BMO Capital Markets has officially launched their Diversity Scholarship with summer internships opportunities.

BMO is committed to providing undergraduate students with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to their diverse and inclusive culture. This scholarship rewards exceptional undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in banking and financial services.

Eligibility Criteria: Individuals who self-identify as members of the following: 

• Women 
• Black community 
• Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) persons of Canada  
• People of Colour  
• 2SLGBTQ+ community
• Persons with disabilities

Details of Scholarship:

• 10 scholarships available (CAD $10,000/each)
• Includes Summer 2024 internship opportunity (15-week paid employment as a Summer Analyst intern at BMO Capital Markets in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, or Vancouver, beginning in May 2024)
• Open to all programs including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math)
• Interviews start in February
• Scholarship recipients announced in April

Application deadline: March 20, 2022

To learn more about the BMO Diversity Scholarship, view internship opportunities, or apply, visit BMO Capital Markets: Canada Diversity Scholarships – Summer 2024

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

Dreaming of a career where you’ll make an impact?

RBC invites you to an engaging and interactive evening on March 8th with leaders from across
the bank. Spend time with members of the RBC Recruitment team to learn about impactful
resumes and interview performance. Join this session and find out more about diverse roles and job opportunities with RBC.

When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: RBC Royal Bank, 1395 Ellice Avenue

To Register:

1. Log in to your RRC Polytech HUB account and click the Career Bridge icon
2. Select Events & Workshops > List View to see upcoming events
3. View the event you’d like to register for and click the blue Register for this event button

Note: space is limited to 30 students.  Please register early and commit to attending this event.

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

You’re Invited to Tech Thursdays with TechMB, StartUp TNT, NorthForge, YES! Winnipeg, and TechWPG.

Each week, this series showcases work being done by tech companies right here in Winnipeg.

Here is the lineup of speakers for the month of March:

• March 2: Brayden Kehler, Ethan Toewes, Bud Broesky & Jaden Martens, Co-Founders of 2Common
• March 9: Rossel Sabourin, CEO at VidDay
• March 16: Elizabeth Corbett (Neo Financial), Daniela Cerqueira Alves (SkipTheDishes), Jessica Hildebrand (Ubisoft), Heidi Deras (Bold Commerce) – Panel Discussion: Women in Winnipeg Tech
• March 23: Real Estate Starups in Winnipeg – Panel Discussion
• March 30: Building an Empowered Tech and Startup Community – Panel Discussion
• April 6: How Can AI Impact Your Business – Panel Discussion

If you’re interested in attending, please register on Eventbrite.

Events take place at King’s Head Pub (120 King Street), starting at 4:30 pm.

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

If you’re looking for summer work then you’ll want to consider applying for a seasonal position with the City of Winnipeg.

The city has a variety of jobs available and each one is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience working. Positions include:

• By-law Support Worker – Indigenous (#122867)
• Summer Student Labourer (#122872)
• Office Support (#122873)
• 311 Customer Service Representative (#122876)
• Wading Pool Attendants (#122929)
• Recreation Technicians (#122930)
• Student Labourer (#122968)
• Gardener (#123004)
• Seasonal Meter Reader (#123018)

Additional jobs may be available or become available in the future, so students are encouraged to check the City of Winnipeg Careers Page regularly.

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

Manitoba Hydro is currently recruiting for their Engineering Technologists Programs:

• Relay Protection & Control
• Telecommunications & Control

These two-year fully paid apprenticeship programs include formal classes and on-the-job training. During your paid training, you will be rotated to different work locations.

To apply, you must register and create your 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.

The deadline for applications is March 21, 2023.

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/ for more information on the qualifications of the programs and the job posting.

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

Are you between the ages of 16-30?

Do you like museums, heritage sites, archives or theatre?

Does working for the heritage, arts, and cultural sector interest you?

Apply to Young Canada Works!

Young Canada Works (YCW) is a Government of Canada-funded program for youth, aged 16-30, interested in gaining work experience in museums, heritage sites, archives, libraries or arts and cultural organizations.

There are two programs available:

• Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO) is an employment program for students.
• Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH) is an employment program for graduates.

Young Canada Works offers program participants:

• Quality paid work experience
• Valuable Skills Development
• Networking opportunities
• Flexibility and support for youth facing barriers

YCW is committed to strengthening diversity and inclusion in youth employment. Youth belonging to equity-deserving groups are highly encouraged to apply.

There is no application deadline, but it is recommended that applicants create an account and submit their candidacy before the summer.

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

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:

• Log in to your student RRC Polytech HUB account > Click the Career Bridge icon > Click this link: Applied Industrial Technologies Information Session

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

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. 

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

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

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:

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