Work@McMaster

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.

McMaster offers a competitive suite of compensation, benefits, retirement savings plans, time off and performance recognition.

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
• Awards and recognition

McMaster has gained an international reputation for innovative educational programming. We provide many free or university subsidized programs, as well as generous tuition assistance and professional development allowances for employees to benefit from activities such as conferences, workshops and membership fees.

Highlights

Tuition Assistance and Bursary Programs
Tuition Assistance and Bursary benefits are available for eligible employees, retirees and their spouses and dependents to achieve their professional potential through academic credit education.

Virtual Learning
McMaster Continuing Education offers more than 300 courses and workshops and many of them are free for employees. Virtual delivery is available, including distance education options.

LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is available FREE for all McMaster students, faculty, and staff. LinkedIn Learning provides a digital library of over 13,000 courses and videos covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics. Its courses help users to refine professional skills, learn new software, and develop personal skills for success.

World-class amenities and a small-town feel

Our main campus – a 30-acre pedestrian core within 300 acres of scenic property – is one of the most beautiful in the country, located next to Cootes Paradise, the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. McMaster also
has a thriving presence across four regional campuses: downtown Hamilton, Burlington, Waterloo and Niagara.

West of Toronto, bordered by Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, McMaster University is located in the heart of Hamilton, Ontario. Once known only for industrial steel production, Hamilton is quickly changing it’s reputation. With a bustling art scene, restaurants fit for foodies and affordable real estate, Hamilton is an attractive place for young professionals to live and work. McMaster is one of the largest public sector employers in the area and benefits from the young talent choosing this city as home.

The main campus offers all the amenities of a small village. Restaurants, a fitness centre, libraries, a pharmacy, a dentist’s office, a hospital and childcare services are readily available to our employees – along with all the intellectual, social and cultural advantages of a
world-class university campus.

Laboratories, classrooms, workshops, student residences, libraries, theatres, a museum of art, a planetarium, a football stadium and even a greenhouse further complement the traditional office settings.