New Employee Orientation Program

The McMaster New Employee Orientation Program (NEO) is designed to be an informative and highly interactive experience to welcome new employees to the University.

If you are a new employee to McMaster, don’t miss your opportunity to join fellow new hires for an engaging day of learning about the University’s mission, structure, culture, and some key services that will help you acclimate to the McMaster community more quickly.  Plus, you have an opportunity to network with colleagues from across the organization and explore the campus environment.

The University is proud to have YOU join its community. This session will not only provide you with a high level overview of McMaster, it will affirm the important role each individual plays in contributing to the University’s success.

NEO is sponsored by Human Resources Services and is delivered by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Who Should attend NEO?

Continuing employees or those working in a contract position greater than 12 months from the following groups:

  • Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 555 (Staff, Parking & Transit Services, Security Services)
  • TMG (The Management Group)
  • McMaster University Faculty Association (MUFA)
  • Clinical Faculty
  • McMaster University Academic Librarians Association (MUALA)
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2 (Operations and Maintenance, Hospitality Services, Machinists)
  • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 772
  • Post Doctoral Fellows (CUPE Local 3906, Unit 3)

If you are a member of one of these groups, and you’ve joined McMaster within the past six months, you are encouraged to attend.  Please be sure to discuss this opportunity with your direct supervisor.

 

Upcoming Sessions:  Note: this is a one-day program.

Tuesday, February 21, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Hall (University Club), The West Room

How to RSVP:

  1. Review the “Who Should Attend” section above to confirm you meet these criteria.
  2. Email Nancy Buschert () to reserve your space in an upcoming session.
  3. Type “NEO RSVP” in the subject line and include the following information in your email:
  • Your Name
  • Your daytime phone number / extension
  • Session date

You may also phone 905-525-9140 ext. 26454 or ext. 24236 to reserve a space.

Participants will receive a confirmation email or phone call along with any additional details.  All participants are asked to complete a short questionnaire prior to the session, which will accompany the confirmation message.

Past Participants are Saying......

"I better understand now that McMaster University is a great place to work." George Chiran, Research Engineer

"As a relatively new employee who is located remotely (in Kitchener), I found this session provided me with the feeling that I was part of the larger institution and not an independent individual off on my own." Anne Bolender, Academic Advisor

"This is a fantastic program! The pace is just perfect and there is such a great variety of items on the agenda to keep it interesting." Anne Painter, Senior Clinical Accountant

"This is probably the best orientation session I've attended." John Barreda, Assistant Chef, Centro Commons

"Informative - provides great overview of Mac and answers all questions." Nick Goupinets, Program Analyst

“More than I expected! Very professional presenters, friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, informative!  Thank you.”  Jodi Biro, Administrative Assistant

 


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