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Employment Equity

McMaster University strives to embody the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Employment equity is defined as an ongoing process that identifies and eliminates barriers to an organization’s employment procedures and policies. It includes establishing proactive employment practices to address systemic barriers to ensure appropriate representation of designated group members throughout a workforce.

Building an inclusive community with a shared purpose is something that McMaster University prioritizes. We believe it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of our students and community. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity, and is a key area that strengthens our research capabilities and teaching excellence.  We further believe in cultivating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging among a diverse community.

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Employment Equity Statement

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.