Human Resources

Human Resources provides employees access to a wide range of resources to support their career development and wellbeing. HR is available to help answer questions or navigate processes related to hiring, compensation, benefits, retirement planning and more. 

Through HR, employees can also access TMU’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (external link) , which is a free, confidential counselling and information service to support your health and wellbeing. EFAP services and resources are available to you and your family members who are also covered by your benefits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.

Workplace Wellbeing Services

Workplace Wellbeing Services is committed to strengthening TMU as a healthy, diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and building a culture where all employees can bring their whole selves to work.

 Email: wws@torontomu.ca

AskHR

AskHR is an online tool that can help employees get answers to common Human Resources questions and contact HR for assistance.

• Log into AskHR using your TMU username and password.

• Type your question or topic into the search bar to find articles related to your query.

• If you’re unable to find an answer to your question, you can contact HR by submitting a request through AskHR. Use AskHR to request a letter of employment or initiate a leave of absence. 

A sample of wellbeing articles available on AskHR:

• What benefits do I have and what is my benefits booklet?

• Where can I rest and recharge on campus?

• TMU Recharge

• What is the Indigenous Wellbeing and Cultural Practice Leave?

Learning Events

TMU employees are eligible for professional development and learning opportunities. Use the Learning Events Calendar to access workshops and training related to career development, interpersonal skills, leadership, inclusion, wellbeing and more.

Ahnoowehpeekahmik, Staff and Faculty Wellbeing Lounge

The lounge provides a space for TMU employees to connect, socialize and eat, rejuvenate and rest on campus.

 Location
Podium building, POD 156
350 Victoria St.

Hours: 24/7 via OneCard access

Flexible Work Policy

Toronto Metropolitan University recognizes the benefits of providing more flexibility to employees in where and how they work. Leaders across the university can establish working arrangements that will benefit employees and the university. This policy outlines the rules and expectations of the university, leaders and employees applicable to the approval and operation of flexible work arrangements at the university.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

TMU’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (external link)  is a free, confidential counselling and information service to support your health and wellbeing. EFAP services and resources are available to you and your family members who are also covered by your benefits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.

EFAP can also help you with:

• Child and eldercare resources
• Financial Guidance
• Legal Guidance
• Tips for managing health and wellbeing

 Toll-free phone: 1-844-880-9142

 Toll-free TTY: 1-887-338-0275

 Online counselling and resources and mobile device app: TELUS Health (external link)