Get Hired! Week of January 27, 2025

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

• Manitoba Association of Watersheds is seeking a Summer Student to join their team located in the Central Assiniboine Watershed District. Submit your application by February 3!
• WISE Kid-Netic Energy is now accepting applications for Spring/Summer Workshops & Camp Instructors. Join them in delivering engaging STEM workshops to students in grades K-12 across Winnipeg schools. Apply by February 7!
• Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is hiring multiple Community Relations Assistant for the summer, with the possibility of being called back next year! Submit your application by February 14 and feel free to contact talentacquistion@mpi.mb.ca with any questions.
• Parks Canada is seeking energetic and enthusiastic students to support their Summer 2025 Operations. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in various places in the country while playing a key role in preserving the environment and Canadian heritage. Submit your application by March 1!
• New Directions is recruiting for multiple positions across Winnipeg including Casual Direct Support Worker and Community Resource Worker. Visit their website to learn more and apply!
• Part-Time Opportunities at the University of Manitoba. Explore part-time roles across various departments, including Grader/Marker – PHIL 2800 (Requisition #37176), Admissions Recruitment Assistant (Requisition #37156), and ECON 2540 TA (Requisition #37165). Explore these opportunities on UMCareers.

There are 81 openings for part-time, casual, and summer positions available on UM Connect within the Job Postings tab! Check out 76040 – Summer Student: Business Systems Analyst, 76017 – Property Maintenance: Green Team Associate, and 75893 – Crop Inputs Retail Summer Student.

** 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

• Foster Ag Services is hiring for a full-time Sales Agronomist to join their team. If you are interested in the position submit a cover letter and resume by February 14!
• Bunge Industrial Operations is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Intern. The 12-week Internship Program will provide students interested in a career in Quality & Food Safety to develop skills needed to succeed. Apply by February 26!
• Wawanesa Insurance is seeking a Catastrophe Claims Representative with a hybrid work environment. Join one of Manitoba’s Top Employes and apply today!
• Arctic Gateway Group is recruiting a Human Resource Manager. Candidates should have a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field!
• FWS Group of Companies is hiring for multiple full-time positions including, Project Manager and Marketing Coordinator. Submit your application today!
• The University of Manitoba is hiring for exciting full-time roles, including Institutional Safety Officers (Requisition #37171), Animal Technician (Requisition #37111), Data Manager and Analyst (Requisition #37136), and Health Sciences & Science Liaison Librarian (Requisition #37134.) Explore these positions and more on UMCareers today!

There are 45 openings for full-time positions available on UM Connect within the Job Postings tab! Check out 76044 – Digital Engagement and Analytics Coordinator, and 75921 – Family Services Manager.

** 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

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!

• Want to learn how you can leverage LinkedIn for your job search, occupational research, and networking? Sign up for the virtual workshop Leveraging LinkedIn in Your Career on February 4 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. hosted by the Career Services Team. Register by February 3!
• Deloitte Digital’s Salesforce Academy is inviting students to participate in a free six-week immersive learning journey. Happening from February through April, the Salesforce Career Journey will teach students in-demand skills, what it takes to start a career in consulting and provide resume-worthy credentials. Submit your application by February 25!
• North Forge and ElevateIP is inviting startups, innovators, and industry professionals to the 2025 North Forge IP Summit! Join them on February 26 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. to learn how to protect and leverage your IP and build a foundation for long-term success.
•  Interested in a rewarding, constantly evolving, and challenging profession? Join British Columbia Institute of Technology’s online information session on February 26 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. to learn about their Prosthetics & Orthotics program!
• Join the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer for a free seminar on Wednesday, March 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library Boardroom, Bannatyne Campus. Gain valuable insights on tax obligations, deductions, bookkeeping, and more! Register by March 4, at 9:30 a.m. on UMConnect. Open to all students!

** 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. **

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.receptionist@umanitoba.ca.

UM Career Services Staff