Your Trusted Partner for On-Demand Talent at York University
Let YUTA take care of the recruitment, so you can stay focused on your priorities.
When short-term staffing needs arise from just one day to three months YUTA is your go-to resource. The York University Temporary Agency (YUTA) connects you with pre-qualified, dependable talent ready to meet your department’s needs.
Whether you're managing peak periods, special initiatives, or temporary vacancies, YUTA offers strategic, flexible staffing solutions designed to keep your operations seamless and your team productive. YUTA makes it simple and efficient to get the right people in place.
Why Choose YUTA? Smart Staffing Starts Here.
Qualified candidates
Access a pool of pre-screened candidates who meet specific job requirements, saving you time and effort in the hiring process.
Flexibility
Match temporary assignments with cyclical workloads and project requirements, allowing you to easily adjust your employee compliment for fluctuating operational needs.
Job ready
Candidates may be able to start working within one day of your request, allowing your work to get done sooner.
Potential talent for future employment
Assess a temporary employee’s fit for your department’s needs, informing your long-term hiring decisions.
Important to Know
- Cost-Effective Talent, Seamlessly Delivered: For just a $2 per hour administrative fee billed directly to your cost centre.
- Flexible Assignments on Your Terms: You have flexibility to shorten assignment length or request an extension to a maximum of three (3) months. Contact your People Partner to request a change.
- Versatile Staffing Options: YUTA places candidates in a range of temporary roles including YUSA-2 (interim), Confidential Temporary Casual (CTC), and Summer Student positions—tailored to meet your department’s specific requirements.
- Quick Turnaround, Dependable Results: While YUTA can generally provide you with a casual employee with as little as one day's notice, fill time will depend on the nature of the role, the job criteria, as well as the YUTA pool of candidates available including their suitability for the position.
- End-to-End Recruitment Support: YUTA is operated by Recruitment and Onboarding Services, who maintain maintain a ready-to-deploy talent pipeline. We handle everything from candidate screening and reference checks to onboarding, assignment tracking, and union notifications so you don’t have to.
Do you know someone looking for flexible opportunities to work at York University? Invite them to join YUTA