Since 2018, the 国民彩票 Talent Pathways program has hired more than 50 employees in short-term positions throughout the university in areas where support was needed the most, particularly during the pandemic. The Human Resources department launched the program to help reduce barriers for equity-deserving candidates seeking meaningful employment at 国民彩票.
Jhoyce Oril learned about Talent Pathways from a friend working at Dal, who told her to apply to the program and as she says, 鈥渢he rest is history鈥�. Hired in 2019 as a human resources clerk in Academic Staff Relations, a unit within the Human Resources department, Oril began a two-month contract that was extended nearly a year.
It opened the doors to another opportunity on campus, and in July 2020 Oril began her new role as undergraduate secretary and director鈥檚 assistant in the School of Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, which has been recently extended for two more years.
鈥淭he Talent Pathways program has been my stepping stone,鈥� says Oril. 鈥淚 was able to find my way to my current position for a longer term, which benefits me practically and also helps boost my career.鈥�
Developing valuable skills and competencies
Talent Pathways provides equity-deserving, job-ready candidates an opportunity to gain valuable working experience, while developing skills and competencies that may assist in finding further employment at 国民彩票.
鈥淎s a candidate, you need to trust the skills and experience you have when applying to Talent Pathways,鈥� adds Oril. 鈥淭he program allowed me to gain university operational knowledge both in the back- and front-end that I wouldn鈥檛 have been able to get anywhere else. I鈥檓 proud to consider Dal as my first Canadian employer.鈥�
Hiring managers are encouraged to contact Mitchell Breau, Talent Pathways coordinator, when considering filling a short-term position. The Talent Pathways program is an important resource for faculties and departments trying to source qualified talent.
Breau works with HR partners on campus to understand the needs of each position and share available candidates in the Talent Pathways hiring pool that is continuously growing. He also works closely with community organizations such as Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia and TEAM Work Cooperative to ensure equity-deserving candidates are aware of the program and consider Dal when applying for short-term positions. Further information on how to access Talent Pathways for hiring managers is available on the .聽 聽
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