Get Hired! Week of April 15, 2024

April 15, 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 University of Manitoba is hiring a Connection Desk Staff for Summer 2024. Deadline to apply is April 21.
• Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is hiring a Water Quality Reporting Assistant for Summer 2024. Deadline is April 24. Note that the student must be registered with STEP services to accept this position.
• The University of Manitoba is hiring a Grader/Marker 2 for FMLY 1010 (CUPE TA) (32209) for Summer 2024. Deadline is April 25. There are many other Grader/marker positions available in other departments.
• The Manitoba government is hiring a Camp Cook (42687) for Summer 2024 in Snow Lake, MB. Deadline is April 26.
• True North Sports and Entertainment is hiring a Facilities and Grounds Assistant, Camp Manitou. Position open until filled.
• The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is recruiting for the Indigenous Health, Summer Student Program. The positions are open to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Students in Winnipeg. Deadline is May 3.
• Wynchemna is hiring for summer 2024 to teach English and sports in Calgary. Term is June 20-August 25 with a variety of options for how many weeks you commit to.
• Lululemon is hiring an Educator Factory Outlet for Summer. Checkout Disability Solutions for accessible job opportunities across Canada.
• Downtown Winnipeg Biz is hiring for the Streetscape Summer Team. Term is May 1- August 31 and pay is $16.00/hour. Position open until filled.
• St Leon’s Market is recruiting for a variety of positions this summer. Great for students with bilingual skills. Apply today!
• The Community Services Department is hiring Summer 2024 Recreation Technicians (124156) for wading pools, recreation facilities, and preschool, children’s, and youth summer programs.  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!
• The Government of Manitoba’s STEP Services Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2024 employment. Applicants must be returning to school the following academic year to be eligible. View full details and register on their website today! 
• There are 80 openings for part-time, casual, and summer positions available on UM Connect within the Job Postings tab! Check out the Museum Collections Assistant (70857) at the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library. Deadline is April 24.  

** 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

• True North Sports and Entertainment is hiring an Account Executive, Ticket Sales. Closing date is April 23.
• 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.
• The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are hiring a Community Relations Coordinator to execute in school and in community programs to meet organizational goals.
• The Manitoba Government is hiring a Hatchery Technician (42684) in West Hawk Lake MB. Deadline is April 28.
• Richardson International is hiring a Location Assistant in Shoal Lake, MB with a competitive salary. Deadline is April 26. Checkout AGCareers for more agriculture jobs in Canada and Manitoba.
• Attend the Rock my Business workshop series by May 31 for a chance to earn $10,000 towards your start up through the RBC Start Up Awards. Learn more about how to apply here. Deadline for the award is June 14. The next round of workshops is May 6 through 9.
• 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!
• Careers in Ag is advertising a number of positions in Winnipeg. Check out the Industrial Mechanic position at Cloverdale Paint Inc. Position open until filled.
• AECOervices/sites/career-services/files/2024-04/Careers%20in%20Ag%20advertising%20aM has a fantastic job board of opportunities in Winnipeg and across Canada. Checkout the Environmental Planner at AECOM.
• Are you interested in entry-level jobs or volunteer opportunities in the social impact space? CharityVillage is Canada’s largest online job board for the nonprofit sector. Click here to check out the opportunities available across Canada, including remote positions.  
• Mosaic is hiring a Process Engineer Co-Op/Intern (51596) in Belle Plaine, SK. Position open until filled.
• There are 71 openings for full-time positions available on UM Connect within the Job Postings tab! Check out the Program Officer at the Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. (70722) Deadline is April 22.

** 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 Loblaw Early Talent Virtual Summit is happening April 25 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. for Finance, Category Management, Retail Merchandising, Loblaw Real Estate, Procurement, operations, marketing & brands teams.
• TechMB is hosting their next virtual Career Connections ** event on May 9 from 12 pm. – 3 p.m. for Tech students preparing to enter the workforce. Registration closes April 30.
• North Forge is hosting their FREE RampUp Weekend 2024 which pulls developers, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs together to take an idea to a minimum viable product (MVP) in just over 50 hours. The event is from April 26-28 on campus at 100 Innovation Dr. Register today!
• Charity Village is hosting a free webinar, Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits on May 9 at 12 p.m. CST.
• The 107th Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition ** is happening June 2-6 in Winnipeg. Register today!  

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