Your First Months

As you continue to develop in your role, the following essential steps and additional information will help you set goals, explore development opportunities and become more familiar with policies and documentation related to your employment and work within the Faculty.

Essential Steps
Additional Information

Review and discuss performance objectives and progress with your Supervisor

Check in with your supervisor regularly to discuss questions or concerns as well as establish annual goals and objectives. Select the following links for more information.

Ensure you are familiar with the applicable employee agreements

McMaster University is committed to building and maintaining mature, constructive relationships with all employees and the bargaining agents that represent them.

Visit the following links to learn more:

Explore professional development opportunities

McMaster University offers a number of professional development programs and supports, available to assist employees in cultivating their personal potential. Visit HR Services ‘Learning & Development’ page to learn more about various development supports such as tuition assistance and professional development allowances. Refer to your employment agreement for eligibility.

For eligible Staff and Faculty:

For eligible Faculty:

For Postdoctoral Fellows:

Learn your department processes in the event of an emergency

Developing a safe and secure environment is the responsibility of the entire McMaster community. McMaster University Security Services makes personal safety on campus its highest priority.

Refer to the Security Services Emergency Guidebook for more information.

Emergency Numbers: McMaster offers a comprehensive set of campus services in case of emergency, the number you dial for assistance depends on your location. You may also push the button on any Red Assistance phone located outdoors across main campus for security assistance.

Main campus (including MDCL and David Braley HSC): Dial ’88’ from any university phone
Health Sciences Centre/HHS locations: Dial ‘5555’ from any university/hospital phone (Life-Fire-Spill)
St. Joseph’s locations: Dial ‘7777’ from any hospital phone
Other locations: Dial ‘911’

Emergency Notification Systems: If the campus is in an emergency lockdown situation, the siren alert system will be activated. As the sirens are only audible outdoors, Security Services offers the ‘Alertus App’ to deliver campus notifications to your cell phone or mobile device during significant emergencies on campus. There is also a desktop app, which can be installed on your computer. Learn more here.

Emergency Code Response: If you are located within a hospital building, you must be aware of the various emergency code responses. FHS staff must complete Code Awareness education as part of their health and safety training. Visit the FHS Safety Office for more information, and download a printable poster for a quick reference at your work station.

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Your First Months

Review and discuss performance objectives and progress with your Supervisor

Ensure you are familiar with the applicable employee agreements

Explore professional development opportunities

Learn your department processes in the event of an emergency

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