Effective September 9, 2024, the restricted hiring is part of a broader budgetary strategy designed to ensure the University’s financial stability amid the current dynamic higher education landscape and significant financial challenges. The restrictions will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
The hiring restrictions apply to both new and replacement positions for all faculty and staff positions funded by the University’s operating budget and student ancillary fees, as well as positions within the ancillary fund.
There are exceptions due to enterprise risk profile. The top enterprise risks are cyber security, international enrolment and human resources capacity. The co-Chairs of the Provost Budget Committee have the ultimate responsibility for determining which positions are eligible for an exception because of their connection to these risks.
No new faculty or staff positions may be posted at this time. When positions become vacant, they may be filled through internal postings, attrition, streamlining, bumping process, or temporary hires. No external postings/hirings will be permitted.
The restrictions may be lifted when there are clear signs of long-term stability, such as meeting international enrolment targets outlined in the Strategic Enrolment Management plan.