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CAREER EXPLORATION

Learn about yourself.  Try an assessment on your own.  Check out the Career Navigator and the Blueprint for Life/Work 

Business-central.ca provides information about becoming your own boss; what funding is available to start your own business; where you can access free help; and how to access job bank.  Click:www.businesscentral.ca/studentemployment/studentemployment.php?id=15

Explore the World of Work:  Take the "Know Yourself" Quiz:  www.jobfutures.ca

The National Occupation Classification(NOC) is a comprehensive system that classifies and describes occupations in the Canadian labour market.  It is an excellent resource to help with the wording in your resume.  http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/NewNOC.aspx

 

The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) offers Ontario Secondary School courses for grades 9-12.  If you need to take a refresher course or need specific grade 9-12 courses for your program of study, you can earn credits through independent learning.  www.ilc.org

 

Online resource for students and recent grads.  Check out “Discuss” for the latest hot topics (i.e. unpaid internships, online resumés…) http://talentegg.ca

 

www.explorefinancialservices.com

Learn about the financial services sector in Toronto and explore the current in-demand careers in the sector. By creating your profile we can show you the in-demand careers that best match your professional interests.

Jobsquared (http://www.jobsquared.com/) provides job seekers with effective online job search tools and social network management for effective job searches.​

 

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

www.TorontoJobs.ca provides job seekers with the following resources:

  • Employment Agencies (with field of specialization e.g. banking, manufacturing…)
  • Jobseeker FAQ
  • Newsletter Archives
  • Salary Wizard (provides information on what salaries are for positions in different regions)
  • Upcoming Career Fairs
  • Online Bookstore
 Click on the “Job Seekers” tab to access the above resources.
 
Loblaw - Try different things.  Build new skills.  Gain experience.  For recent university and college graduates who are ready to do more with their career.  For more information and to apply today, visit www.loblawgrad.ca
 
Northgate Shopping Centre, North Bay: view job opportunities at www.northgateshopping.com, click on 'services'
 
Job Opportunities in Saugeen Shores, Lake Huron, Ontario -
click here:  http://www.saugeenshores.ca/chamber/jobs.php
  
Student opportunities at Bruce Power: http://www.brucepower.com/careers/current-opportunities/  
 
Click here for summer student opportunities with the Regional Municipality of York
http://www.york.ca/Employment/student_opportunities.htm
 
Nursing Opportunities In Manitoba:
Manitoba's Interlake region is everything you are looking for and more.  From vast sand beaches and clean, clear lakes, to lush forests and agricultural lands, the Interlake region provides a beautiful setting for everyday life.  EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES await you in the Interlake region! Visit www.irha.mb.ca
 
IBM is tweeting about various job openings and providing valuable recruitment information at http://www-03.ibm.com/employment/ca/en/
 
Ottawa Valley Region Job Board www.ovjobs.ca
 
Employment opportunities at Ontario Place www.ontarioplace.com
 
The Job Resource Centre of Banff and Canmore www.jobresourcecentre.com
The Job Resource Centre specializes in helping individuals find employment in Banff and Canmore.
 
Gateway to careers in the property & casualty insurance industry www.career-connections.info
 
Canadian Careers - www.canadiancareers.com
  • Explore Careers: information on occupations, labour market trends, and education and training.
  • Market Yourself: Resume and cover letter guide, and interview preparation tips.
  • Find Work: tips on how to find a job in your specific work field.

Labour Market Information - Government of Ontario

  • Helps individuals and businesses make informed decisions about careers, education, employment, and business plans.www.ontario.ca/labourmarket

Labour Market Information - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

  • Examine job descriptions and job skill requirements, review employment prospects and check out a list of companies that have hired for specific occupations in the past. www.labourmarketinformation.ca

Mazemaster - www.mazemaster.on.ca

  • One-stop-shop for youth employment, training, and opportunities.
  • Set-up and save your resume and cover letter, as well as apply for jobs online.
  • Allows employers to post jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

Ontario Skills Passport - http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/login.jsp

  • Provides clear descriptions of the essential skills and work habits important for work, learning, and life.
  • Offers students, adult learners, job seekers, employers, etc. a common language, resources, and tools that help build competence, confidence, and connections.

