Why Work at Dal?

World Class Institution -- For Work and Study

Dalhousie University is a top research and teaching university located on the east coast of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With over 15,000 students from Nova Scotia, other provinces of Canada and abroad, it provides students with a first-class post-secondary education. Students can choose from more than 3,600 courses from undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs.

Dalhousie is Atlantic Canada's leading research university, earning more than $97 million in grants and contracts in 2003-2004. Recognized strengths in health and ocean studies are growing to include Materials Science, Oil and Gas, and Information and Communication Technology.

The university is affiliated with teaching hospitals throughout the Maritime Provinces and is a partner with federal and provincial research laboratories across Canada.

Career Opportunities at Dalhousie

Working at Dalhousie means having the opportunity to explore work in a variety of interesting fields. Opportunities exist at the University in both academic and non-academic areas.

The key areas of opportunity in non-academic employment are in:
- Administrative support;
- Computer and other technical related work;
- Supervisory/Managerial

These positions are posted on the Staffing Services website at www.dal.ca/staffing.

Recruitment for academic positions is coordinated at the department/Faculty level.

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women. If you wish to self-identify, please contact our office by calling (902) 494-8886; e-mailing Staffing@Dal.ca.

Professional and Personal Development

Dalhousie is one of the largest employers in Halifax and encourages career development and personal growth. The University provides an opportunity to work with leading-edge technology and to learn from experienced colleagues.

Dalhousie offers a variety of services to its employees through Employee and Organizational Development, including training and development courses. These provide a range of topics from professional development workshops to issues addressing the needs of the individual, for example, how to balance the demands of work with the demands of home. Individual consultation and coaching, as well as consultation services to Faculties and Departments are also available. Depending upon employment status, staff tuition assistance is available to facilitate lifelong learning. Reduced tuition for dependents may also available. For more information visit www.dal.ca/hrd.

Benefits

Employees of Dalhousie enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, good vacation entitlement, and access to a broad range of educational opportunities. Employees also have access to an excellent sports complex, the Dalplex, to an arena for skating, to the Dalhousie Arts Centre, which offers free lunch hour concerts from the Music Department, and to the Dalhousie Art Gallery, which hosts interesting exhibits of local, national and international artists. Employees also have access to the University Libraries - the most comprehensive academic libraries east of Montreal.

Working at Dalhousie enables employees to be part of the mission to educate the students of the future. The University also is a leader in research and development in the province and there is an opportunity for employees to feel they make a meaningful contribution in their world of work.

The Campus

The University is located in the south end of Halifax. Its attractive grounds consist of 79 acres in the heart of the city. Its three urban campuses are within easy walking distance of downtown Halifax.

As a focal point of the Halifax community, the university is host to a variety of conferences and events that support and contribute to the wider community.

Halifax

Halifax is the largest urban centre in Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Provinces with a population of close to 385,000 people, an international airport, and direct links to major centres in Canada and the northeastern United States. Halifax is a modern port city steeped in history. The city has an impressive array of museums, galleries, historic sites, fine restaurants, superb parks, and exciting nightlife. You can also explore charming seaside towns, sun-drenched beaches, sparkling coves and miles of rugged shoreline in close proximity to the city. Halifax encapsulates the excitement of city living, the charms of small-town life and the pristine beauty of nature ? all in one place. For more information on Halifax, visit www.halifax.ca.

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