Get Hired! Week of May 27 2024

May 27, 2024 — 

Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or gain experience in your field of study? You will not want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired by Career Services!

Get access to timely updates on what is happening in the job market and the inside scoop from UMConnect (formerly Career Connect).

Each week we will also share upcoming conference and information session opportunities.

Who’s Hiring?

Part-Time/Summer Employment/Casual Opportunities

• The Manitoba government is hiring a casual Afterhours Social Service Worker (4050) in Dauphin and Swan River, MB. Position is open until filled.  
• The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is hiring a Camp Stephens Counsellor and Camp Stephens Assistant Counsellor for the summer. Positions open until filled. For more opportunities at the YMCA checkout their website!
• The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are hiring a number of positions including Stadium Operations Seasonal Staff and Field Operations Technician. Join their Talent Portal to get notified of Jobs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Valour FC and IG Field.
• Encore is hiring several positions in Winnipeg including Event Lighting Technical Specialist.  Checkout Disability Solutions for accessible job opportunities across Canada.  
• St. Leon’s Market is recruiting for a variety of positions this summer. Great for students with bilingual skills. Apply today!
• Loblaws is hiring many positions in Winnipeg including a Bilingual Customer Service representative (R2000461819).
• The Community Services Department is hiring part time Recreation Technicians (124156) for wading pools, recreation facilities, and preschool, children’s, and youth summer programs for Summer 2024.  Deadline is June 28.
• The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) has a variety of work opportunities, both part-time and full-time for students. Apply to their Ongoing Student Recruitment Inventory (also includes Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) & Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO)) to get involved!
• There are 36 openings for part-time, casual, and summer positions available on UM Connect within the Job Postings tab! Check out the Customer Service Specialist at Global Drain Technologies- Engineering (71892). Deadline is June 20.

** UM Students: to access opportunities on UM Connect make sure you are logged into your account to follow the links to postings directly! Please note that UM alumni are also able to create an account to access these postings. **

 Full-Time/Co-op/Internships

• The Government of Canada is hiring a Junior Program Officer at Indigenous Services Canada in Winnipeg. Deadline is June 19.
• Mosaic is hiring for the Mining the Future Indigenous Students Program (52439) in Regina, SK. They are looking for students in the areas of engineering, trades, business administration and more, in various locations in Saskatchewan. Term is September 9 to December 20, 2024.
• The Manitoba Government is seeking graduates with a science major for the Public Health Inspector- Student Bursary Program (42678) for various locations in Manitoba. Deadline is June 24. Note that a condition of employment is acceptance into the 15-month Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) program 2024/25.
• The University of Manitoba is hiring a Receptionist – Office Assistant 4 (AESES) (32369) for a one-year term to start June 24. Deadline is June 6.
• LevelUp is an opportunity for students to work on short-term remote projects, connect with future employers, and gain real-work experience within a supportive and thriving community of Canadian students over 60 hours and 8 weeks. Find out about more wage subsidy programs here.
• The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario is seeking 3 recent graduates interested in policy, and public sector work for a remote Research Internship position.
• Does working in the natural resources sector interest you? Are you between the ages of 15 and 30? NRCan’s Science & Technology Internship Program (STIP)—Green Jobs supports youth in gaining work experience and skills through full time paid internships. Apply to be an intern on one of their many delivery organization pages, today!
• Indigenous Services Canada is seeking a graduate for a full time CR04 position. They are looking for graduates with previous Government of Canada student experience (co-op, Federal Student Work Experience or Research Affiliate) who can use the bridging option. Forward your resume to betty [dot] jagodnik [at] sac-isc [dot] gc [dot] ca to apply. Preference will be given to Indigenous Candidates.
• Consider applying to the Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Talent Inventory in the areas of Student Rehire Opportunities, Post Graduation (Student Bridging) Job Opportunities, and General AAFC Job Opportunities. It only takes 15 minutes to apply!
• Are you interested in entry-level jobs or volunteer opportunities in the social impact space?  Click here to check out the opportunities available across Canada through the Charity Village Job board. Checkout the Development Officer Position at The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Deadline is May 30.   
• Mosaic is hiring a Maintenance Engineer Co-Op/Intern (51291) in Belle Plaine, SK. Position open until filled.
• There are 61 openings for full-time positions available on UM Connect within the Job Postings tab! Check out the Recreation Assistant ** at Rural Municipality of West St. Paul. (71461). Deadline is July 1.

** UM Students: to access opportunities on UM Connect make sure you are logged into your account to follow the links to postings directly! Please note that UM alumni are also able to create an account to access these postings. **

Career Fairs, Information Sessions and Conferences provide an excellent way for you to learn more about your field, to network and to find the opportunities available in it.  Employers attend career fairs and trade show booths to inform students of future opportunities as well as look for talented students/graduates for current positions. Check out these upcoming events!

• The Advanced Digital and Professional Training (ADaPT) Program is a cost-free digital and professional skills development program that provides career coaching support and work placements for participants. They are now accepting applicants for their 2024 Alberta/BC cohort to take place between July 16 and September 22. There is an information session happening Thursday, May 30th at 12:00 PM MT and Thursday, June 13th at 12:00 PM MT. Manitoba students are welcome to apply, just note the time difference. Deadline to apply for the cohort is June 23.
• The 107th Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition ** is happening June 2-6 in Winnipeg. Register today! 
• Career Fair Canada is hosting a Winnipeg Career Fair and Training Expo at the RBC Convention Center on June 12. Exhibitors include the City of Winnipeg, the Government of Manitoba, Royal Canadian Navy, and many more. Registration is free.
• Film Training Manitoba is hosting Cinematic Fundamentals with John Paizs, in partnership with the Winnipeg Film Group, a course for filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, editors, or anyone wanting to learn how a well cohesive film is planned and created. The session will take place June 1 from 10:00am-4:30pm at 304-345 McDermot Ave. Find out more information about Film Training Manitoba’s course offerings here.
• Falling Walls Lab will be happening on September 11. It is a global pitch competition uniting students and professionals with breakthrough ideas. This event supports innovation and communication skills, promoting collaboration and sustainability. Academic institutions worldwide host these labs, allowing participants three minutes to present solutions to pressing challenges. Applications due July 15.

Need support navigating your job search efforts? Career Services not only has access to available jobs, but it also offers a variety of services to help you get the knowledge and skills you need to get that job, as well. Whether you are looking for experiential learning, part-time, summer, or full-time employment upon graduation, we are here to assist you. To help you excel in your skills, we offer workshops on resumés and cover letters, creating a LinkedIn profile, mentoring, job searches, and interview preparation. Check out the Student Affairs Event Calendar and register today!

Do you have questions about anything specific? We would love to answer your job search questions! Questions can be forwarded to cs [dot] receptionist [at] umanitoba [dot] ca.

UM Career Services Staff