University Short-Term Talent Pool

About UTemp

UTemp provides the University of Toronto with a diverse range of talented short-term staff to cover casual vacancies of less than six months. UTemp handles each project with a unique hands-on approach to ensure we find the best candidate for the job. We strive to create long-lasting and successful relationships by finding individuals with strong office skills and an open-minded work ethic.

Examples of short-term positions include administrative, office management, accounting, finance, IT, website management, graphic design, motion graphics, film editing, human resources, event planning, student services, fundraising, communications, and project management.

Desired Skills & Experience

Ideal UTemp candidates are knowledgeable, professional, and enthusiastic, with demonstrated abilities to pick up new skills quickly. They have strong administrative skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Quercus, Rosi, SAP, project management software, or other desirable programs. Candidates with work experience in a college or university environment, government, non-profit, or private sector are highly sought after. Our candidates understand that the work we provide is subject to the current short-term opportunities at the University of Toronto, ranging from four hours to five and a half months.

Education

• Variable, as we are more interested in your work history.

Experience

• Three or more years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly with minimal training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, initiative, innovation, with the ability to work and learn proactively. A strong public service orientation, excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and effective teamwork are required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and carry out projects of varying complexity for extended periods.

Locations for Short-term Contracts

It is possible to work at one or all four of our locations. Please specify your preferred locations in your application:

• St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• University of Toronto Mississauga
• University of Toronto Scarborough
• University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

Additional Information

How to apply:

Please submit your application through our online application website. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

UTemp is committed to diversity and encourages applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and others who contribute to the diversification of ideas.

We thank all applicants; resumes are kept on file, but only those meeting immediate needs will be contacted. Applying does not guarantee work opportunities.