Human Resources
Seneca is committed to providing an accessible teaching, learning, living and working community that is barrier-free and inclusive for all individuals. The purpose of this policy is to ensure practices and procedures are consistent with the accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Establishes provisions to ensure that no individual be advantaged in securing and/or maintaining full- or part-time employment at Seneca as a result of nepotism.
Ensures that providers of contracted services to Seneca adhere to safety requirements contained within all relevant health and safety legislation.
Ensures a learning and working environment in which all members of the Seneca are included, welcomed and respected.
Outlines the minimum academic and/or professional credentials required of employees who teach and/or facilitate courses, labs, and/or field/clinical placements at Seneca.
Promotes continuous improvement and professional growth for Seneca faculty.
Ensures that current holiday celebrations are fully inclusive and respectful to all members of our community.
Maintains an engaged workforce committed to student success by providing lifelong learning opportunities to all employees through Seneca-funded and supported professional development and personal growth activities.
Outlines the principles that guide Seneca’s recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion and performance development processes.
Recognizes that absences for religious observance are included in the Collective Agreements, Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Staff and the Ontario Human Rights Code as a shared responsibility.
Foster a respectful workplace through the prevention and prompt resolution of workplace harassment, discrimination or bullying.
Provides a respectful, timely and professional response to the death of a member of the Seneca community.
To promote employee health and recovery, through early intervention practices, active case management and timely return-to-work opportunities for non-occupational and occupational injuries and illnesses.
Ensures that Seneca has a process of investigation that protects the rights of individuals and holds individuals who have committed an act of sexual violence accountable.