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Looking for student jobs?

September 17, 2021

If you are a student looking for full-time or part-time work opportunities, consider applying for these government student work experience programs:

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

FSWEP offers full-time and part-time work opportunities in a wide variety of fields including sciences, trades, administration, IT, finance and many more! Explore career paths that the Government of Canada has to offer across the country. This includes the following job inventories:

  • Ongoing Student Recruitment Inventory
  • Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity
  • Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities

For more information, visit Federal Student Work Experience Program

STEP Services

STEP Services is the official student employment placement service for the Government of Manitoba. Eligible students can find full and part-time jobs with government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations throughout the year in various locations across the province.

For more information, visit STEP Services

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

Virtual Recruitment Event: Manitoba Hydro, Sept. 23, 2021

September 16, 2021

Are you interested in learning more about a career as a Power Electrician or Mechanical Technician with Manitoba Hydro? Join us at the upcoming Manitoba Hydro information session!

Manitoba Hydro – Virtual Trades Information Session

Thursday, September 23, 2021
6:00 pm

Content will include an overview of our Power Electrician/ Mechanical Technician pre-placement programs. These paid positions offer the trades experience and academic upgrading needed to compete for a future career in Manitoba Hydro’s Power Electrician or Mechanical Technician Training programs (4 year apprenticeships).

You will hear from employees currently working in these trades, including their experiences as trainees, and be able to ask them questions throughout the session.  You can join with an internet browser to view the video or by telephone (audio only).

To register

Register by sending the following information to employment@hydro.mb.ca with the subject line “Pre-placement info session”

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Where you are located (e.g. Selkirk, MB)
  • Will you join by internet (video/audio) or telephone (audio only)?
  • Questions you would like to be covered in the presentation

Accessibility accommodation requests and questions can be submitted to employment@hydro.mb.ca.

Prior to the event, an MS Teams event link and instructions to join by internet or telephone will be emailed to you for the session.

Deadline to register: Tuesday, September 21, 2021


Manitoba Hydro is recruiting now for:

  • Pre-placement Power Electrician/ Mechanical Technician training program for women
  • Indigenous Pre-placement Power Electrician/ Mechanical Technician training program
  • Construction labourers

For more information, visit: Manitoba Hydro – Trades & Technology Training

 

Virtual Event with Scotiabank – Ascend: Investment Specialist Kick Starter Program – September 28

September 15, 2021

Are you passionate about working with people and managing relationships? Are you interested in working with investments and helping clients achieve their financial goals? Are you looking for a long-term career that allows you to get away from your desk and interact with clients on daily basis? If this sounds like you, Scotiabank’s New Grad Ascend Program is the place to be!

Scotiabank is looking for students who thrive off working with people, who have an entrepreneurial spirit and have an interest in finance and sales.

This session consists of a presentation followed by a networking session with the campus recruitment team!

Who: The session is for Business/Commerce, Finance, Financial services/planning students who are graduating by Summer (June) 2022 and alumni from these programs.

When: September 28, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EST) / 8:00pm-9:30pm (CST)

Where: Online – REGISTER HERE!

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

Virtual Indigenous Student Recruitment Gathering – Department of National Defence, Sept. 22, 2021

September 14, 2021

Are you interested in learning more about student employment opportunities at the Department of National Defence (DND)? You are invited to attend DND’s first Virtual Indigenous Student Recruitment Gathering!

This gathering is for Indigenous students across Canada who are interested in civilian student employment opportunities at DND. DND is recruiting Indigenous students to join the Defence Team this Fall/Winter session and beyond!

English Session

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Length: 90 minutes (1.5 hrs)
English Session start time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
Register here

French Session

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Length: 90 minutes (1.5 hrs)
French Session start time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CST
Register here

This event will:

  • Serve as a showcase for over 100 civilian student employment opportunities across a variety of work streams at DND
  • Provide Indigenous students an opportunity to select specific positions of interest and be set up for interviews to complete the screening and selection processes
  • Provide an opportunity for DND staff to share general information about DND Careers, student bridging and your future within DND!

DND has a renewed commitment to reconciliation. DND is honoured to lead this event which is a catalyst to supporting Indigenous youth, such as yourself, towards careers in your field of choice. No previous government experience is required.

If you cannot attend, you can still register for the event and have access to these student employment opportunities at DND. You may also have someone else attend on your behalf.

If you have any questions about the event or to learn more about other Indigenous student experiences at DND, contact DND at P-OTG.DNDStudentSour@forces.gc.ca.


If you need assistance preparing for this recruitment event, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. An Employment Advisor will be more than happy to help!

Information Session: How SES helps students & alumni, September 7 & 8, 2021

September 3, 2021

Whether you are taking courses online, on campus, or both, Student Employment Services (SES) is here for you!

If you are looking for part-time or full-time employment, internships, or if you are preparing for the Work-Integrated Learning component of your program, Employment Advisors are ready to provide supports.

Register for these information sessions to learn more!  Employment Advisors will be there to explain SES services and answer your employment-related questions.

SES – How We Can Help
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm or 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

SES – When to Start Job Searching
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm or 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Register here

If you have any questions, please contact us at ses@rrc.ca.

In partnership with your Students’ Association

Recruitment Event: BMO Career Track, September 9, 2021

September 3, 2021

BMO is hosting a recruitment event this September!

Thursday, September 9 12pm CST

Come on board BMO’s Career Track as we uncover the many ways in which you can transport all that you have learned at school into exciting opportunities!

Join us to understand where the next stop in your career journey will be with BMO: Technology & Operations, Corporate Areas, Commercial Banking, Personal & Business Banking, and Wealth Management

To sign up for the event, click on this link.

If you have any questions or need assistance preparing for this recruitment event, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. An Employment Advisor will be more than happy to help!

 

 

Recruitment Event: Manitoba Virtual Job Fair – September 22, 2021

September 1, 2021

Jobs Canada Fair is hosting a virtual job fair!

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

You are invited to register for free to meet with hiring companies from Manitoba online

The Manitoba Virtual Career Fair connects candidates and industries across the province of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Thompson, Portage la Prairie, Winkler, Selkirk, Morden, Dauphin, etc.)

List of exhibitors will be updated 24 hours prior to the Career Fair

For more information, visit: Jobs Canada Fair

If you have any questions or need assistance preparing for this recruitment event, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. An Employment Advisor will be more than happy to help.

Career Launcher: Paid internships in clean tech, digital tech and natural resources

August 26, 2021

Career Launcher Internships give you access to meaningful work experience and training, giving you the skills needed in Canada’s ever-evolving economy. Students and grads get real-world experience in our clean tech, digital tech, natural resources and ImpAct internships.

Minimum eligibility criteria:

  • Between the ages of 15-30 (inclusive) at the start of the internship
  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada
  • Legally allowed to work according to the relevant provincial and Canadian legislation and regulations

For more information and to browse opportunities, visit: Career Launcher Internships

Co-ops, internships and new grad positions with Deloitte Canada now live!

August 16, 2021

Deloitte Canada job postings for 2022 co-ops, internships and new graduate positions are now live! 

Bookmark and visit careers.deloitte.ca to view all available opportunities – whether you are looking to pursue a technical consulting role or start your career in one of Deloitte’s business areas.


Need help putting together your resume and cover letter, and preparing for your interviews? Contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca to book an appointment with an Employment Advisor!

Venture for Canada’s new Intrapreneurship Program!

July 23, 2021

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

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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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