Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the largest faculty within McMaster University. McMaster is the only Canadian university that combines schools of medicine (including two regional campuses) – nursing and rehabilitation science – and the programs of midwifery, bachelor of health sciences, physician assistant and postgraduate health sciences education, within one faculty. Our pioneering approaches to education and our reputation for world-class research has consistently placed the university and FHS among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine.

Those who join FHS will find a community of 5,400 talented individuals who are inspired by the faculty’s commitment to our values of interprofessional collaboration, commitment to our communities, accountability, innovation, excellence, integrity, respect and optimism.

The Faculty of Health Sciences human resources (FHS HR) and faculty relations (FR) work in collaboration to provide accessible support to faculty members, employees and departments within the faculty. We pride ourselves on strong relationships and being critical partners to help meet your personal and professional objectives.

Our faculty fosters diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and is forward thinking. We support our multiple schools, departments and institutes in FHS to accomplish the mission and vision. We are committed to enhancing your experience through:

• Leadership support
• HR advisory and counsel
• Strategic alignment and responding to emergent needs
• Talent management
• Training and development
• HR process support
• Benefits and compensation
• Other HR support
• Faculty Relations support

Please explore our site for further information and support that we can provide. We encourage you to contact your strategic human resources partner with any questions, comments or suggestions you may have.