Request Employment Verification Letter

We provide employment verification letters to active employees who need to verify their employment income and prove they’re employed by the university.

How to request an Employment Verification Letter:

• Employees: Fill out the Request for Employment or Permanent Residency Letter and submit it to the Staff Service Centre.
  • If you require a letter for a reason other than outlined below, please include the details in your submission.

• Third-Party Inquiries: Must submit a request through the Staff Service Centre using the Contact Us Portal and following the Sign Up instructions for those without a CCID.

Please note: it may take up to five business days to process your request.

What is provided on each employment letter:

• Position title, faculty or unit
• Hours worked (full-time, part-time or hourly)
• Start and end date (if applicable) of your appointment
• Current compensation, which is stated in annual, semi-monthly, or hourly rate depending on the appointment type

Additional supporting documentation options: In some cases, other forms of financial documentation like pay statements and annual tax slips (found on Bear Tracks), the Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment (provided after you file your annual personal tax return), and offer letters can be used to satisfy financial confirmation requests are 

Who is not eligible to receive an employment verification letter: individuals who have received a scholarship and/or fellowship, or to be used for previous employment references.