News archive - July 2016

Monday, July 25, 2016

Coming soon: the new UWaterloo Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS)

On Wednesday, August 17th, the Human Resources department will be launching a new UWaterloo Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS) to enhance the user experience for campus hiring managers, approvers, candidates and the Talent Acquisition Staff. The new system will support staff, CUPE, and secondment roles. Faculty roles will not be impacted. Changes to how we recruit our talent are aligned to the strategic goal of being a destination of choice for superior individuals seeking employment.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Impact to recruitment timelines - July 21st to August 16th

For staff hiring managers, please note the following key dates for job postings as a result of the upcoming Civic holiday and the UWaterloo Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS) launch:

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Mailing of payroll cheques resumed

As Canada Post has reversed their position on a possible lockout, mailing of Payroll cheques has resumed. 

Cheques for the bi-weekly pay of July 8th that would have normally been sent out in the mail will be sent to Central Stores for distribution by Canada Post today (Tuesday, July 12th).

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Potential Canada Post Lockout/Strike effect on Payroll Payments Issued by Cheque

Due to the possible lockout/strike at Canada Post, Human Resources (HR) will not be mailing out any payroll cheques until further notice. All payments issued by cheque will be held for pick-up in HR until there is no threat of a lockout/strike or, should a lockout/strike occur, until service through Canada Post has resumed. (Please note that this will not affect employees who receive their pay by direct deposit into their bank account).