Information for Potential Staff Members

Our Institution

  • About the University - Links to information and resources for the University of Alberta.
  • Facts About the University of Alberta - Links to information on Faculties and Programs, Facilities, Students, Alumni, Fast Facts, Teaching Excellence, Distinguished Faculty, Outstanding Research, Economic Impact, and Contacts.
  • University Location - Location and Information Guide - How to get here; maps of campus.
  • Our Library System - Our University indisputably has one of the top research collections in the country.

Where We Live

  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Find out about where we are.
  • Welcome to Edmonton - fact sheets from Edmonton Economic Development (Adobe Acrobat required)
  • Community Profile and Amenities - Browse this site for good information on cost of living, the housing market, health care, transportation, education, sports, the arts, and other useful topics.
  • Edmonton: Culturally Rich - Edmonton is a culturally vibrant city, known for its abundance of professional theatre groups and for its 17 major festivals including the international-scale Fringe Theatre Festival and the Edmonton Folk Festival. The City of Festivals also boasts such renowned facilities as the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, one of Canada's finest concert halls. Edmonton's multicultural setting shows strongly in its restaurants, festivals, attractions, and cultural performances.
  • Relocating to Edmonton - lots of useful information.
  • Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools: Edmonton's schools and educational institutions

As a Staff Member

  • Association of Academic Staff / AASUA - Check the Association's site for information such as the staff agreement, benefit & pension details, salary scales, and member services.
  • Childcare - There are several childcare facilities on, and close to, campus. Here are the details.
  • Recreation and Athletics - The University has superb recreational and athletics programs and facilities, as one would expect from an institution that excels in national championships.