As part of ongoing efforts to attract diverse applicants, McMaster has institutional partnerships with a number of organizations to support diversity recruitment initiatives.
All jobs posted on McMaster’s internal job board (Mosaic) are automatically listed/integrated on the following sites:
Hiring Managers and Supervisors are also encouraged to leverage additional resources to support their diversity hiring/recruitment needs. Below is a working list of jobs boards, professional associations and organizations that provide employment services to different equity deserving groups and communities. This resource listing may change over time.
The following are examples of employment and community organizations at the local or national level. Some organizations focus solely on employment services while others provide many services to their clients and community members, including employment services.
Indigenous Works helps partnerships between Canadian companies and Indigenous organizations work better. To that end, The organization assesses and benchmarks the readiness of potential partners and work with them to shore up partnerships capacity, workplace performance and cultural competency on each side.
They can be sent by email at jobs@greatsn.com . Job postings are updated on their website the following Monday and Tuesday after sending the information over. Be sure to include the closing date and directions on how to apply.
An employment center in Toronto.
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC)
The HRIC offers the GREAT Employment Program which assists Six Nations community members in Hamilton by supporting them in obtaining access to employment programs and services.
Pride at Work Canada encourages organizations to support authenticity at a corporate level and create workplaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ employees will be more able to be themselves and, ultimately, to be more productive.
YWCA’s Employment Support Services help low-income, marginalized groups and individuals to overcome barriers to employment. Services are available for women, youth and newcomers.
The following are examples of various professional associations across Ontario, Canada and the US. The members of these associations may have the skills and experience related to your particular recruitment. Contact the associations to learn more.
Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada (APAC)
APAC is a membership-based, leadership-focused organization that connects, supports and promotes outstanding leadership within the First Nations, Métis and Inuit community of professionals.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
AISES is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.
Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
The BBPA is the point of convergence and connectivity for many that are seeking opportunities to collaborate, recalibrate, participate, educate, advocate, volunteer and donate to the Black community.
Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities
This Association is a federally incorporated non-profit dedicated to maximizing the inclusion, job retention, and advancement of current and future professionals with disabilities.
Canadian Women in Communications and Technology (WCT)
WCT’s mission is a national organization dedicated to the advancement of women through a coast to coast network of professional women, men and companies in communications and technology.
Cross-Cultural Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC)
CPAC’s mandate is to assist internationally trained professionals in gaining recognition, cultural integration, career advancement, civic engagement in Canada and expanded international opportunity through quality service and advocacy.
North American Association of Asian Professionals (NAAAP)
NAAAP Toronto is a not for profit volunteered-based association which aims to provide Pan Asian professionals with a forum to cultivate leadership, professional development and workplace diversity.
Professional Immigrant Networks
This is a directory of professional immigrant associations. Associations are member-based associations run by and for skilled immigrants. They work to help their members connect with and integrate more quickly into the labour market.
