Casual Applicant Pool

External candidates and existing casuals looking for temporary work at Carleton University are invited to apply and be considered for assignments that may become available from time-to-time. A casual employee is one who is hired into an assignment of a temporary nature for no more than 12 months. For clerical, technical and administrative casual assignments, after 2 months of continuous employment of working more than 24 hours per week, the employee is eligible for inclusion in the CUPE Local 2424 bargaining unit.

This posting may be used to staff upcoming casual vacancies during the next 4-6 months. Applying to this posting this does not guarantee you will be selected / contacted for casual opportunities. After 4-6 months, this posting may close and you may be invited to apply to a new casual posting if you wish to be considered for potential casual opportunities.

Job Number:  J0922-0130

Job Title:  Casual Applicant Pool

Job Type:  Casual Assignment

Department:  Human Resources

Job Category:  Administrative

Number of Positions:  1

Salary (with Salary Rate):  0.00 - 0.00/Year

Employee Group: 

Salary Level: 

Hours Per Week:  0

Date Position Available:  06/09/2022

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

The duties and responsibilities vary by position. The majority of the positions the Casual Pool staffs are administrative in nature however from time-to-time there is a requirement for specialized skills in the below fields:

• Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Finance
• Event Planning / Coordination
• Information Technology
• Website Development / Design
• Communications / Social Media
• Human Resources
• Payroll

In addition to experience in one (1) or more of the field stated above, the incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility when working in a fast paced environment;
• Able to develop and maintaining productive working relationships while working collaboratively to achieve identified goals and objectives;
• Able to effectively deliver quality products and services by demonstrating prioritization, planning and organizations skills, commitment to quality and efficiency;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook. A knowledge of Banner, FAST and Access/databases would be an asset;
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team as well as demonstrate judgment and decision making skills to deal with competing priorities;
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, multitasking and time management skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to create, edit and/or format correspondence and various documents.

The above normally is acquired through the completion of a post-secondary college / university degree, training or an equivalent and two (2) or more years of work experience in one (1) or mores of the fields below:

• Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Finance
• Event Planning / Coordination
• Information Technology
• Website Development / Design
• Communications / Social Media
• Human Resources
• Payroll

Experience in an educational environment is an asset.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist or Talent Acquisition Coordinator assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus. Due to the ongoing dynamic nature of Covid-19, you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all directives to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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