Talent Pathways- Temporary Pool (Waterloo)
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Future vacancies at the Waterloo campus will be available from October 2026 to January 2027
The temporary pool at Laurier is a great way to explore new areas, use and build on your experience, and get to know the university and its people. Laurier is recruiting talented individuals who can bring diverse perspectives, skills and lived experiences to the Laurier Community. Temporary assignments in the university are needed during periods of temporary rush, for special assignments, or when replacements are needed for absent employees. Temporary assignments are for a maximum of 70 working days. The assignments could be located at the Kitchener or Waterloo campus. Please note that if selected for the temporary pool, work assignments are not guaranteed on an on-going basis.
Opportunities:
Administration
Business Development
Communications
Data Entry/Analysis
Financial Administration
Human Resources
Information Technology Services
Office Management
Project Coordination
Customer Service
Retail Operations
Looking for individuals who:
Demonstrates strong organizational skills including the ability to multitask, prioritize and strong attention to detail
Works effectively with others for the team and organizational success
Demonstrate a positive attitude, working as an inclusive and accepting team member to promote a healthy work environment
Actively listen and understands others/new perspectives
Works effectively independently and in diverse team environments requiring collaboration and communication
Takes initiative and pride in the work they perform, learns from setbacks and is willing to try again when faced with obstacles
Open-minded to change
Willing to advance professional skills, demonstrating a dedication to learning
Hours of Work:
There is a range of temporary opportunities that may include full-time and/or part-time assignments up to 35 hours a week. The range of hours can vary, depending on the assignment.
Compensation
- Rate of Pay: $18.30 - $23.34 per hour
- Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
- Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/
- Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.
- Please note, when pre-screening questions are used as part of the application process, AI is utilized to score responses. All other aspects of the hiring process are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team.
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