Turtle Island Staffing jobs

Dalhousie is a leading innovative, research-intensive university, inspiring our diverse scholarly community to serve Nova Scotia, our region, our nation, and the world. We make a lasting impact by blending transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.
Dalhousie brings together the brightest minds from diverse perspectives to drive the region’s intellectual, social, and economic development. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive space for everyone who works or studies at the university.

Dalhousie’s Talent Pathways temporary staffing program connects equity-deserving job seekers with short-term administrative support positions across our East Coast campuses in Halifax, Truro, and Saint John, NB.

Thank you for your interest in temporary opportunities at Dalhousie University. We’re glad you’re considering joining our community, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into your application.

Here’s what you can expect from the process:

We look forward to potentially working with you and thank you again for considering Dalhousie University as your next opportunity. For more information about Talent Pathways and frequently asked questions, please visit dal.ca/talentpathways.

Key responsibilities vary by position type and will be shared with you when an interview is offered.
Your application will be considered generally for all positions you are qualified for.

Examples of administrative support positions filled through Talent Pathways include:
Administrative Assistant
Enrolment Services Specialist
Executive Assistant
Finance Clerk
Human Resources Assistant
IT Support Desk
Payroll clerk
Program Coordinator
Medical Office Assistant
Receptionist

Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

An application to Talent Pathways is separate and independent of other Dalhousie job postings.
We encourage you to view and apply to other postings at dal.ca/careers . Your application will be considered by the relevant search committee.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, applying to Talent Pathways does not guarantee a placement within Dalhousie University or a meeting with our Advisor, Temporary Recruitment. Temporary employment opportunities at Dalhousie are subject to operational needs.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit our Employee Resources page.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.