Career Opportunities

Learning, discovery, innovation, and social engagement

Thank you for your interest in working at Dalhousie University.

To maintain our high level of service, Dalhousie University uses an online job application system hosted by CareerBeacon (CBX). Anyone who wishes to apply for a posted staff vacancy at Dalhousie will need to complete a basic registration by setting up a "My Beacon Account" through CareerBeacon. This applies to all applicants who were previously registered with Dalhousie's staffing services system.

How to Apply for a Staff Position at Dalhousie University

1. Review the Job Postings listed below.
2. Click the employment opportunity in which you are interested to review the details.
3. If you wish to apply, click "Apply Online Now" and follow the application instructions.
   Please submit both a resume and a cover letter.

If you have questions at any stage of the application process, look for this symbol , which will link you to a comprehensive help section. Academic job postings are coordinated at the Department/Faculty level. Please visit Dalhousie Career Services for student employment opportunities.

About Dalhousie

Dalhousie University attracts high achieving, motivated and engaged students from around the world. The university provides a unique interactive and collaborative environment with diverse, challenging academic programs and career-oriented opportunities. We inspire our students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions to our region, Canada and the world.

Working at Dalhousie

More than 6,000 faculty and staff, along with over 18,000 students, create the university's energetic academic community where people are engaged in internationally recognized teaching and research activities. Dalhousie has campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia as well as a Medical School site in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Employment opportunities at Dalhousie exist in a range of roles and environments within the university, providing services to support teaching, research and community service at Dalhousie. These diverse roles include administrative, leadership, technical, and facilities support (trades, maintenance and security services).

Career Opportunities