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Career Services

Events

Registration is now open for the Get Job Search Ready Series!

May 30, 2024

Career Services is providing an interactive workshop series on the development of employment documents and skills for students!

The Summer 2024 – Get Job Search Ready series will be covering the following topics:

  • Resumes
  • Cover Letters
  • Interview Strategies

These workshops are designed for students in business-related programs. All students are welcome to attend and adapt the information to their field.

The workshops will be delivered virtually during June and July, from 12pm – 1pm.

  1. Log in to your RRC Polytech Career Bridge account here: Career Bridge – Students.
  2. Select “Events & Workshops“, select “List View“, and click on the blue “Filter” button.
  3. In the Title field, type “Get Job Search Ready” and click “Apply Filter“.
  4. View the session you’d like to register for.
  5. Click the blue “Register for this event” button.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any virtual accommodations including ASL-English interpretation, please email careerservices@rrc.ca no later than 5 days before the session and include which sessions you will be attending.

For more information, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

Summer Opportunity: YMCA-YWCA Camp Stephens

May 17, 2024

Do you love working with children? Want to help provide a high-quality camp experience for every child? Excited about spending your Spring and Summer on an island in beautiful Lake of the Woods? Camp Stephens provides a unique opportunity for everyone. 

About the Opportunity

YMCA-YWCA Camp Stephens is hiring Counsellors and Assistant Counsellors for the upcoming camp season beginning late June to September 1, 2024. This is a live on site opportunity at Camp Stephens, Lake of the Woods, Kenora, Ontario.

To find out more about these opportunities and how to apply visit:

Camp Stephens Counsellor

Camp Stephens Assistant Counsellor

If you want to work with great people and make a difference, the Y is the place for you!

Employer on Campus: Costco (April 29)

April 24, 2024

Join us to learn about a wide range of career opportunities at Costco, including:

  • Front-end/Member Service
  • Membership/Marketing
  • Pharmacy/Optical Centre/Hearing Aid Centre
  • Administration/Maintenance
  • Tire Centre/Gas Station
  • Meat/Bakery/Service Deli/Food Court

In addition to warehouse jobs that can lead to management positions, other career paths with Costco include information technology, distribution, buying, accounting, finance, human resources, contact centre, and more!

  • Date:  Monday, April 29
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Library Hallway, Notre Dame Campus (NDC)
  • Format: This is a ‘come-and-go’ information booth-style event where students can interact with Costco staff to learn about and apply for employment opportunities.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca.

Actionmarguerite: Volunteer & Employment Open House (April 21)

April 12, 2024

Students and Faculty are invited to participate in Actionmarguerite’s upcoming Volunteer & Employment Open House!

The Volunteer & Employment Open House will provide a unique opportunity for you to:

  • Explore potential employment opportunities.
  • Engage with Actionmarguerite’s team members, including experienced professionals and current employees, to learn more about their mission, values, and the rewarding work they do.
  • Schedule an interview to explore if you are the right fit for their dynamic team.

Whether you are eager to gain practical experience, explore career opportunities, or simply learn more about Actionmarguerite, this open house is for you!

Event Details

  • Sunday, April 21, 2024
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, 185 Despins Street
  • Refreshments will be served

To Register

RSVP here by April 17, 2024

If you have any questions about this event, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca

TechMB – Career Connections (May 9)

April 5, 2024

This event connects industry with graduated or near graduating tech students seeking entry-level internships or permanent employment in the tech sector.

Career Connections brings together industry professionals with diverse tech talent. This speed-dating styled employment expo focuses on showcasing the robust employment opportunities in the Manitoba tech sector while connecting those hiring in the sector with quality talent.

  • Thursday, May 9, 2024
  • 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Virtual

Students interested in participating can register here: Career Connections – Post-Secondary Tech Grads

Registration is open from April 1 to April 30.

If you have questions about this event, please contact admin@techmanitoba.ca

If you need assistance preparing for the event, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca

Job Fair – Hospitality, Tourism & Retail (April 10)

April 5, 2024

Presented by Manitoba Tourism Education Council, Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association, and Manitoba Hotel Association.

Are you or someone you know looking for work in Manitoba’s Hospitality, Tourism or Retail sectors? If so, this job fair is for you!

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • RBC Convention Centre
  • FREE admission

For more information about the event, or to see a list of employers attending the event, please visit MTEC Job Fair.

If you have questions about the event, please contact MTEC.

If you need assistance preparing for the event, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca

NurseRecruit: New Grad Job Fairs

March 25, 2024

NurseRecruit is a Canadian-based virtual platform for career exploration among nursing, personal support work, and allied health students.

NurseRecruit is inviting students from Red River College Polytechnic to 3 job fair events:

New Grad Spring 2024 Healthcare Virtual Job Fair

Beyond Bedside Nursing Virtual Job Fair & Event

New Grad Fall 2024 Healthcare Virtual Job Fair

Registration is free for students, faculty, and placement coordinators who are interested in attending.

If you have any questions about these events, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca 

Employer on Campus: Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM) (Mar 25)

March 18, 2024

Bioscience Association of Manitoba presents: Campus to Career – Preparing for the Real World

Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) are passionate advocates for the province’s bioscience community.

Their non-profit supports over 120 members across the province, ranging from agricultural biotechnology to health biotechnology to cleantech biotechnology. They help their members connect with key stakeholders and government officials by encouraging innovative partnerships. These collaborations start locally and often expand globally. They are committed to the success of their members. They do this by extending valuable resources and training opportunities to help the sector improve skills, enhance research and development, and achieve commercial success.

BAM will be on campus to discuss career paths with its member organizations.  Students in the following academic programs are invited to attend:

  • Sciences (Science Laboratory Technology)
  • Business
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Indigenous Education
  • Date:  Monday, March 25
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Location: NDC, White Lecture Theatre (GM42)
  1. Log into RRC Hub and click the Career Bridge icon
  2. Click on “Events & Workshops” link on the left menu
  3. From the calendar, click on the event that you would like to register for
  4. Click the blue “Register for this event” button

Employer on Campus: TD Bank (Mar 25)

March 14, 2024

Calling all Business Administration – Financial Services students!

Join us to learn more about the wide range of retail banking opportunities with TD Bank Group including: 

  • Customer Experience Associate
  • Personal Banking Associate
  • Personal Banker
  • Various leadership roles within a branch

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date:  Monday, March 25
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Location: MS Teams (register to receive link)

TO REGISTER

  1. Log into RRC Hub and click the Career Bridge icon
  2. Click on “Events & Workshops” link on the left menu
  3. From the calendar, click on the event that you would like to register for
  4. Click the blue “Register for this event” button

If you have any questions about this event, please contact careerservices@rrc.ca

Celebrate National Work-Integrated Learning Month 2024!

March 3, 2024

Join Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services (WIL&CS) as we celebrate National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Month 2024 this March!

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) is the leading organization for Work-Integrated learning in Canada.  CEWIL partners with post-secondary institutions, community members, employers, government, and students to champion Work-Integrated learning (WIL).

Each year, on the 4th Wednesday of March, CEWIL is pleased to celebrate the National Day of WIL!

This year the National Day of WIL is on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Please see the following list of events that Work-Integrated Learning & Career Services is hosting during National WIL Month.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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