Career Services

Student Services

You can access a variety of services through Algoma University's Career Centre, including:

 

Free Workshops

You can also take advantage of the free Career Workshops hosted by the Career Centre. Upcoming workshops include:

 

Employment Opportunities for International Students

International Students Working on Campus

Through the International Work Study Program (IWSP) Students who hold a valid Study Permit and are enrolled in full-time studies are permitted to work on campus without a work permit.

Through our IWSP program you may apply to work at various departments within the university including, Student Services, the Athletic Centre, the Library and the Registrar’s Office.  Positions offer employment for 6-8 hours a week, as to not interfere with your studies.

You may also apply to work on campus in the Cafeteria, the Athletic Centre, Bookstore and the Campus Bar.  You may negotiate your hours of employment with your employer.

International Students Working Off-Campus

If you are an International student studying in Canada you must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a work permit under the Off –Campus Work Permit (OCWP).  Requirements are subject to change. Visit www.cic.gc.ca for up-to-date information:


Students who hold a valid OCWP are permitted to work off-campus for a maximum of 20 hours a week during study periods and 40 hours a week during non-study periods.  For further information contact Mark Allard at: mark.allard@algomau.ca.

International Co-op Opportunities

Students may choose to participate in our Co-operative Education Program (more commonly known as Co-op).  The Co-op Program is a certificate program that allows students to work in paid full-time positions that are relevant to their field of study.  Co-op requirements are as follows:


For more information contact Cindi Elgie, Co-op and Career Services Advisor at coop@algomau.ca

Working After Graduation

Students who have attended and graduated from academic programs with a 2-year duration or longer are eligible for a post-graduate work permit for up to three years.  For more detailed information on this work permit please contact Mark Allard, International Student Advisor at: mark.allard@algomau.ca .

 

Online Resources
 

Job Search Sites    
HRDC Job Bank Career Jet Canadian Federal Jobs
Osprey Careers Database Monster Ontario Government Jobs
Workopolis Campus jobpostings eMagazine Science Jobs
Yes You Can: Employment
Services for persons with disabilities in Sault Ste. Marie		 Information Technology Jobs Canada Nice Job Canada
jobpostings.ca Inclusion Network
(for Aboriginal job seekers)		 Aboriginal Canada
(for Aboriginal job seekers)
One Search. All Jobs.    
Internship Opportunities
International Youth
 Internship Program		 Inroads Career Edge
 Public Service
 Commission of Canada		 ODYSSEY--language program Government of Ontario Internships
Canadian Business Internship US Internships in the Arts and Business  
International Opportunities
GAP Year Abroad Info Japan Exchange
and Teaching (JET) Program		 SWAP
Careers Abroad WUSC CDS International Inc.
Teaching English Abroad Links German Study/Work Opportunities Australian Internships
Austrailian Jobs Dave's ESL Café  
Summer Jobs    
FSWEP Youth Jobs Youth
Ontario Summer Jobs    
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Canadian Youth
Business Foundation		 Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
Enterprise Centre
Sault Ste Marie		    
Career Information    
Career Options Magazine Job Futures Canada Workapedia Canada
Canada Prospects First and Second Year Career Planning Guide (published by jobpostings.ca) Grad School Planning Guide (published by jobpostings.ca)



Contact the Career Centre

If you have questions or want to learn more about Career Centre services, contact Cindi Elgie at 705-949-2301 ext. 4214, or email careeroffice@algomau.ca