Your First Day
Contact the Human Resources Department (HR) at 613-533-2070 or email hradmin@queensu.ca to:
- get your employee number and employee card
- sign up for payroll
- you will need your letter of appointment, work permit if required, and Social Insurance Number, as well as a piece of ID showing proof of age and banking information, as Queen's only pays by direct deposit into your bank account)
- enroll in employee benefits
- find out more about the University Pension Plan, childcare support, tuition assistance plan and employee discounts
- get UHIP health coverage for you and your dependents (ONLY if you are not covered by OHIP or another provincial plan)
Getting started working at Queen's
![Tindall Field on Queen's University campus](/immigration-relocation/sites/qirswww/files/uploaded_images/queens/Tindall%20Field.jpg)
Staying Safe
Queen's University is committed to having a safe and welcoming environment that recognizes and is respectful of the diverse nature of the Queen's University Community.
Campus Security and Emergency Services provide 24/7 support on campus and include services such as wellness checks, the emergency response centre, the lone worker program, and the blue light emergency phones.
Campus Security and Emergency Services
All new employees are encouraged to download the SeQure App which provides quick access to resources such as the emergency line, safety updates, and student-run services such as AMS Walkhome Service.
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusivity
We cherish the diversity of human experience and background and support the freedom of individuals to study, teach, work, and conduct research.
The Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion) is committed to fostering a university culture rich in inclusivity, equity, and belonging, while empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Learn more: Office of the VP (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion)
The Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) offers information about policies, support and advocacy resources, training opportunities, and campus and community organizations that work for equity and belonging for all.
The diversity of our campus community is reflected in the many organizations that welcome your involvement as they strive to enrich the social and cultural life at Queen's.
Exploring Campus
Our community's daily routines play out on 100 scenic acres on the shores of Lake Ontario.
The campus map has features to locate equity-related points of interest such as accessible entrances, single-user and gender-inclusive washrooms, breastfeeding and changing stations, prayer spaces, indoor routes, and parking.
Explore all Queen's has to offer by signing up for a campus tour, expertly led by one of our enthusiastic student tour guides. Our tours are known for turning a "maybe" into a definitive "YES" for prospective students with an offer of admission to Queen's.
Learn more about our Queen's history through the online encyclopedia.