Training, Career, and Worker Information - Service Canada - www.jobsetc.ca

  • Explore training options, identify and research your career opportunities, and discover your rights and benefits.
  • Career Navigator:  Complete a quiz and find career options, job descriptions with hourly wages, and available jobs.

Youth Canada - www.youth.gc.ca

  • Services for unemployed, Aboriginal, and disables youth, as well as, newcomers and employers.
  • Detailed information about jobs, education, money, and careers.

Youth Opportunities Canada - www.youthconnect.ca

  • Social Media links.
  • Summer job search techniques.
  • Information for interviews, resumes, cover letters, and youth employment centres.

GRADUATE RESOURCES

 

STUDENT PROVIDING ALIGNED RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE (SPARK)

PILOT PROGRAM

Selected graduate students work from their campus location; are paid for research projects in the field of public administration and public policy; gain knowledge and experience addressing practical, real-life issues; and can potentially be hired into

an indeterminate position upon graduation.  http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/rap-par/index-eng.htm

 

 

EMPLOYMENT - GOVERNMENT

 

 

Federal Government of Canada:

To access current job opportunities, click on http://jobs.gc.ca

Click on either English or French, then on 'Find a Job', and then 'Current Opportunities'

Ontario Public Service Careers:

If you are interested in working for the Ontario Government click here:

http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/YNPS.asp

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Click here to find descriptions of job that are now available at NRC. 

You can apply directly online at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/careers. 

Under the specific competition number, go to the bottom of the job description

and click on the "Apply On-line" icon and follow the instructions. 

Canadian Security Intelligence Service

A world of challenge - A career at the forefront of national security www.CSIS.gc.ca

CSIS is a place where employees can build meaningful careers.  We are looking for successful candidates to become Intelligence Officers, Engineers, Technologists, Analysts, Linguists, Information Specialists and Administrators.

 

Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program:  Supporting Entrepreneurship Opportunities Across the North.

Are you an ambitious northerner with a new entrepreneurial idea and the drive to develop your own business?  The NOHFC is proud to support northern entrepreneurs, with up to $125,000 funding per project. 

 

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Young Entrepreneur aims to mobilize a new generation of entrepreneurs and community builders in the North, and provides up to $25,000 in funding to aspiring business owners under the age of 29.

 

Canadian Armed Forces - www.forces.ca

Provides any information that you could need about joining the Canadian forces.

 

Summer Job Programs - Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities

www.ontario.ca/summerjobs

  • Information about finding a job, starting your own business, or working for the Ontario Government for the summer.
  • Social media links.

National Research Council Employment Opportunities

www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

 

 

INTERNSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

For Internship Programs, please check the following links:

Internship programs sponsored by the Canadian Government www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/internships

Student Work Abroad Program - SWAP www.swap.ca

Internships International www.internshipsinternational.org

Canadian Crossroads International http://www.cciorg.ca/

www.myintern.org promotes the exchange of international students in China by giving them the chance to intern and/or take language classes for a better understanding of the Chinese culture and working environment from legal work to human resources, translation and much more. During their stay in China we organize networking, social and cultural activities.

Career Edge - Internships for Recent Graduates - www.careeredge.ca

  • Search engine for internships in their disciplines.

Scholarships and Financial Aid in Canadian Universities and Colleges

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB SEARCH ENGINES

Employment Opportunities (co-op, internships....) in the Mining Industry

Career Jet is an employment search engine for the UK.  To search a growing selection of jobs
in the UK click here: http://www.careerjet.co.uk

 

Wowjobs aggregates jobs from more than 5000 Canadian sites including popular job boards, career pages and employer sites.  It also provides a number of additional tools such as Email alerts, RSS Feeds, and Canada-wide Job Trends.  Click here to access this site www.wowjobs.ca

 

Click on www.wowjobs.ca/salary.aspx to research salary information in Canada; enter Job Title or Skill to find average salary.  You can also click on the job title (beside the salary) to view job postings.

