Welcome to Human Resources!

Please note: Employee Information Form(EIF) & Submission instructions can be found on here on our forms page

The Office of Human Resources provides a wide variety of services to the University community on topics such as: recruitment, benefits, immigration, compensation, payroll, collective agreement administration, legislation, employee wellness and engagement, talent development, and strategic policy and procedure development. Whatever your need may be, our professionally trained team is here to help you throughout your employment experience with us.

The Office of Human Resources supports the University’s commitment to excellence through the provision of innovative and evidence-based HR programs and resources. As the initial point of contact for Human Resources support to Lakehead’s leaders, faculty, staff, and retirees, the Office of Human Resources team is dedicated to:

  • Delivering accurate and prompt service
  • Providing industry-leading human resources advice, best practices, direction, policy and procedure development, and interpretation
  • Working with all employees to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive, engaged, and supportive workplace
  • Centering everything we do around the people we serve

Whether you are seeking career opportunities, or have questions about policies, HR services, benefits or career development, our professionally trained HR staff is here to help. 

On behalf of Lakehead University – As a special thank you for all your hard work, each employee was automatically entered into a random draw. A wide selection of prizes was available to win, including gift cards, clothing, swag items, and multiple Grand Prize draws. Winners were chosen throughout the day and have been listed below:

Winners

Thunder Bay

Orillia

Grand Prizes

1. Luis Zappa1. Justin VaughanTB 1. Patricia Johnson
2. Shelley Leeson2. Kelly BrennanTB 2. Gisella Scalese
3. Colleen Woods3. Kahleed MillerTB 3. Salama Ikki
4. Antal Kovacs4. Jordyn WeirTB 4. Gurkirpa Brar
5. Lexi Armstrong5. Christiana KiernanTB 5. Bethanie Kramer
6. Heather Wark6. Laurence FiddickOR 1. Jack Sheppard
7. Erfan Salari7. Wendy MillerOR 2. Xi Chen
8. Taylor Smith8. Mehak BasharatOR 3. Sherri Laycock
***Last Updated Mar/01/2024 at 4:20pm  OR 4. Christopher Murray

Thank you all for making Lakehead such an amazing place, and congratulations to our lucky winners!

Winners can collect their prize from the Office of Human Resources:Thunder Bay – UC 0003
Orillia - OA 2012
For any questions, please reach out to:Jonathon Racine
Wellness Strategy Coordinator
807-343-8010 ext. 7246
wellnesscoordinator@lakeheadu.ca

Employee Appreciation Day, March 1, 2024 - Lakehead University
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Human Resources

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HR Operational Plan 2018-2023

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EVENTS

Mar
28
Fresh Market 
Repeats every week every Thursday until Fri Mar 29 2024 except Thu Mar 21 2024.
11:00 AM,  11:00 AM
Agora
Mar
28
Mindful Meditation  
Repeats every week every Wednesday and every Thursday until Fri Apr 19 2024 except Wed Oct 11 2023, Wed Dec 20 2023, Thu Dec 21 2023, Wed Dec 27 2023, Thu Dec 28 2023, Wed Jan 03 2024, Thu Jan 04 2024, Thu Jan 25 2024, Wed Feb 14 2024, Thu Feb 15 2024.
11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM,  11:45 AM
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room
Mar
28
(OR) Anishinaabemowin Nutrition Bingo 4:30 PM
Maawnjigamig Where We Gather OR1013
Mar
30
Yoga 
Repeats every week every Saturday until Sun Apr 14 2024 except Sat Dec 16 2023, Sat Dec 23 2023, Sat Dec 30 2023, Sat Jan 06 2024.
11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM,  11:00 AM
SHW Activity Room

NEWS

Mar
1
Employee Appreciation Day!

Today is National Employee Appreciation Day! On behalf of Lakehead University – As a special thank you for all your hard work, each employee has... full story

Feb
2
Thrive Week 2024 - Employees Thrived!

For the 5th year, Lakehead University celebrated Thrive Week, from January 22 to 26. It was our biggest Thrive Week yet, and it really felt like a... full story

Jan
19
Celebtrating Thrive Week 2024!

We are helping all members of our Lakehead community explore their pathways to better mental health with our 5th annual Thrive Week from January 22-... full story

Sep
5
Lakehead Rocks Lake Tamblyn was a huge success

Hundreds of faculty, staff, and students enjoyed karaoke, food, and games at Lakehead Rocks Lake Tamblyn, held on Tuesday, Aug. 15.