Part of the People and Culture unit, the Department of Human Resources supports an inclusive workforce at Memorial University and is committed to working to maintain a welcoming, respectful and accommodating environment for all employees and candidates for employment.
Identifying and removing systemic barriers is an important step in this process. For detailed information on employment equity at Memorial, please click here.
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In June 2026, Memorial will offer a one-time Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible employees. The program is designed to reduce costs while offering long-service faculty and staff additional financial support for retirement.
Effective April 1, 2026, Emergency Medical Travel Insurance for Memorial employees and retirees will transition from Beneva (formerly SSQ) to Medavie Blue Cross. Medavie Blue Cross will mail new benefits cards for health, dental, and travel to Memorial employees and retirees in advance of the transition date.
Employee Wellness and the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre have worked with partners across campuses to make this year’s Thrive Week a pan-university initiative. Thrive Week, a week full of events to promote well-being, will take place from Nov. 3-7, 2025.
