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At the University of Waterloo, every employee plays a vital role in the education of our students and in reflecting our reputation for achieving excellence.
The University has many opportunities in a variety of roles and careers to support the Waterloo experience.
We want this process to be easy for you. After you have selected a career opportunity that inspires and excites you, you can create a profile to apply. There are several key items about the application process we want to highlight:
Job openings are posted until the position has been filled.
The interview process is time for us to get to know each other and is also an opportunity for you to ask us questions. Our interviews cover what you have achieved so far and help us learn more about your skills, capabilities, and experience related to the role. If you’re selected for an interview, below are the types of interviews you can expect:
Types of interviews
Pre-screen
You may be invited for a 15-30 minute virtual interview once your application has been received and reviewed. This will occur if we are interested in learning more about your qualifications in relation to the role. Please note: not all recruitment processes include a pre-screen.
Panel interview
This type of interview includes key stakeholders from across the university, who have insight into the position you are interviewing for. They are typically 45–120 minutes long and occur virtually or in-person. There may be 1 or 2 panel interviews within the recruitment process.
Additional Assessments
Depending on the job requirements, additional assessments may be required, such as presentations, written assignments, technical assessments, etc.
HR Interview
This is a 30-minute interview during which the Talent Acquisition Specialist gets to know you a bit better and provide you with an opportunity to ask any HR-related questions you may not have had the chance to ask during the panel interview(s).
The final stages of the process include various due diligence verifications.
References
You will be required to provide two – three recent supervisory references, unless another arrangement has been approved by your Talent Acquisition Specialist. Colleagues and non-direct reporting managers will not be accepted as references.
Education
If required, your highest or most relevant education attained will be verified. Please ensure your education is accurately reflected on your resume (e.g., completed vs partially completed studies, or in progress).
Additional Verifications
Some roles will require additional verifications. (e.g., Police Checks, Driver’s Abstract, Professional Designations, and/or Trade Certifications).
Our greatest impact happens together! Once the due diligence process is completed, and you are the selected candidate, Talent Acquisition will contact you with an offer. Here is some information you might find useful in reviewing your offer.
If you’d like to join one of Canada’s top research universities, start your career search today.
Please contact us at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca with any questions or comments.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.