Why work at Grebel?
The Grebel workplace offers a close-knit community where we support our colleagues and take time to talk with each other. We gather for coffee break in the morning and often socialize over lunch. We work hard and go the extra mile because we’re passionate about what we do and we care about our students and our community. In our positive and collaborative workplace culture, someone is always willing to lend a helping hand or join in brainstorming a solution. We also like to have fun and celebrate milestones and accomplishments – usually with food!
The success of our institution’s programs, research and students hinges on our employees. Help us lead the way. Put your skills, vision and experience to work at Grebel.
As an employee, you will enjoy a defined-benefit pension plan, an extended health care plan, dental benefits and group life insurance. In addition, Grebel offers tuition benefits for employees and their children.
Career development
As a Grebel employee, you’ll enjoy access to many professional development opportunities such as workshops, lectures, courses and online modules. Faculty and staff at every level can take advantage of confidential career advisement and coaching through the Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Campus community
We provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where every member of our campus community can achieve their full potential. At UWaterloo, on-campus amenities include theatres, art galleries, full athletic facilities, extensive green space — including a 109-hectare environmental reserve — and more. Parents can take advantage of on-site child-care facilities, as well as children’s programs and summer camps.
One of Canada’s best cities
Grebel is proud to call Waterloo Region home. Situated approximately 100 kilometres west of Toronto and easily accessed via Highway 401, the Region blends big-city amenities with a small-town sense of community. Roughly 600,000 residents are spread across the thriving urban centres of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, as well as rural townships where horse-drawn Mennonite buggies are still a common sight.
Conrad Grebel University College acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our 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 work at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples includes decolonizing our historical narratives, our minds, and our hearts. This is an ongoing process, and we have a long way to go. We do this in humility and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours, past and present.
Conrad Grebel University College respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. As an affiliated institution of the University of Waterloo, the College endorses the University's Equity Statement. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
Conrad Grebel values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Conrad Grebel seeks applicants who embrace our values of Anti-Racism, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ABIDE ). As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
We are committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca
Staff at Grebel are paid according to Grebel's salary grid, at the USG level corresponding with their evaluated job description. If you are invited to an interview, you will receive more details on Grebel's salary system.
Positions available
Conrad Grebel University College acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our 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 work at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples includes decolonizing our historical narratives, our minds, and our hearts. This is an ongoing process, and we have a long way to go. We do this in humility and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours, past and present.
Conrad Grebel University College respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. As an affiliated institution of the University of Waterloo, the College endorses the University's Equity Statement. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
Conrad Grebel values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Conrad Grebel seeks applicants who embrace our values of Anti-Racism, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ABIDE ). As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
We are committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca
Staff at Grebel are paid according to Grebel's salary grid, at the USG level corresponding with their evaluated job description. If you are invited to an interview, you will receive more details on Grebel's salary system.
Custodian - Contract
Grebel is looking for an individual to join our operations team as Custodial staff. The Custodians provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and service as required in a student residential and learning environment. They ensure that the student experience includes a safe, accessible, well maintained, and supportive home where all students succeed personally and academically. Similarly, the faculty, staff and guests expect offices, classrooms and meeting facilities that are safe, accessible and well maintained. In addition, the custodians move furniture and implement room setups for internal users or rental groups.
Temporary Contract:
Start date: ASAP ideally by February 2, 2025
Contract end date: September 5, 2026
Hours of work: 33 hours per week
Weekly Schedule likely to be:
Sunday OFF
Monday 8am – 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am – 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am – 3:30pm
Thursday 8am – 3:30pm
Friday 8am – 3:30pm
Saturday OFF
Scheduling: All custodial positions require some level of flexibility in scheduling to accommodate fluctuations in the yearly academic calendar and staff vacations. Scheduling is done in consultation with staff. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Pay: Custodial positions at Grebel are graded at a USG 2/3
Starting hourly range is $22.65 – $28.31
Application Process:
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca by end of day January 18, 2026.
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Food Services Assistant - Contract
Grebel is seeking a temporary part-time Food Services Assistant for 2-6 shifts per 2-week schedule, commencing immediately and continuing until the end of the Winter Term on April 24, 2026. The role involves washing dishes, food preparation, and cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
Temporary Contract: (leave replacement)
Start date: Immediately
Contract end date: April 24, 2026
Hours of work: 2-6 shifts per 2 week schedule
Scheduling: All FSA positions require some level of flexibility in scheduling to accommodate fluctuations in the yearly academic calendar and staff vacations. Scheduling is done in consultation with staff. Early morning, evening and weekend work is required.
Pay: FSA positions at Grebel are graded at a USG 1
Starting hourly salary is $21.48
Application Process:
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca by end of day January 25, 2026
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