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To outline the principles that guide ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Polytechnic’s recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion and performance development processes.Ìý

This policy applies to all ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø employees.Ìý

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1. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø aims to attract, recruit, select, orient, promote and develop the most qualified individuals to achieve its strategic objectives and increase its reputation as an employer of choice.
2. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is committed to supporting employees with professional development and advancement opportunities.

1. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø'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 (HR) policies, systems and processes.
   
3. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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 and casual employees.
2. The HR department is responsible for the recruitment and selection of all other ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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.Ìý
3. Through the recruitment and selection process, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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 in all recruitment activities
   • assessing prospective employees requiring accommodations based on the essential duties of the jobÌý
   • 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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
   • warranting that individuals selected will have the qualifications required to provide appropriate academic, administrative, or support services to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students and staff.

1. Orientation resources and activities are designed to welcome, enable and empower new employees to successfully begin their ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø journey. Included is an overview of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s vision, values, strategic plan, organizational structure, a brief history of the institution, links 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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø'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. HR 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.

• None

• Professional Development Policy
• Respectful Workplace Policy

• ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s Strategic Plan

Approval Date: December 2021

Last Revision: March 2025