• New Hire Request Form (PDF) – Use this form for ALL NEW HIRE Requests, please complete all sections, and provide a resume/CV. Email to Sarah Cumin at cumins@mcmaster.ca.

For all recruitment requests, please complete the New Hire Requisition Form (link above). Please provide us 2 weeks’ notice of a new hire. This will ensure that the McMaster email and Mac ID are set up prior to the start date, and will help to exceed employee experience expectations.

• Employee Onboarding (PDF): A guide to develop a customized and engaging onboarding plan/agenda for new hires.
  • Onboarding Checklist for Hiring Managers (XLSX)
  • Home Workstation – Self-Assessment Checklist (PDF)
  • Onboarding New Employees IT Edition (PDF)
  • Student Staff Experience Guide (PDF)

• Temporary Employee Contract Options (Less than 1 year) (PDF)

Links to Job descriptions, Temporary Pay Guidelines:

• Temporary/Casual/Interim/Student Work Program – Employed in a position with a duration of less than 6 months or having no specified schedule.  
• Student Work Program – McMaster Work Program Info for Employers
• Work Study Student Hiring – McMaster Student Work Placement Program Info for Employers
• Collective Agreements – Employee and Labour Relations home page
• Recruitment & Selection Process Checklist – Key resources for hiring managers
• Equity & Diversity Recruitment Resources – Working list of job boards, professional associations and organizations that provide employment services to different equity seeking groups.
• Interviewing Resources – Templates for interview guides, behavioural interview questions McMaster’s Leadership Capabilities questions
• Reference Checking Resources – Conducting effective reference checks, sample questions

• Leader’s Guide to Onboarding New Employees –  Leader’s guide to successfully onboard employees and provide an excellent employee experience
• Faculty of Health Sciences – New Employee Welcome – Orientation checklists, What to expect before arrival, the first few day up to the first months of employment
• Central Campus New Employee Resources – First day Essentials, New Employee Orientation Program, McMaster Online Resource Essentials
• FAQ’s for New Employees – Common questions of new employees answered.
• Temporary Employee Resource (PDF) – Learn more about the resources accessible to all Temp/Casual Employees.
• PostDoctorate Fellow Toolkit (PDF) – Learn more about the resources accessible to all BBS PostDoctorate Fellows.
• Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Research Training – Visit this website for resources on current opportunities, becoming/hiring a Postdoc and more.
• Discover M365 and Zoom – Resources for Microsoft 365 and Zoom

• Volunteer Waiver Agreement -Fillable (PDF)
• FHS Safety Office – Visit the Faculty of Health Sciences SharePoint page for more information on volunteers.

• Hourly employees are required to upload their bi-weekly timesheets to the the specified folder. Hours received after the deadline will NOT be processed for the missed pay period.  For assistance completing the timesheet, please see the Sample Bi-weekly timesheet (PDF).

• Entering Vacation Into Mosaic – All Unifor & TMG employees who have vacation entitlement can enter their time directly into Mosaic. View Employee Self-Serve Time and Attendance Training_Absence Reporting (PDF).

• McMaster Employee Benefits Information – Each Employee Group’s benefit information is found here.
• Tuition Assistance & Bursary Benefit – Bursary Information for Employees, Dependants & Spouses.

• McMaster’s Leadership Model – Everyone is a leader in their own role
• McMaster’s Core Leadership Capabilities (JPG) –  Our 6 core leadership capabilities are observable abilities, skills, knowledge, motivations or traits defined in terms of the behaviours which enable individual, team and organizational success and is applicable for all leadership levels.
• MacPFD Team Site – This is a page designated to Program for Faculty Development, and includes links to a variety of leadership tools.
• MacPherson Institute (mcmaster.ca) – They provide leadership in teaching and learning by encouraging, supporting , and collaborating with McMaster University’s teaching community. Supports professional development, curriculum development, teaching and educational technology.

• Faculty Professional Development Allowance Plan (PDF) – Policy, Procedures and Guidelines
• TMG Professional Development Allowance (PDF) – Policy
• Faculty Development – Leadership & Management Resources & Events
• Program for Faculty Development – The new program for Faculty development – digital content from @MacPFD. Delivers digital faculty development for FHS members.
• Continuing Education – CCE
• Diversity & Equity Training – Employment Equity Training & Resources
• Personal Leaders Program – For individual contributors to develop skills to enhance career development
• Knowledge Leaders Program – For those who lead projects and/or people in their daily roles at McMaster
• LinkedIn Learning – https://uts.mcmaster.ca/services/teaching-and-learning/linkedin-learning/ – Unlimited access to video tutorials related to business, media & technology
• Strategic Leaders Program – For individual that oversee a function and/or team: key themes Leading self, leading others, leading at the university. 
• Discover M365 and Zoom (ASPX) – Resources for Microsoft 365 and Zoom

• Sunlife Dental Claim Form (PDF)
• Sunlife Extended Healthcare (PDF)
• UHIP Claim Form (PDF)

• Federal TD1 Tax Exemption (PDF)
• Ontario TD1 Tax Exemption (PDF)
• Special Premium Payment Form (PDF)

• Life Change Package (Divorce-Separation) Benefits (PDF)
• Life Change Package (Divorce-Separation) Benefits and McMaster Contributory Pension Plans (PDF)
• Life Change Package (Divorce-Separation) No Benefits and McMaster Contributory Pension Plans (PDF)
• Life Change Package (Marriage or Common Law) Benefits (PDF)
• Life Change Package (Marriage or Common Law) Benefits and McMaster Contributory Pension Plans (PDF)
• Life Change Package (Marriage or Common Law) No Benefits and McMaster Contributory Pension Plans (PDF)

• HR Event Form (PDF)
• Employee Contact Information Form (PDF)
• Employee Direct Deposit Form (PDF)
• Request for Leave of Absence Form (PDF)
• Employment Verification Request Form (PDF)
• Retiree Address Change Request Form (PDF)