Human Resources

Careers that Inspire

Join a diverse community of valued faculty and staff whose dedication to creating an environment that fosters academic excellence has made CBU the university of choice for students from around the globe. Cape Breton University proudly upholds a respectful and engaging campus atmosphere that supports, listens and responds to the needs of its community. 

From the moment your new career begins - the Human Resources Department is here to help. During orientation we try to assist new employees in the best way possible by answering questions and offering suggestions to help you easily transition into your new role at CBU. Among other benefits, CBU’s welcoming personality has made us an employer of choice for many.

Found at the heart of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, CBU’s location caters to a lifestyle that mirrors the vibrancy of an urban center, yet offers the safe and genuine feel of a small town. When you chose a career at CBU you will have an opportunity to not only thrive professionally, but you will also be exposed to the myriad of cultural landscapes that are found on Cape Breton Island, creating a truly unique style of living.

“Why do I enjoy coming to CBU every day? That’s easy, the students are awesome and the faculty and staff here are top-notch! CBU focuses on the needs of the students and supports the scholarship of the faculty in both their teaching and research. It offers excellent academic programming and extra-curricular engagement beyond the classroom and having the opportunity to live in Cape Breton is a definite advantage. The people here are always friendly, engaging and supportive and the creative spirit you find here is hard to find elsewhere; the music, the live theater and the artisans are spectacular!”

- Diane Janes, Associate Professor and Chair, School of Professional Studies, CBU
 

“CBU allows me to pursue my passion for teaching while working with a team of very supportive colleagues. It challenges me in the areas of my academic career that need challenging. As a faculty member, I am able to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines; an opportunity that isn’t always possible at larger institutions. I am able to get to know my students by name, even in the largest of classes. In addition, the beautiful scenery of Cape Breton Island, and the ubiquitous musical environment make this University a great fit for me.”

-Dannie Brown, Assistant Professor of Business, CBU
 

“At CBUI get to do a job that I love, in a work environment that is stimulating and challenging. Working in an institution that is accountable to both a professional and academic community, as well as one that serves the general public has unique challenges, but with that I have the opportunity to positively and directly impact these communities through the arts. There is so much room for growth and development here in the arts and it’s exciting to be a part of that.”

-Laura Schneider, Art Gallery Director/Curator, CBU
 

“What is there not to enjoy about living on this Island! This extraordinary ‘rock in the stream’ called Cape Breton is speckled with rich cultural heritages, warm hospitality and astonishing natural beauty throughout its entirety just waiting to be discovered and experienced. And let’s not forget the traditional fiddle music that just gets my feet a-tappin’ and body moving. For me, the Canso Causeway has become that gateway into a tranquil pace of life that I so crave for at this time in my life journey. As for CBU, I continue to discover that this modest, ever-evolving academic institution just pulsates with an exhilarating, camaraderie staff devoted to both teaching and research; to being a significant partner with its surroundings – an electrifying combination of which I thoroughly enjoy being part of and contributing to each and every day.”

-Murielle Provost, Program Coordinator, Emergency Management, CBU