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Employer on-Campus: Applied Industrial Technologies, March 8

February 27, 2023

Careers with Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies invites students from the following program areas for come-and-go career chats and an information session:

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Manufacturing CAD
  • Skilled Trades

Join us to learn more about the opportunities with Applied Industrial Technologies!

Event Details

INFORMATION BOOTH

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
11 am – 1 pm
STTC Cafeteria Hallway

Notre Dame Campus
No registration required

INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
12 pm – 1 pm
White Lecture Theatre

Notre Dame Campus
Register on Career Bridge by following the instructions below:

If you have any questions, or accommodation requests, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

PwC Canada Scholarship and Mentorship Program – Deadline to apply: February 28

February 14, 2023

Calling students who are Black, Indigenous and/or Persons with Disabilities, studying in accounting, business and/or STEM! 

PwC Canada is launching their Scholarship and Mentorship program again this year! The scholarship provides financial support to post-secondary students who are Black, Indigenous and/or Persons with Disabilities, studying in accounting, business and/or STEM and demonstrate our five PwC Professional attributes.

Details

  • Up to twenty-five (25) scholarships available this year
  • Each scholarship is for $5,000
  • Scholarship recipients will be paired with a professional from PwC Canada who’ll provide mentorship and coaching for one year
  • Scholarship recipients will receive an offer of paid employment at PwC Canada (acceptance of position is optional and will not impact receipt of scholarship) in Assurance, Tax, Consulting or Deals

For more information and to apply

Students can apply to the Scholarship and Mentorship Program until February 28, 2023 through the PwC Campus Careers website

For supports with your job search, book an appointment with a Career Advisor by contacting Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca 

National Research Council of Canada Student Employment Program – Apply Now!

February 9, 2023

Are you part of Canada’s next generation of STEM leaders?  Do you want to gain valuable work experience in your field of study? Are you interested in working on leading-edge projects of value to Canada? Are you looking for amazing learning opportunities in a creative and diverse environment?

The NRC Student Employment Program provides students with practical career-related experience in research and development, engineering, and technology, administration, librarian science, computer science, trades, business, technology advisors, finance, human resources, and other professions. Students work in a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment while having access to superior equipment, facilities and expertise.

As a student at the NRC, you’ll contribute to interesting projects in an environment where teamwork, initiative, and creativity are nurtured. Positions are offered across NRC in various locations from coast to coast.

Who can apply?

You are eligible for the NRC Student Employment Program if:

  • You have obtained a High School diploma (or grade 12 equivalent), and possess a minimum “B” academic average or equivalent (preference may be given to candidates with a “B+” academic average). (equivalencies can be found on the back of your transcript)
  • You are studying at a recognized educational institution and are returning to full-time studies in the next semester
  • You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. Additionally, foreign national students who meet the eligibility requirements, are studying in recognized and eligible Canadian educational institutions and possess a valid Off-Campus Work Permit may also apply.

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. 

Length of Term

Student work terms last for approximately sixteen weeks (four months). Work can occur full-time during a non-academic semester and part-time during an academic semester.

For more information or to apply, please visit the National Research Council of Canada – Student Employment Program

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

Career Fair Prep Sessions

January 4, 2023

They’re baaaack! It’s Career Fair time at RRC Polytech and Career Services wants to help make sure you are ready to put your best foot forward.

Career Advisors will be setting up practice booths at the Exchange District Campus and Notre Dame Campus and students are invited to drop in for a chat.

  • First time attending a career fair and curious about how it all works?
  • Got questions about how to maximize the career fair experience?
  • Unsure of how to dress, what to bring, or what to say?
  • Want to practice your elevator pitch and networking questions?

Stop by one of the practice booths and talk to a Career Advisor!

Exchange District Campus

Tuesday, January 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Atrium

Notre Dame Campus

Tuesday, January 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm, F205

Notre Dame Campus

Wednesday, January 11, 11:00am-12:00pm, Library Hallway

Upcoming Career Fairs:

Exchange District Campus

Indigenous Career Fair, Wednesday, January 18, 11:00am-4:00pm, Manitou A Bi Bii Daziigae

RRCSA Career Fair, Thursday, January 26, 10:00am-3:00pm

Notre Dame Campus

RRCSA Career Fair, Wednesday, January 25, 10:00am-3:00pm

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

MB Hydro Summer Student Program

December 5, 2022

Interested in joining Manitoba Hydro’s team for the summer to build professional knowledge and gain hands-on experience?

Manitoba Hydro offers over 200 summer employment opportunities in the energy industry to university and college students throughout Manitoba.

Manitoba Hydro typically hires students enrolled in academic programs that support their operational requirements.

Jobs are available in a number of areas including, but not limited to:

  • Accounting
  • Business administration
  • Engineering
  • Entry-level (undeclared, U1, etc.)
  • Environmental
  • General labour
  • Geography
  • Information technology
  • Trades & technology

Applications are accepted annually in December and January.

Resumés are matched to career-related positions starting February 1st, and work terms run from May to August.

If your resumé is received later than January, you may be matched with general labour or general administration positions.

