Key staff resources
Workday profile
McGill employees can view and edit their employee profile on Workday. The Workday self-service platform is where employees can put in requests for vacation or other paid and unpaid leaves; browse job postings; view and modify their benefit plan; update their legal name. Log into Workday now.
For questions on using Workday, consult McGill's Academic and Administrative HR Knowledge Base.
McGill identification card
All McGill employees must carry their ID cards while on campus. ID cards are required to access services, such as athletic facilities, equipment and video loans, libraries, uPrint Xerox machines, as well as certain buildings and office suites.
See McGill's Human Resources ID Card page for information on how to obtain your McGill ID card or replace a lost card.
McGill email address
All new administrative and academic staff members should activate their McGill email account without delay. Email the itsupport [at] mcgill.ca (IT Service Desk) if you require assistance or log into the IT Portal.
McGill onboarding and orientation
Welcome! You're now part of the diverse community — some 50,000 strong — of employees, faculty members and students that makes McGill one of the world's top universities. Whatever your job is, and no matter your role, you represent McGill in every interaction you undertake and with every person you meet. McGill's Onboarding & Orientation website contains a wealth of information about our campuses, from essential links and campus maps & tour, to fitness programs, IT training, and various facilities for staff and faculty.
McGill administrative handbook
The Administrative Handbook covers Policies and Regulations regarding Personel, Finances, Buildings, Health and Safety, along with other guidelines.
Health, safety and accommodations
My Healthy Workplace
My Healthy Workplace (MHW) engages employees by providing opportunities for dialogue with the McGill leadership and a chance to help make McGill a better workplace. My Healthy Workplace encourages a sense of community among all.
McGill LifeWorks
Accommodations for employees with disabilities
McGill University is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. Accommodations may be provided for employees with disabilities of a permanent, temporary, or episodic nature, when supported by valid and objective medical documentation. If you require an accomodation, consult McGill HR's Accommodations for employees with disabilities web page.
