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Talent Pathways, ҹɫÊÓƵ’s temporary staffing program, supports ҹɫÊÓƵ’s administrative support needs while advancing our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA).Ìý

The program is designed to reduce barriers to employment for qualified, job ready individuals from equity-deserving communities, with an understanding that intersecting identities such as race, gender, sexuality, ability, and socioeconomic status can influence diverse experiences and access to opportunities.

Through Talent Pathways, we connect with individuals who possess strong interpersonal, technical, and cross-cultural skills, and who demonstrate ҹɫÊÓƵ’s . Many participants successfully transition from temporary roles to ongoing positions within the university.

Hiring Managers

ҹɫÊÓƵ managers looking to hire a temporary employee can visit Ìýfor details on the temporary hiring process and next steps.

Talent Pathways, the university's internal temporary staffing program, is designed to assist with staffing needs while contributing towards ҹɫÊÓƵ’s commitment toÌýequity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

Community Partnerships

We collaborate with community organizations and job developers who support equity-deserving job seekers. Interested in partnering with us? Email talent.pathways@dal.ca to connect.

Applying to Talent Pathways

We appreciate every application and the time it takes to complete. Here is what to expect:

• Your application will be kept on file for one year.
• You may be contacted for an introduction meeting with our Advisor, Temporary Employment at any time during that year.
• Applying does not guarantee an introduction meeting or employment.Ìý

If selected for a meeting, you’ll be asked to provide contact information for two professional references. Your references should be recent supervisors who can speak to your skills, work ethic, and achievements. Please respect the confidentiality and privacy of your references by obtaining permission before sharing their contact information.

Once reference checks are confirmed, you’ll officially become a Talent Pathways participant. Your resume will be shared with hiring managers for temporary positions that match your qualifications as they become available.

Apply today:

1. Upload a resume and cover letter via the dedicated .
2. Complete the self-identification workforce questionnaire in the application.
3. Respond to several questions about skills and availability.

ҹɫÊÓƵ Temporary Positions

Temporary roles offer an opportunity to showcase your skills and build professional relationships that may support your future career at ҹɫÊÓƵ.

• Temporary positions are based on the university’s operational needs and typically last 3 – 6 months. On occasion, they may last for shorter or longer periods of time, usually no longer than one year.
• Temporary employees work within ҹɫÊÓƵ’s regular business hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified or agreed upon by the hiring manager prior to employment.
• Temporary positions often become available unexpectedly and need to be filled urgently. You can expect the hiring process to move quickly once an interview for a specific position has been offered. For this reason, we require Talent Pathways applicants to be available for in-person work at one of our campuses in Halifax, Truro or Saint John New Brunswick.

ҹɫÊÓƵ is a unionized environment. If the position you are filling on a temporary basis becomes a long-term position, it will be posted on in alignment with the related collective agreement or handbook, and you are encouraged to apply.Ìý

Remote Work Options

ҹɫÊÓƵ supports flexible work arrangements when operationally possible. Temporary positions may be hybrid or in-person, but all Talent Pathways roles require you to:Ìý

• Reside in Nova Scotia (or New Brunswick for work on the Saint John campus)
• Be available to work on campus when needed.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit.

Due to the nature of temporary employment, relocation to Nova Scotia is required before a job offer can be made.Ìý

Candidate Care and the Hiring Process

For more details about candidate care and the hiring process, please visit our Recruitment FAQs. To view and apply to long-term positions at ҹɫÊÓƵ, visit .

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