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As a new employee, you're encouraged to take time in your first few weeks to review the following resources. We look forward to working with you and are here to support you as you begin your journey at Queen's.
 

Getting Started

When you first arrive at Queen's, visit Human Resources (HR) to obtain your employee card

HR is located in . The entrance to the HR department is underneath the blue/yellow overpass that links the Stewart Pollock and Jemmet Wing.


Activate your NetID

Upon receiving your Employee Number, you will want to activate your NetlD to gain access to employee tools and resources. All ¸£Àû¼§ accounts require Mutli-Factor Authentication.

 

MyHR

MyHR provides employees the ability to review and update their personal data.  As a new employee please login and provide the following information:

  • Emergency contact information
  • Verify your address and phone number

HR Intranet

This internal site provides an overview of employee services, and the Human Resources contacts should you have questions.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Queen's supports flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible, such as remote work options or flexible hours, to accommodate different employee needs and circumstances. We recognize the benefits that these arrangements can have for both staff and the university. If a flexible work arrangement is of interest, please ask the hiring manager about possibilities during the interview process.

Employment Confirmation Documents

Queen’s employees may require employment confirmation for various reasons. Depending on the purpose, employment confirmation can be obtained through the following options.

Record of Employment

Requesting a Record of Employment through Payroll Services. A Record of Employment is a formal document that Canadian employers must issue to employees who experience an interruption of earnings. To request a Record of Employment, please contact payroll.services@queensu.ca. 

Verification of Employment

Downloading a Verification of Employment letter on the HR Intranet. A Verification of Employment is a letter confirming key employment details such as your name, job title, annualized salary, and employment end date, often required by banks or other third parties.  Current staff and faculty can download a copy of their Verification of Employment on the . If you require further support and assistance, please contact hradmin@queensu.ca.  

Cultivating a Culture of Inclusivity

Inclusivity is at the heart of ¸£Àû¼§ values. We believe that wellness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or abilities.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

The Accessibility Hub is a central online resource for accessibility at Queen’s University. It serves to elevate inclusion and improve access for everyone on our campus. The Accessibility Hub not only provides support and feedback concerning accessibility initiatives, it also serves as an online community for those seeking information on disability and accessibility issues on campus, and assists the university in meeting its obligations under the AODA.

Learn more about Queen's Accessibility Initiatives.

Accessibility Hub

An emergency response plan addresses barriers that could impede safety for staff and faculty who identify a disability requiring accommodation. Human Resources and Environmental Health and Safety will work with staff or faculty members to create individual plans.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help create an inclusive workplace by giving equity-deserving groups a formal structure within an organization to support their unique needs. ERGs contribute to community building within organizations and provide an avenue for all employees to learn more about diverse groups.

Employee Resource Groups

Faith and Spiritual Life offers multi-faith, non-judgmental support for religious, spiritual, personal, and financial problems, concerns, or crises. As part of , Faith and Spiritual Life strives to facilitate a welcoming, peaceful, and safe space. Chaplains can also provide support, ceremonial services, interfaith community development and spiritual support to students, faculty, and staff.

Faith and Spiritual Life

The Human Rights and Equity Office provides education in the areas of human rights, equity, accessibility and sexual violence prevention and response. Our educational programs build community awareness, increase knowledge, and address systemic barriers to inclusion.

Human Rights and Equity Services Training

I-EDIAA at Queen’s

The Positive Space program offers visibility and support to 2SLGBTQI+ communities. 

Positive Space Program

The Yellow House Student Centre for Equity and Inclusion ("the Yellow House") is a centralised space that provides programming, advisory services, resources, and acts as a hub for all things equity.

We are committed to creating a comfortable and accountable space for students who identify as Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and as Persons of Colour (QTBIPoC) to feel safe, to create community, to be empowered, to celebrate their identity, and to flourish. We seek to engage students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist, and colonial ideologies and practices. 

Yellow House Resource Library