Recruitment, Selection, Orientation, Promotion and Performance Development Policy

To outline the principles that guide Seneca’s recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion and performance development processes. 

This policy applies to all Seneca employees. 

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1. Seneca's recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion and performance development processes will reflect the core values of excellence, innovation, community and diversity.
2. Recruitment and retention programs will ensure that diversity is respected and integrated into all human resources (H.R.) policies, systems and processes.
   
3. Seneca will follow the principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code to provide equal opportunity in employment practices. 
   

1. Individual departments are responsible for the recruitment and selection of their Regular Part-Time (RPT) and casual employees.
2. The H.R. department is responsible for the recruitment and selection of all other Seneca employees and for implementing and ensuring that the recruitment and selection processes for these employees align with the strategic plan, institutional values, contractual obligations, legislative requirements and other relevant policies and procedures. 
3. Through the recruitment and selection process, Seneca is committed to:
   • ensuring equal access and equal opportunity through uniform and transparent application of attraction, recruitment, selection and promotion procedures
   • embracing the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in all recruitment activities
   • assessing prospective employees requiring accommodations based on the essential duties of the job 
   • ensuring no individual is disadvantaged in securing employment as a result of nepotism
   • prohibiting discrimination and/or harassment in accessing employment, accommodation, education, or services at Seneca
   • warranting that individuals selected will have the qualifications required to provide appropriate academic, administrative, or support services to Seneca students and staff.

1. Orientation resources and activities are designed to welcome, enable and empower new employees to successfully begin their Seneca journey. Included is an overview of Seneca’s vision, values, strategic plan, organizational structure, a brief history of the institution, linkages to information technology services, security and learning opportunities for employees.
2. Information on critical policies, legislated and mandatory training guidelines will be offered to all new employees.
   
3. Services that can assist new employees with support, information, and tools will be provided, including a personal welcome from Seneca's President or another designated member of the Senior Executive Committee.
   
4. Supervisors will provide departmental orientation to new employees working within their specific groups.
   

1. H.R. will provide coaching and support to improve employee performance when standards are not met by:
   • providing ongoing feedback based on the programs that exist for each employee group
   • offering formal and informal training
   • helping with access to reduced-rate academic courses.
2. Seneca is committed to supporting employees with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Recruitment process and hiring guide
• The Teaching & Learning Centre
• Employee Development & Engagement
• Orientation & New Employee Guide

• Respectful Workplace Policy

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11
• Human Rights Code, R.S.O 1990, c. H. 19
• Seneca’s Strategic Plan

Approval Date: December 2021