Applying for a Career at UCalgary

New positions are posted frequently, and we encourage you to visit our website for new career opportunities. You can also set up a Job Notification email and the system will send you an automatic email based on the search criteria you enter. View detailed step-by-step instructions on setting up a job notification, or follow the instructions below.

From the main Careers page, enter your desired search criteria using the keyword and/or Type and Faculty/Unit filters and hit the "Search" button.

To save the search as a Job Notification, click the "Sign up for Job Notifications" button at the top of the search results page. The name of the Job Notification will default based on what was entered in the keyword field. You will be asked to enter your preferred email address and how often you wish to receive the email notification. Check the "I’m not a robot" box and carefully read and follow the instructions to answer the associated question. Finally, click the "Create" button.

You will receive a confirmation email once you have signed up for the notification.

At any time, you can choose to unsubscribe from the notification via a link provided at the bottom of the notification email.

If, when uploading your application document, you get an error message (e.g. ‘Cannot process your resume – it may be too small or the incorrect file. Please check the file and try again.’), it is likely as a result of one of the issues listed below.

1. File Type - The file type used is not a supported option. The system only supports the following file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf (non-image files*), .rtf, .txt and .html.

Although our system accepts .pdf documents, they must have originated from text files (e.g. converted from a word processing program such as Word). Any scanned .pdf files are image files and cannot be processed by our system.

2. Image Files (including scanned .pdf documents) - As noted above, our application system cannot accept scanned .pdf documents as they are seen as an image file and can’t be read by our parsing software. If possible, please save your document in a text format instead and upload that version.

If that is not an option, email hr@ucalgary.ca with your document attached along with the title and Job ID# of the posting you wish to apply to.

3. File Error - If you have confirmed the file type you are using is an accepted format, there may have been an issue when the file was originally saved. Open the file and save it again (following the guidelines above) and try uploading it once more.

The University of Calgary is unable to provide this information due to the high volume of applications received. As stated in all job postings, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted. Most job openings are filled within 6-8 weeks, therefore, if you have not heard within that time, you can assume you will not be considered further for the position.

New positions are posted frequently, and we encourage you to continue to visit our website for other career opportunities. You can also set up a job notification where the system will send an automatic email to you based on your search criteria when a position is posted that matches the criteria you have set. See "How do I set up a job notification email?" section above for instructions.

Once you have submitted an application, the system will not allow changes to the attached resume or application details. The only way to update your application is to submit a second application for that position. When more than one application is received from the same individual, it is assumed the most recent one should be used.

The University of Calgary encourages applicants to tailor their cover letter and resume to be specific to the job they are applying to. Therefore, applicants should apply for each position separately so they can attach the corresponding cover letter / resume to each job individually.

Most competitions are filled within six to eight weeks - therefore, if you have not heard from the University of Calgary within that time, you can assume that you will not be considered further for that position.

We are unable to respond to every applicant due to the high volume of applications received. Only applicants who are moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

All applicants are assessed relative to the qualifications listed on the job posting. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the posting to be eligible for further consideration. However, meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee you will be interviewed. Positions are screened by the associated hiring manager(s), so you are encouraged to continue to apply for positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Every opportunity is considered separately. The number of positions you apply for does not increase your chance for being hired. We encourage all interested applicants to apply for positions for which they qualify. Every application will be given equal consideration in the hiring process.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we do not have the resources to offer consultation services. The Government of Alberta has an excellent website (alis.alberta.ca) that provides assistance such as job search tools, cover letter and resume tips and networking advice.

Students of the University of Calgary can access additional help through our Career Services office.

For professional positions, it is encouraged that you include a cover letter with your application. Our online application system only permits one file to be attached to your application, so please include your cover letter with your resume in one file.

The University of Calgary has employed international candidates where it has been difficult to recruit Canadians or Canadian Permanent Residents. These individuals are eligible to be considered for employment with the University of Calgary provided they have or can obtain legal entitlement to work in Canada (i.e. work/study permit, Social Insurance Number).

The University of Calgary strives to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and working environment in which there is respect for the dignity of all persons and fair and equitable treatment of individuals in our diverse community. We are committed to ensuring that the diversity of our staff and faculty reflects our local and national community. To that end, we also offer accommodation to applicants with disabilities to ensure fair and equitable assessment. If you require accommodation in the selection/interview process, email hrhire@ucalgary.ca to make your accommodation request. Find out more about diversity at the University of Calgary.

The information you provide in this census is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will remain confidential. Only a small number of authorized staff within Human Resources and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will have access to individual responses.  

Candidates will not be connected to information they have provided in the Applicant Equity Census Summary data (aggregated) may be shared with hiring managers and selection committees to support equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection processes by ensuring broad talent pools.

Answering the Applicant Equity Census questions is voluntary, if you are not comfortable self-identifying, we ask you to select the option ‘prefer not to answer’ for some or all of the questions. Your application will be accepted regardless of whether or not you complete the Census.

All candidates have the option to complete the Applicant Equity Census each time an application is submitted for a position.

If you have already submitted a Census response with a previous application, your responses will not be automatically added to this application. You will be invited to complete the Census every time you submit an application.

Answering the Applicant Equity Census questions is voluntary, you may select ‘prefer not to answer’ for some or all of the questions.

The University of Calgary is committed to equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment, hiring, retention, and advancement. While completing the Census is voluntary, we encourage you to complete it to ensure we fulfill our commitment to equitable and inclusive employment.

Answering questions five, six, eight and ten are optional, depending on if you self-identify as an Indigenous person, visible/rationalized minority, and/or a person with a disability.   

UCalgary strives to hire the best. It is important that there are no barriers to attracting and retaining the best available talent. The purpose of having equitable hiring practices is that all people have a fair chance at employment and the best person for the role is hired based on their knowledge, experience, capability, training, aptitude, as well as attitude. In accordance with section 10.1 of the Alberta Human Right Act to ameliorate historical under-representation of equity-deserving groups, some positions will have preferential consideration or focused recruitment of persons from the equity-deserving groups.