Career and job search resources
Enhance your abilities, knowledge, and confidence in career development, job search and experiential education in the pursuit of career success. Visit the Career Plan for a recommended sequence of activities to help you move forward with your career exploration and job search. Or scroll down to go straight to career and job search questions!
- Looking for a Job? : Get help with your job search, resumé and cover letter, networking, interview skills and more!
- Wondering about career options? : Learn how to research the many opportunities available after graduation and create a career goal that inspires you.
- What can I do with my degree? : Explore some of the many career options associated with your field of study.
- Want to build skills and experience? : Find out how to build your skills during your time at York with experiential education, volunteering or paid employment.
- Thinking about grad school or further education? : The Career Centre can support you in choosing the best program for you and putting together a great application package.
- Want to succeed on the job? : Understand workplace expectations and learn ways of building experience while contributing to your organization.
- Need specialized support? : Are you a new grad, an Indigenous student, a student with a disability, an International student, or a graduate student? The Career Centre has some special resources just for you.
Mornings
Mondays & Tuesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Afternoons
Mondays: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tuesdays: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursdays: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fridays: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
On-Campus Drop-in Hours
Get Career Support on-campus at the Red Zone & Learning Commons (2nd floor of Scott Library)!
- Rapid Resumé Review (RRR) at the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Scott Library)
- Fridays: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Career Centre at the Red Zone
- Mondays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Support
Career Lounge lets you work independently or in groups with support from Career Peer Educators.
Group Activities
Group sessions and workshops provides more in-depth experiential support.
1:1 Appointments
1:1 appointments are available with a Career Counsellor or Career Educator to supplement online, group and peer support.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with Employers and Alumni through Career Fairs, Employer Recruitment Sessions, Career Conversation Panels,Strategies for Getting Hired Panels, TASTE and more.
Job Postings
Search and apply to full-time, part-time, internship, summer, on-campus and volunteer opportunities through Experience York or external job posting sites.
Gain Experience
Find ways to identify and articulate the skills you have developed through experiential education or on-campus experiences.
Pop-in with a quick question or bring a career document to work on and stay awhile. No registration or time limit!
Our Career Peer Educators will be on hand to help with:
- Resume & Cover Letters
- Job Searching & Networking
- Interview Skills & Preparation
- LinkedIn: Building a Profile & Job Searching
- Exploring What You Can do With Your Degree
- Resources at the Career Centre and on Campus
- Navigating the Career Centre Website
- Any other career questions you have!
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What educational program(s) will you be showcasing?
Our Recruitment and Admissions officer will be on sight with information pamphlets and ready to answer any questions you may have.
Pop-in with a quick question or bring a career document to work on and stay awhile. No registration or time limit!
Our Career Peer Educators will be on hand to help with:
- Resume & Cover Letters
- Job Searching & Networking
- Interview Skills & Preparation
- LinkedIn: Building a Profile & Job Searching
- Exploring What You Can do With Your Degree
- Resources at the Career Centre and on Campus
- Navigating the Career Centre Website
- Any other career questions you have!
Meet professionals who do the hiring, gain insight into the field and get strategies and tips on:
- What kinds of positions and roles there are within the Federal Government;
- What kinds of skills and knowledge are required;
- What the recruitment process is like;
- How to make connections within the field;
- What is involved in the application process, e.g. specific hiring dates, materials required;
- What to expect during the interview;
- How to succeed on the job.
Registration is required. You may register for this event on Experience York (you will be able to sign in using your Passport York and register for appointments and events on the system).
Participating Panelists
Key note speaker: Taki Sarantakis, President, Canada School of Public Service
Alumna: MA, Political Science, 1993
The Canada School of Public Service leads the government's enterprise-wide approach to learning by providing a common, standardized curriculum that supports public servants through key career transitions, ensuring that they are equipped to serve Canadians with excellence.
Tracey Watkins, Superintendent / Recruiter, Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA)
Tracey Watkins
Superintendent / Recruiter, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Alumna
CBSA protects Canadians, our lands and our economy. Has the job of a border services officer (BSO) ever piqued your curiosity? Are you studying law, criminology, or law enforcement? Want to gain experience at the front line and protect Canada’s border? As an SBSO, you will work on the front line with BSOs learning about the admissibility of people and goods into Canada at one of the international airports or mail processing centres located in 19 cities across Canada. SBSO’s work from May to September 2020, and some positions may continue into the fall on a part-time basis. Get a head start on your summer job by applying today to FSWEP before Nov 25th 2019.
Candy Huycke, Executive Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Candy Huycke
Executive Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Alumna: BA, Political Science, 1987
I am the Executive Director for the Benefits Delivery Services Branch in Ontario. We are responsible for the delivery of Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance,
Oliver Rendace, Director, Service Canada
Oliver Rendace
Director, Service Canada
Alumnus: MA, Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, 2000
Service Canada is a federal institution that is part of Employment and Social Development Canada.
Service Canada provides Canadians with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits. We are committed to improving services for Canadians by working with partners to provide access to the full range of government services and benefits that Canadians want and need through the Internet, by telephone, in person or by mail.
Cameron Johnson, Assistant Director, Toronto North Tax Services Office
Cameron Johnson
Assistant Director, Toronto North Tax Services Office
Alumnus: MBA, Schulich School of Buisness, 2000
Administering tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories.
Judy Strazds, Inspection Manager, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Judy Strazds
Inspection Manager, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Alumna: MA, Political Science, 1993
Mitigating risks to food safety is the CFIA's highest priority, and the health and safety of Canadians is the driving force behind the design and development of CFIA programs. The CFIA, in collaboration and partnership with industry, consumers, and federal, provincial and municipal organizations, continues to work towards protecting Canadians from preventable health risks related to food and zoonotic diseases.
The current and future economic prosperity of the Canadian agriculture and forestry sectors relies on a healthy and sustainable animal and plant resource base. As such, the CFIA is continually improving its program design and delivery in the animal health and plant resource areas in order to minimize and manage risks. In an effort to protect the natural environment from invasive animal and plant diseases and plant pests, the CFIA also performs extensive work related to the protection of environmental biodiversity.
Olivier Bullion, Director, Policy, Canada School of Public Service
Olivier Bullion
Director, Policy, Canada School of Public Service
Alumna: MA, Economics, 2001
The primary responsibility of the Canada School of Public Service is to provide a broad range of learning opportunities and to establish a culture of learning within the Public Service. The School provides accessible high quality learning and training that meet the changing needs of the public service, and supportive research, testing and advisory services that inform the adoption of leading practices and tools.
Networking Mix Participants
Lily Eaton
Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Government of Canada
George Hoang
Human Resources Advisor, Services and Business Development Sector
Public Service Commission of Canada / Government of Canada
Jennifer Hinton
Director, Assessments and Talent Scouting / Directrice des évaluations et jumelage des candidats
Public Service Commission / Commission de la Fonction Publique
Sharmin Bashar
Human Resources Advisor, Services and Business Development Sector
Public Service Commission of Canada / Government of Canada
Stop by and visit with our friendly Career Peer Educators!
- Participate in our activity of the week
- What does “careers” mean to you? Let’s talk!
- Have questions about the Career Centre? Ask us!
Did you know that we also have a Career Lounge!? Take a look at the calendar for hours and more information.
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