welcome to human resources!

please note: employee information form(eif) & submission instructions can be found on here on our forms page

the office of human resources provides a wide variety of services to the university community on topics such as: recruitment, benefits, immigration, compensation, payroll, collective agreement administration, legislation, employee wellness and engagement, talent development, and strategic policy and procedure development. whatever your need may be, our professionally trained team is here to help you throughout your employment experience with us.

the office of human resources supports the university’s commitment to excellence through the provision of innovative and evidence-based hr programs and resources. as the initial point of contact for human resources support to lakehead’s leaders, faculty, staff, and retirees, the office of human resources team is dedicated to:

  • delivering accurate and prompt service
  • providing industry-leading human resources advice, best practices, direction, policy and procedure development, and interpretation
  • working with all employees to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive, engaged, and supportive workplace
  • centering everything we do around the people we serve

whether you are seeking career opportunities, or have questions about policies, hr services, benefits or career development, our professionally trained hr staff is here to help. 

human resources

welcome to the office of human resources - thunder bay & orillia campus

resources for staff

resources for staff

resources for managers

contact human resources

employment opportunities

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employee experience survey

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hr operational plan 2018-2023

click to view hr operational plan 2018-2023

events

feb
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mindful meditation 
repeats every week every wednesday and every thursday until fri apr 18 2025 except wed oct 16 2024, wed dec 11 2024, wed dec 18 2024, thu dec 19 2024, wed dec 25 2024, thu dec 26 2024, wed jan 01 2025, thu jan 02 2025, thu jan 23 2025, wed feb 12 2025, thu feb 13 2025.
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shw activity room
feb
6
mindful meditation 11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am,  11:15 am
shw activity room
feb
8
yoga 
repeats every week every saturday until sun apr 06 2025 except sat oct 12 2024, sat dec 14 2024, sat dec 21 2024, sat dec 28 2024, sat jan 04 2025, sat jan 11 2025, sat feb 15 2025.
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shw activity room
feb
10
(or) blind date with a book swap 2:30 am
simcoe hall

news

feb
4
get ready to gather! new employee wellness initiative launching soon

lakehead gathers is a series of events all about creating a space where we come together, connect, and build a true sense of belonging.

jan
30
employees thrived

from january 20th to 24th, thrive week provided staff, faculty, and students with opportunities to prioritize their well-being through various events... full story

jan
29
shifting the focus from weight to health; eating disorder awareness week tookit; asist courses

tbdhu - wellness@work update - january 29, 2025

jan
29
caat: kick off the new year with a caat learning session!

the caat pension plan is a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan in ontario, canada, offering secure lifetime pensions to its members across... full story