New Employee Networking
In-person networking opportunities will be held each semester for all new employees to provide an opportunity to meet other colleagues, develop a greater connection with the Trent community, and go on a guided tour of the campus.
Upcoming In-Person Networking Opportunity:
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Registration required no later than February 23, 2026
Register here
Please note that this event is not open to student employees.
Additional Orientation Information:
Choosing a college to belong to
Frequently needed Departments
Trent University Viewbook
Choosing a College to Belong to
Read about the characteristics, affiliated departments, and events and activities each College offers, here: www.trentu.ca/colleges
Trent University is a collegiate university in which each student belongs to one of 5 colleges when they are enrolled at the Symons Campus. In spirit of the collegiate system each Trent staff member is also given an opportunity to join a college of their liking.
You can confirm/choose your College affiliation on MyTrent with a few short steps:
- Log into MyTrent
- Select the "Support" tab
- Find the "Choose your College" button under the College life heading
We hope that all staff, regardless of their location, engage with one of the five Colleges of Trent University: Traill College, Champlain College, Lady Eaton College, Otonabee College, and Gzowski College.
Frequently needed department's information and services
HR/Payroll
Contact Information
Email: humanresoruces@trentu.ca
Number: 705-748-1460
Location: Suite 116, Blackburn Hall
Hours of operations: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30pm
Services
- Leaves
- Job evaluations
- Labor relations
- Training and Development
- Benefits
- Pension
- Payroll
- Information Change
- Functional Abilities
- Health and Safety
IT – Support
Contact Information
Email: it@trentu.ca
Number: 705-748-1010
Location: Second Floor, Bata Library and Durham Library
Hours of operations:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am - 9:30pm
Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Services
- Accounts and Email Address
- Voicemail and Telephone
- Information Security
- Blackboard Learning Management System
- Long Distance and Conference Calls
- Wi-Fi
- Microsoft Advantage
- Software requests
- Equipment Loans
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Last pass – Password manager
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- LinkedIn Learning
- Classroom Technology
Communications
Contact Information
Email: communications@trentu.ca
Number: Ext. 6180
Location: First Floor Bata Library, BL109
Hours of operations: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30pm
Services
- Brand reputation and visual identity
- University-wide advertising
- Media relations
- External website
- Social media
- Writing and editing of strategic publications (including the Viewbook and Showcase)
- Future student communications
- Internal communications
- Strategic communications planning
- Issues management and crisis communications
- Photography and video
Fixit
Contact Information
Email: fixit@trentu.ca
Number: Ext. 1366 (For emergencies only)
Services
- Special event setup requests
- Plumbing issues
- Too hot/cold
- Cleanup
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Flooring
- Small renovations
Fixit Emergency Services
- Flood
- Fire (please call 911 first)
- Stuck Elevator
- Power outage
- Safety concerns such as icy entrances, spills, broken window, etc.
Risk Management
Contact Information
Email: riskmanagement@trentu.ca
Number: Ext. 7372
The University recognizes it has an obligation to promote the health and safety of the Trent Community and to raise awareness in the community of effective risk management.
Services
- Campus Security
- Parking and Access Control.
Equity and Human Rights Office
Contact Information
Email: humanrights@trentu.ca
Number: Ext. 6602
Trent University recognizes the dignity and worth of every person and aims to create a climate of understanding and mutual respect. Learn more about the Equity and Human Rights Office.
We encourage you to visit the listed websites, as the information provided is highly condensed and is just a quick reference.
Trent University Viewbook