About HR
Our purpose and guiding principles
We offer services that support hiring, development, renewal, and retention to maintain a strong workforce at Concordia.
Vision
To be a sought-after and trusted partner, integral to the university’s strategic and operational decisions.
In that respect, we strive to enhance employee and management capabilities and provide efficient programs and services that support talent recruitment, development, engagement, and retention—contributing to an outstanding community member experience.
Mission
Human Resources supports the university in reaching its goals through specialized and strategic advisory services.
- We partner with stakeholders to recruit, develop, engage, and retain a talented workforce.
- We provide faculty and staff with valued programs that encourage development and engagement.
- We ensure our client-oriented services fulfill professional and human resources management needs and responsibilities.
- We actively advise on and contribute to Concordia’s equity program to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Graduates of the Change Resilience Development Program (CRDP), designed for managers and directors, at the celebration cocktail.
Guiding principles
- Listen actively to community members, to understand their needs and propose timely answers and solutions;
- Show flexibility, responsiveness and initiative in supporting the Concordia community;
- Ensure consistency and efficiency when delivering core HR services;
- Support employees to enhance their engagement and pride in Concordia;
- Support managers so they can fulfill their HR management accountabilities;
- Provide effective tools, programs, and services to help Concordia University recruit, develop, engage and retain a talented workforce;
- Demonstrate honesty with community members and deliver what we say we will deliver;
- Work together in a cohesive and respectful manner to provide an integrated and positive experience for our community members; and
- Strive for excellence in the spirit of continuous improvement.