Check out the Summer Student Program for more information and eligibility criteria.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca

MB Hydro Power Line Technician Training Program

November 24, 2022

This four-year fully paid apprenticeship program includes competency-based trade schools, formal classes, and on-the-job training.

During your paid training, you will be rotated to different work locations. After you complete your training and successfully pass testing and evaluation, you will receive a Journeyperson Certificate.

To apply, you must register and create an online profile through Manitoba Hydro’s external Careers website.

All applications must include a resume, cover letter, high school transcripts, and any post-secondary school transcripts or training certificates.

Applications will be accepted between December 1 – December 19, 2022.

For more information, check out this video or read about the Power Line Technician Training Program online.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca

March of Dimes Canada’s Virtual Job Fair

November 23, 2022

Would you like to empower people with disabilities to live safely and independently?

March of Dimes Canada is hiring numerous personal support workers (PSW), brain injury rehabilitation workers and support workers.

Attend their Job Fair on Thursday, December 1 to find out how you can join them on the front line and become a superhero in your community!

There is no experience required and March of Dimes Canada provides full paid training.

Event details:

  • Thursday, December 1, 2022
  • 11 a.m. to 12 noon

REGISTER HERE!

If the timing of the live event isn’t convenient for you, your registration will give you access to a recording of the presentations and an opportunity to view all the job fair resources until January 1, 2023.

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

Pathways to Tech Jobs

November 18, 2022

Join Tech Manitoba for a FREE event to assist tech professionals who are new to Canada or under-represented in tech, to refine their skills in order to secure rewarding careers in technology.

OVERVIEW

Pathways to Tech Jobs brings together local educational offerings, with an emphasis on short, tech-focused micro-courses to enable attendees to build upon their existing technology skills.  The ultimate goal is to support individuals in qualifying for jobs in tech.

Who is it for? Pathways to Tech Jobs is an informative, fact-finding and networking event targeted to newcomers, Indigenous people and under-employed individuals with basic and/or existing tech skills to assist them in securing quality tech jobs in Manitoba. 

Why is it important? We know we have many extraordinary individuals in our community who have tech skills but are either under-employed or struggling to find work because their skill set may not quite match what tech employers are looking for. We have designed a solution by bringing educators and all their short-term tech offerings together in one place, for tech professionals to explore.   

AGENDA 

  • 12:00 PM – Welcome message, greetings & orientation 
  • 12:10 PM – Presentations on tech courses and upskilling options from our educational partners 
  • 1:00 PM – Virtual mingling and exploration among attendees, educators and collaboration partners
  • 2:00 PM – Event concludes

DETAILS

  • Date & Time: Thursday, December 1 from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
  • Location: Virtual (Remo) – REGISTER HERE (Register as a Guest)

If you have any questions about this event, contact RRC Polytech Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

Join us for Career Chats with Career Advisors!

November 17, 2022

November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba. In time for Career and Workforce Development Month, RRC Polytech Career Services invites you to Career Chats!

Career Chats with Career Advisors

  • Do you have questions on how to look for work and the various employment opportunities that are out there?
  • Need to know how to make your resume and/or your cover letter a lot more effective?
  • Do you have any job search or employment issues and concerns you would like to discuss?

Join us for refreshments and a conversation with a Career Advisor!

This is an informal, casual drop-in session so come and visit – we would love to see you and chat.

Notre Dame Campus

Thursday, November 24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Building F, Room 209 (Indigenous Student Support Centre)

 

No registration necessary!

If you have any questions about this event, contact RRC Polytech Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.


November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba. Career and workforce development benefits industry, communities, and individuals and helps ensure we are meeting the changing demands of the economy by building an available, diversified and skilled labour force. Career development assists individuals explore careers options, make informed decisions about their learning, training and career paths and to successfully manage life and work transitions. Career development assists individuals explore careers options, make informed decisions about their learning, training and career paths and to successfully manage life and work transitions.

 

Open House: Careers with Manitoba Justice, November 9

November 1, 2022

Interested in a career with Manitoba Justice?

The Public Service Commission invites you to attend an Open House where you will experience a hands-on tour of the Court House at 408 York Ave in Winnipeg. You can participate in a question and answer session to learn more about career opportunities with Sheriff Services and Court Clerk Monitors in the Courts Division at Manitoba Justice.

Opportunities are available in court offices located across the province, including Winnipeg, Thompson, The Pas, Portage la Prairie, Minnedosa, Morden, Brandon and Dauphin.  English and bilingual opportunities may be available. Department representatives will be on hand to provide all the information you will need to pursue a career with Manitoba Courts.

The Open House and Question and Answer session takes place on:

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Manitoba Law Courts Building
408 York Ave., Winnipeg

Please register via email to courtstrainingoffice@gov.mb.ca by Monday, November 7, 2022. In your email, be sure to include your full name, email address and phone number. This event can be shared with non-government employees.

Resumes, with cover letters, will be accepted by email to courtstrainingoffice@gov.mb.ca and kept on file for consideration for six months. In your cover letter, indicate the court office(s) where you are most interested in working.

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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