer to a career with York University. In preparation for your interview:

Know where we are

Use the maps & directions to each of our campuses. All campuses are accessible by public transit, and ample daily rate parking is available if you choose to drive.


Bring with you

Be sure to bring with you the interview location and a campus map. Give yourself ample time to find the interview location when you arrive. Have a hard copy of your resume with you, any documentation that was requested (portfolio, presentation, proof of education/designations) and questions for the interview panel.


York University’s Statement on Accommodation

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

Please read York University’s Policies on Accessibility & Accommodation/Disability.

I’ve been offered a job, now what?

Congratulations! You’ve been offered the position. We’ve listed a few items that will help prepare you for your first day as a member of the York family.

Parking

All employees pay for parking on campus. Depending on your employment type, arrangements can be made to deduct (either monthly or by term) parking fees from your pay. For your first day, plan to park in a paid lot. For the location of the parking office, and details on forms to complete please visit the Parking Services website. Don’t forget to bring your ownership in with you!

Transit and Driving directions found at:  https://maps.info.yorku.ca/transit-driving-directions/


Transit

All of our campuses and satellite locations are transit accessible. York University also offers its employees and students complimentary shuttles that travel between locations.

There are many transit options to York University’s Keele campus, including the two new TTC subway stations on campus that have enhanced access and expanded our connections across the GTA. Several buses and transit companies are routed through the campus or have express services to York.

Transit and driving information can be found at:  https://maps.info.yorku.ca/transit-driving-directions/. Please visit the Transportation Services website for information on shuttles, Smart Commute, and where to obtain transit passes on campus.


New Employee Onboarding

We welcome all new employees with a comprehensive onboarding program. Its purpose is to orient you to the policies, procedures, culture, expectations and the day-to-day responsibilities of working at York.  Before you start your employment, you are assigned an electronic onboarding path which includes activities and resources to complete within your first three months in your new role.

The onboarding program consists of:

  • Required training mandated by legislation and York policies and procedures;
  • The Working at York Series (as well as the Managing at York Series for new managers) – a collection of instructor-led onboarding Learning Sessions by key subject matter experts across York;
  • regularly scheduled meetings between managers and employees;
  • a peer mentor assigned by your manager; and
  • the Welcome to York session hosted by Talent Acquisition and Development in which you learn about key supports and services available to you, as well as meet other newly hired employees.