Click here to access JobServe, a website dedicated to publishing job vacancies www.jobserve.ca.

Get Hired! Budding up helps you land entry level jobs, internships and co-op jobs.

www.buddingup.com

Ontario Job Opportunities:  www.ospreycareers.com

Indeed - one search. All jobs:  http://ca.indeed.com/jobs-in-Ontario

www.monster.ca is an international employment search engine.

GREEN business jobs provide users with a continuously updated overview of various international paid jobs, internships and volunteering opportunities within the environmental, engineering and management sector.

www.explorefinancialservices.com is an interactive module which provides an overview of the financial services sector; self assessment feature which allows users to input their education, interests, and skills to identify possible career matches with in-demand jobs.

WORKink - Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work - www.workink.com

Canadajobs.com - www.canadajobs.com

  • Search job postings by geographical area and by specific job categories.
  • Lists organizations that post jobs on the site.
  • Resume and interview tips.
  • Social media link.

Charity Village - www.charityvillage.com

  • Jobs, resources, how-to articles, volunteer event listings, and educational opportunities within the non-profit sector.
  • Social media link.

Cool Jobs Canada - www.cooljobscanada.com

  • Tourism and hospitality job site
  • Cover letter and interview tips.
  • Social media link.

Job Bank - Service Canada - www.jobbank.gc.ca

  • Job search, student/youth job search, job match, job alert, career navigator, resume builder, and employment and job services.

Ontario Public Service Careers - www.ontario.ca/careers

  • Search engine for OPS careers across Ontario.

Workopolis.com - www.workopolis.com

  • Search engine for job postings
  • Social media links.
  • Career resources (salary, education, resumes, and latest news and advice)
  • Employer spotlight.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS & GENERAL RESOURCES

 

Job Postings Magazine:

To access Job postings e-magazine - For new Entry-Level Jobs and Career Information for Students and Recent Graduates, use the following link:

http://jpcdn.dgtlpub.com

Job Postings Disabilities Edition

Canada's ONLY career magazine for students with disabilities!

http://jpcdn.disabilities.dgtlpub.com/2010/2010-01-31/home.php

Career Edge Organization News & Updates:

Features industry news, tips for recent and upcoming grads, intern success stories and much more.  To access this resource, click here:

http://cenewsletter.gml2.com/email/issue2.html

For University Affairs Magazine - Canadian Career Information (job search, government positions....)
click here: http://www.universitycareers.ca

Search current job opportunities, connect with employers, and read up on the latest employment trends, options, and career advice.  www.jobpostings.ca

Career Options Magazine is a student resource that includes vital career search tips
www.careeroptionsmagazine.com

Canada's Top Campus Employers as Rated by 27,000+ Students!

Canada's Top Campus Employer Rankings are based on an annual survey of university and college students from across Canada.

http://www.topcampusemployers.ca/

Business Students:  Stay Connected!

Site includes Profiles, Book Reviews, Feature Articles and Interviews

www.careerinsiderbusiness.ca

Interested in a career in financial services?  View articles, interviews and videos as well as information about top employers, and, most importantly, JOBS!  http://talentegg.ca/focus/financial-services

 

Thinking of moving to Japan?  Visit www.tokyonoproblem.com to help alleviate your anxieties and answer your questions about moving to Japan.

 

 

TEACHING ABROAD

 

Teaching Opportunities Abroad:  www.teachabroad.com

English Teaching Jobs Overseas - Footprints Recruiting Inc. www.footprintsrecruiting.com/

Affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world:  www.volunteerhq.org

Teaching English as a Second Language in Hong Kong:  www.chatteris.org.hk

Japan: teaching English www.amityteachers.com. 

More information is available in the Office of Student Development and Services (A201).

Korea: teaching positions www.eslteacherrecruiter.com.




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