About us
Ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities, McMaster University is a research-focused, student-centered institution of higher learning, dedicated to creating a brighter world through the art and science of discovery. We serve our community and our society by inspiring creativity and critical thinking, promoting an enduring love of learning, and exploring innovative research that extends the boundaries of higher knowledge.
Our Workforce
We are strongly committed to employment equity and cultivating the diversity of our McMaster community. We focus on creating an inclusive work environment in which we value the strengths, perspectives and contributions of each individual.
More than 15,900 employees (including more than 6,000 full-time) bring a versatile combination of skills, knowledge and expertise. Thanks to our continued innovation and growth, McMaster is recognized as a top employer in the Hamilton/Niagara region.
Interdisciplinary learning is a hallmark of McMaster, and we have successfully recruited award-winning, world-class professors, researchers and subject-matter experts from more than 57 countries around the globe.
We foster a diverse, collaborative and multi-generational work culture. Our community includes student employees, professionals in mid-career transitions, and experienced workers with a length of service of up to 54 years. We actively develop partnerships to recruit from our local communities, and we are proud to have expanded our work with community agencies to assist refugees in gaining meaningful employment at McMaster. As we prepare our students to become global citizens and leaders of the future, we facilitate a variety of year-round work study programs, co-op placements and internship opportunities.
Employees can volunteer in a number of community-based and university-wide committees and events. Supported by McMaster’s Office of Community Engagement, the Network for Community-Campus Partnerships provides a shared framework for McMaster to support our community engagement goals.
Benefits
Health Benefits
McMaster University provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program for our employees, their families, and our retirees, including a wide array of supportive and preventative programming through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Healthy Workplace initiatives. McMaster became Ontario’s first smoke-free campus in January 2018; many smoking cessation programs and supports are available to employees.
Financial Benefits & Compensation
At McMaster University, we use a total rewards approach to ensure competitive compensation, retirement income provisions, and recognition offerings for all employee groups. Highlights include pensions plans and Group RRSP, Financial Planning and Employee Discounts.
Awards and Recognition
We understand the importance of our employees’ hard work and contributions and we provide opportunities for the community to notice and appreciate this work through initiatives like the Years of Service program and the President’s Awards for Outstanding Service.
Some of the many benefits of working at McMaster include:
- Competitive compensation package
- Retirement plan with Employer matching
- Competitive medical/dental benefits
- Health & Wellness facilities and programs
- Tuition Reimbursement programs
- Professional Development programs
- Generous vacation and holiday plans
- Work/life benefits
Company size
1000 - 4999 employees