Casual Pool

Carleton University invites external candidates and existing casual employees to apply for our Casual Applicant Pool. This pool supports temporary assignments that may become available from time‑to‑time. A casual employee is hired to a temporary assignment no longer than 12 months. For clerical, technical, and administrative casual assignments, after two months of continuous employment working more than 24 hours per week, the employee becomes eligible for inclusion in CUPE Local 2424.

Job Number: J

Job Title:

Casual Applicant Pool
Job Type: Casual Assignment
Department:
Human Resources
Job Category:
Administrative
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: 0.00 – 0.00/Year
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 28/08/2025

The duties and responsibilities vary by position. Most assignments in the Casual Pool are administrative; however, from time to time, specialized skills are required in the following areas:

• Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Finance
• Event Planning / Coordination
• Information Technology
• Website Development / Design
• Communications / Social Media
• Human Resources
• Payroll

In addition to experience in one or more of the fields above, the incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships while working collaboratively to achieve identified goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively deliver quality products and services by demonstrating prioritization, planning, and organizational skills, and a commitment to quality and efficiency.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Banner, FAST, and Access/databases is an asset.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, demonstrating judgment and decision‑making skills to deal with competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to create, edit, and format correspondence and various documents.

These qualifications are normally acquired through the completion of a post‑secondary college/university degree, training, or an equivalent and two or more years of work experience in one or more of the fields below:

• Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Finance
• Event Planning / Coordination
• Information Technology
• Website Development / Design
• Communications / Social Media
• Human Resources
• Payroll

Experience in an educational environment is an asset.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information that may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist or Talent Acquisition Coordinator assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University, including, but not limited to, women; visible minorities;
First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or other health‑and‑safety issue, you may be required to work temporarily remotely. In such cases you will work with your direct manager to set up an appropriate remote work environment. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including setting up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location, safeguarding all Carleton property, and ensuring all intellectual and other property is protected.

You will be notified by your manager when full‑time onsite work resumes.