Mission At McMaster our purpose is the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge. In our teaching, research, and scholarship, we are committed to creativity, innovation and excellence. We value integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork in everything we do. We inspire critical thinking, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning. We serve the social, cultural, and economic needs of our community and our society.
Description With over 30,000 students and 11,000 staff members, the McMaster University community is comprised of talented individuals who are inspired by the University's Mission and the sense of purpose this mission brings. We have earned a reputation as being Canada's "most innovative" university and we are proud to be one of the top employers in the Hamilton-Niagara region!
McMaster has achieved a great deal since its founding was made possible by a generous gift from Senator William McMaster in 1887. From its inception the University’s aim has been to develop and realize the potential both of individuals and of society at large. This remains our essential purpose and as an institution we are committed to serving the public good and creating a brighter world for all through the art and science of discovery. McMaster remains focused on providing high-quality, innovative education, enabling cutting-edge research, and proactively engaging with the broader community of which we are a part.
McMaster University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,887 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The McMaster University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).
Overall, 86% of employees would recommend working at McMaster University to a friend. This is based on 1,893 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
82% of job seekers rate their interview experience at McMaster University as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at McMaster University.