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The Day of Mourning - April 28

The Day of Mourning offers us the opportunity to stand together with the country’s workers to remember those who have lost their lives or been injured on the job, and to reflect on what needs to be done to prevent further workplace deaths and injuries.

A joint proclamation recognizing the day has been issued by U of G and the University’s employee groups.

2017 Summer Hours Bulletin

Effective Thursday, June 1st, 2017, where operationally feasible, the University will be functioning under the guidelines indicated in the Summer Hours Bulletin.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Staff Relations at ext. 56598.

T4 and T4A slips

T4 and T4A slips were issued at the end of February.  If you have not received your copy, please contact Human Resources by phone 519 824-4120 ext 53374 or email.

CUPE 1334 Negotiation Update

The University of Guelph is negotiating a renewal collective agreement with CUPE 1334, the union that represents approximately 240 trades, custodial and maintenance workers on campus.

The University values the work of members of CUPE 1334, and recognizes and appreciates their contributions. The University is committed to constructive, collective bargaining and to reaching a fair settlement.

Earth Week: Campus-wide Hazardous Waste Disposal Campaign

We make job, our job! February 27th - March 10th, 2017

We will come to your lab and take all of your old chemicals for disposal.

  • NO tags
  • NO disposal request forms

If you want your old chemicals disposed or for a hazardous waste lab assessment, call the Lab Safety Officer at 519-824-4120 ext. 54270.

CUPE 1334 Negotiation Update

The University of Guelph and CUPE Local 1334, the union representing trades, maintenance and service workers are in conciliation meetings on Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17. The University is looking to achieve an agreement that is fair and recognizes the fiscal and operational realities of the University.  Recognizing the importance and challenging issues to be addressed, the University engaged the Union in discussions a year in advance of collective bargaining in order to thoughtfully explore options around staffing and levels of service.

Leave for Change Applications are due March 1, 2017

Embrace the adventure of a lifetime and volunteer your skills and talents through Leave for Change.

Applications for 2017 Leave for Change volunteer assignments are due March 1, 2017.

Leave for Change is a unique program that enables employers to support international development while providing a life-changing personal and professional development opportunity for employees.

Job Posting Days Changing in 2017

We want to make sure your postings get the attention you need them to when they get published on the University of Guelph website and so we are changing Friday's posting day to Monday.  Effective Tuesday, January 3, 2017, our regular posting days will be Mondays and Wednesdays.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your Human Resources Consultant or Tina Medeiros via HRHiring@uoguelph.ca.

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