Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, Ryerson University is Canada's leader in innovative and entrepreneurial education built on the integration of theoretical and practically-oriented learning. With a mission to serve societal need, and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community, our programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. Research at Ryerson is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past five years. Ryerson ...

Learning and Development Opportunities

At Ryerson, we believe that investing in the development of our employees is an investment in our future as a university, which is why we provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement. In addition to the many events happening around campus and employee access to the Ryerson Library, the following resources are available.

Employee Development

Ryerson strongly believes in learning as a continuous activity, not only as a way for employees to further develop their skills, but as a way of building collaboration, consultation, and improving the overall quality of our services. Staff and faculty are open to attend a wide range of internal seminars, workshops and conferences, including: 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, Financial Management, Effective Presentation Skills, Conflict Management, and Effective Decision Making. ...

Competitive Benefits Package

Ryerson works hard to make the university a place where people enjoy what they do and feel rewarded. Our total compensation package includes competitive salaries that recognize your contribution to the university’s goals, as well as a full range of benefits for full-time career employees and employees on contract for 12 months or more, their spouse, and eligible dependents.

Tuition Waiver and Rebate

Eligible employees, their spouse, and eligible dependents can enroll in approved Ryerson University courses and/or programs of study free of tuition (excludes fees such as late fees, ancillary fees, and course materials). We also offer a tuition rebate program where we will reimburse the tuition portion of fees paid by employees to another institution for work-related or professional development courses approved by Ryerson. ...

Company Culture

The immense talent and dedication of Ryerson’s faculty and staff have made the growth and success of the university and its reputation possible. That’s why we’re dedicated to being a people first employer—one that celebrates and values the contribution of our staff and faculty as playing an essential part of our success as a university. Ryerson places people at the heart of what we do to create a vibrant, engaged community focusing on the well-being of employees and ensuring the individuals that make up our workforce know that their work is valued and appreciated. ...

Promoting Sustainability
Ryerson’s growing reputation as a city builder places the university at a prominent and visible place within the urban fabric of Toronto, connecting us to the business, residential, and civic community that surrounds us. The university remains committed to excellence in setting new standards for sustainable, responsible development within our urban boundaries. Because of our conservation efforts and retrofits, peak electrical demand on campus is the same today as it was in 1993, despite the construction of many new buildings and a tremendous growth in enrolment. In addition to our ...