Venture for Canada is very excited to launch their newest program, in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Intrapreneurship Program.

The Intrapreneurship Program is an alternative way of gaining paid work experience. Students contribute to innovating a small business by working on a 7-week project.

Get your foot in the innovation door and get paid for it through a program designed to give students from underserved communities the ins-and-out of small and medium businesses by solving innovation challenges.

Eligibility:

• Enrolled full-time at a Canadian post-secondary
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee
• Residing in any Canadian province
• Identify as a member of an underserved community, BIPOC, a newcomer to Canada, a person with disabilities, a woman studying in STEM fields, and/or a student living in a rural/non-urban community

Please note: International students are not eligible for the Intrapreneurship program. See Venture for Canada’s Fellowship Program instead.

For more information, visit Venture for Canada

Nature Canada’s Work to Grow program connects BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) to jobs that promote and protect nature.

• Work – Discover jobs from deskwork to fieldwork. Explore openings in science, education, administration, and more!
• Grow – Learn how organizations are protecting nature and how you can too! All while building your professional skills and professional network.
• Secure the bag – All Work to Grow placements pay $17.50/hour, and run anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks.

For more information and eligibility criteria, visit Nature Canada Work to Grow

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

Traction on Demand is looking for individuals interested in getting into the Salesforce ecosystem, and would love to become a Salesforce Consultant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is extremely passionate about the Salesforce space and Consulting but hasn’t been able to get their foot in the door because they don’t have prior Salesforce experience. Two of the opportunities include:

Implementation Consultant
Senior Implementation Consultant

What are the requirements you ask?

• An awesome culture add to the team!
• Passionate about technology
• High technical aptitude
• Interested in becoming a consultant

Nice to haves?

• Some technical experience
• Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems

For more information:

Web: tractionondemand.com
LinkedIn: Traction on Demand
Blog: 4 Fundamentals of Sustainable Business Growth: Impact Edition

Traction on Demand (ToD) is one of North America’s largest Salesforce consulting and application development firms that continues to grow in Canada and is currently expanding locally into Winnipeg!

ToD plans to hire approximately 100 people in the next 18 months, offering new graduate opportunities and co-op/internships in consulting and app development roles. Visit the Traction on Demand – Careers page for an up-to-date list of available jobs with ToD.

The Venture for Canada Internship Program is now accepting student applications for Fall 2021 internships! VFC will be funding paid internships across Canada this Fall and will continue to support work-from-home and remote placements.

For more information and eligibility criteria, visit: Venture for Canada Internships

Venture for Canada is a not-for-profit that recruits, trains and supports top recent graduates helping them find placement at Canadian startups.

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

Red River College’s Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships, in collaboration with Student Employment Services, the Academic Success Centre, and the School of Indigenous Education will host the 2nd virtual Employment Readiness Conference (ERC) on June 9, 2021. 

The ERC will involve presentations by RRC staff and industry speakers on topics related to the theme “Build a Brand. Build a Career” in support of recent international graduates as they transition to the Canadian workplace, ideally in opportunities related to their program of study and/or work experience. 

The conference will offer sessions on building your brand, networking, and communication strategies, as well as an employer and alumni panel to share challenges and best practices for branding and networking to get a job, keep a job, and grow on the job. 

Registrants will receive more information on the Employment Readiness Conference as well as a program and schedule for the event.

Please REGISTER HERE!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd virtual ERC on June 9, 2021! 

Prepped is hosting a webinar with Meg McQuillan, Lead at Prepped, as she discusses finding your first job after graduation with Paul Van Winssen, Strategy & Business Development, International Expansion at Amazon. Paul will share his experience of what post grad life can look like, followed by a Q&A session.

Your First Job and Post-Grad Life
Monday, May 31st, 12:30 pm EST
Register here

This webinar will cover:

1. How to succeed in your job search
2. How to find the right first job
3. How to join the workforce as a new grad
4. How your career can progress from your first job

Prepped is a digital and personalized program that provides guidance and training to help with your job search through learning modules, short videos and simple exercises. As well, Prepped offers webinars and blog posts with career-related tips from industry and HR experts.

To  take advantage of the full Prepped Learning Library, create an account here: fullyprepped.ca

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For more information, resources and assistance with your job search, contact RRC’s Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Attention Graduates!  BMO is hosting a virtual information session and they want to see you there!

BMO Virtual Information Session

Thursday, May 20, 2021

1:00pm EST (12:00pm in Manitoba)

via MS Teams

Here’s what you can expect:

• Learn why LinkedIn named BMO one of the Top 10 companies to grow your career.
• Learn about how you can make an impact and expand your network across the bank.
• Hear from BMO’s contact centre community about the opportunities to grow with their North American Customer Contact Centre.

If you are interested in attending, please register using the following link: bit.ly/BMOwhatsnext

MS Teams invite and link to follow!

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

Have you just completed your program and are now looking forward to launch your career? Or, maybe you are looking for summer work?

Student Employment Services (SES) can help! SES offers a wide range of services to students and recent graduates, including assistance with:

• job search
• networking
• cover letters
• resumes
• interviews

For more information and to book an appointment with an Employment Advisor, contact SES at  ses@rrc.ca.

In the meantime, check out these resources:

SES News & Events

Upcoming career events within RRC and the community such as job fairs, employment conferences, virtual coffee chats with industry and government recruitment initiatives are posted on SES News & Events.

Employment Resources

For additional resources on job search preparation, including expert-led career readiness videos on LinkedIn Learning, visit SES Online Employment Resources.

Job Central

Employment opportunities directed exclusively at RRC students and alumni are posted on Job Central. Log in using your student credentials to view available jobs here: Job Central.

Student Work Experience Programs*

Learn more about available student and recent grad opportunities below:

• STEP Services – Student employment placement service for the Government of Manitoba
• FSWEP – Federal Student Work Experience Program for the Government of Canada
• Venture for Canada – Internships & Fellowships
• Level UP – fully-funded short-term projects powered by Riipen

*Subject to eligibility requirements

Are you a newcomer to Canada, interested in a career with CIBC? Register now for CIBC’s Virtual Career Information Session!

CIBC Virtual Career Information Session
Thursday, April 29, 2021
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST
via MS Teams
Register here

This information session will provide insights on the opportunities available across Canada at CIBC! Participants will learn about CIBC’s culture, purpose and vision, as well as information on their screening and interview process.

CIBC is looking for the following skills and attributes:

• Positive, friendly, client-focused attitude
• Open availability and no working restrictions
• Previous banking experience is an asset
• Accreditation – IFC or CSC – is an asset
• Strong communication skills
• Team player who enjoys collaborating and sharing best practices

You will also have an opportunity to ask CIBC’s Talent Acquisition Team questions during the event!

Interested students must register to attend. There will be limited capacity for this event and selected individuals will receive a confirmation email prior to the event.

Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 28th, 4pm EST
Spots are limited so register early!

For more information and to register, visit: CIBC Virtual Career Information, April 29th

Tell us about your career and employer interests

RRC 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: www.brainstormresearch.ca/survey

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!

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