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Dal and the community

From our shared community with neighbours in Halifax and the Truro area and our distributed medical education program in New Brunswick to our partnerships and connections across the country and the world, we value the collaborations that strengthen our many communities. Explore Dalhousie and the community.

 

Your Window into Dalhousie

Welcome to the Dalhousie community, and thank you for choosing Dalhousie University as a place to work. We're excited to have you on board. This online toolkit will provide you with all of the information that you need to begin your career at Dalhousie. At the bottom of each page is the suggested next page to read. If you have questions, please contact careers@dal.ca.

About Dalhousie

Dalhousie University combines high-impact research, meaningful teaching, and a deep sense of social responsibility that inspires our diverse community to make a difference here in Nova Scotia, across Canada, and on the global stage. Learn more.

We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive space for everyone who works or studies with us. By working together, we are able to make a difference every day — at home, across the country and around the world. Read about the university's Strategic Plan (2021-2026), Third-Century Promise.

Our campuses

Dalhousie has four campuses - three in the heart of Halifax, close to the city’s major amenities, the Agricultural Campus near Truro, Nova Scotia’s hub, and the Dalhousie Medical Education Program located in Saint John, New Brunswick. Enjoy a virtual tour of our campus, where we are ready to welcome you into the family and view the campus map to help you find your way around. 

Leadership team

You can learn more about the university's Leadership team and Senior Administration, including information, interviews and profiles on Dalhousie's leadership team including: 

  • Board of Governors
  • Senate
  • ​​President
  • Provost and Vice-Presidents (VPs)
  • Vice Provosts, Associate and Assistant Vice-Presidents (AVPs)
  • Deans
  • Department Chairs
  • Dalhousie Advisory Council

A workplace of choice

With more than 6,000 employees, Dalhousie is one of Nova Scotia’s largest employers. Our global reputation attracts a skilled international workforce.                 

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