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JOB FAIR: Comforts of Home-Care

April 14, 2022

Comforts of Home-Care is currently seeking compassionate, caring, and dependable caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of the elderly and chronically disabled.

They are looking for caregivers with the following skills.

  • Personal Care including bathing, toileting, and grooming
  • Companionship including housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation
  • Experience with lifts and transfers
  • Medication Reminders

If this career opportunity is the right fit for you, drop into one of their two job fairs for a GUARANTEED interview.

Event details:

  • Day 1: Thursday, April 21st, 2022. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Day 2: Tuesday, April 26th, 2022. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2147 Portage Avenue, 2ndFloor (Parking lot on the East side of the building for your convenience)
  • Contact: 204-949-3234

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

TD Bank Indigenous Career Event

April 11, 2022

TD Bank knows that having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities they serve leads to better and more innovative solutions.

At TD they are committed to doing their part in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action and are focused on educating their workforce on the past and living history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. They are also focused on employment opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.

Please join them for a fun and interactive recruitment session to learn more about careers in banking, their mentorship programs and how you can join their team!

Event details:

  • Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm (CDT)
  • Location: Online – REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

$10,000 BMO Diversity Scholarship – Now Accepting Applications

March 28, 2022

BMO Capital Markets has officially launched its Summer 2023 Diversity Scholarship Campaign!

They are looking for diverse students (Female, Black, LGBTQ+, Indigenous, Person of Colour, Students with Disabilities) with an interest in gaining experience in finance!

Applications are now open until April 29th, 2022.

Details:

  • 10 scholarships to giveaway (CAD $10,000/each)
  • Open to all programs including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math)
  • Interviews will start in May
  • Scholarship recipient announcement in June

To learn more about the opportunities, eligibility criteria and how to apply, click the links below!

Summer 2023 Opportunities:

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Share your opinion for a chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card!

March 23, 2022

Tell us about your career and employer interests!

Student Employment Services is pleased to be participating in a national research study of student interests and attitudes regarding their careers and employers.  The resulting report will help employers better understand how to attract and hire students and graduates while also helping us learn how to better serve you with career planning support.

All respondents to the survey are eligible to enter a draw for a $500 Best Buy Gift Card.

All responses will be treated as confidential and not be associated with your identity in any way. 

You can start the survey here: research.brainstorm.ca 

Please note that you may find the survey quicker and easier to complete on a computer rather than a mobile device (though either works well).

Thank you for considering being a part of this important study.  Please feel free to forward this message to your friends!

 

Virtual Employer on Campus – Indigenous Recruitment in the Federal Public Service. March 30 12:30 – 1:30pm

March 23, 2022

Summer Student and Full Time Job Opportunities with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

 

March 30, 2022 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CST

Are you interested in Summer Student or Full Time job opportunities with the Federal Government? Have you considered working for the departments of Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada? Join Kathleen Johnston, Human Resources Advisor, and Ruta Tewelde, Human Resources Advisor, for an info session to learn more about what it is like to work for the departments, explore current opportunities available to all students and targeted opportunities open to Indigenous students, and how to apply to a job.

 

Throughout the session, Kathleen and Ruta will be reviewing the following:

  • Student employment opportunities
  • Job opportunities post graduation
  • Tips and tricks to navigating a job posting
  • Details to include when applying for a job with the Government of Canada

 

You will also be able to ask questions and view available opportunities such as:

  1. Student Opportunities: Federal Student Work Experience Program – Canada.ca
  2. Full Time Job Positing: Administrative Clerk (cfp-psc.gc.ca)

 

To join the session on March 30, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm CST, click on the following link:  ISC and CIRNAC – Student and Full Time Employment Opportunities

Virtual Employer on Campus: Exchange Group (CPA) – They’re Hiring!

March 23, 2022

Are you a Business Administration (Accounting) student graduating in April 2022?  Are you looking for a great place to start your accounting career?

If you answered YES to both questions, then Exchange Group (CPA) wants to meet you!

Join Michael Delaurier, CPA, CA (Partner at Exchange Group) and Michael Klippenstein (RRC Polytech Alumni) for a 15-minute presentation followed by a 45-minute Q & A / networking session.

Exchange Group is looking for candidates to fill Team Accountant positions.  For a detailed job description, please log into Job Central and view Job#59242.

Event details:

  • Wednesday, March 30 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Location: MS Teams – REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Virtual Employer on Campus: Western Financial Group – They’re Hiring!

March 23, 2022

Western Financial Group will be hosting a Virtual Employer on Campus event to share information about their organization, network with students and discuss current employment opportunities, including positions in Insurance, Sales, Client Care, Accounting, Recruitment, and IT.  A full list of Winnipeg-based opportunities can be found here.

Connect with RRC Polytech alumni Kris Hrom for a 15-minute presentation, followed by a 45-minute Q & A / networking session. Please come prepared to engage with the presenter and each other!

Event details:

  • Tuesday, March 29 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Location: MS Teams – REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Volunteer Manitoba Info Session: Build skills while helping your community!

March 18, 2022

Join Volunteer Manitoba and Student Employment Services to learn more about how you can get involved and give back to your community!

Friday, March 25, 2022
12pm – 1pm
REGISTER HERE

What to expect:

  • Learn the benefits of donating your time
  • How volunteerism can help build your job skills
  • Where to learn more about volunteer opportunities
  • Get information on scholarships and bursaries

If you have any questions, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

You’re Invited – Spotlight on Careers as a CPA: Virtual Panel Discussion

March 7, 2022

Are you interested in learning more about where the CPA designation can take you in your career?

Join CPA Manitoba and CPA Saskatchewan for a moderated panel discussion designed to introduce you to the wide variety of career paths that are available as a CPA. During this session, the CPA discussion panellists will offer insights into the ever-increasing importance of understanding various business technologies and why harnessing data drives better decision-making in organizations.

Date:   Thursday, March 10, 2022
Time:   Noon – 1:00 PM (Central Time)
Host:   This event is co-hosted by CPA Manitoba and CPA Saskatchewan
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 10, 11:30 AM

Click here to register!

(Speaker bios can be found at the bottom of the page).

If you have any questions, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca

Register Now – PwC Campus Recruitment Rundown

March 4, 2022

With spring recruit right around the corner, the PwC Campus Talent Acquisition team is excited to equip you with all the resources needed to succeed!

Campus Recruiters will be hosting two sessions in March for Western Canadian students interested in CPA roles.  In these sessions, you’ll learn about PwC’s spring campaign including core dates and have the opportunity to ask questions about the recruitment process, upcoming opportunities, and PwC’s culture and values.

Please note that these sessions are targeted at students interested in pursuing their CPA designation.

Dates:

March 11, 2022 at 2pm – 3pm (CST)
March 18, 2022 at 1pm – 2pm (CST)

Location:

Virtual on Remo (link will be provided) – REGISTER HERE

To attend, please submit this form prior to March 9 for the first session and prior to March 16 for the second session.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

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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