Facilities

A Careers Services presentation being presented to a group of students in the Career Zone.

The Career Zone - Thunder Bay

Fall/ Winter Term Hours of Operation (September - April):
Room UC 0020-B is Open Monday to Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Summer Hours of Operation (May - August): 
Room UC 0020-B is Open Tuesday to Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm 

Phone number: 807 343-8010 ext. 8264

Email: careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

A student exits Lakehead University Orillia's Multipurpose space. A Career Zone poster is visable.

The Career Zone - Orillia

Drop-in Service Hours Summer (May - August)

  • ORSI Learning Commons, Simcoe Hall, 500 University Ave, Orillia., Tuesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in Service Hours Fall/Winter (September - April)

  • 500 University Ave., ORSI Learning Commons: Drop in services every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00pm -4:30pm.
  • Heritage Place: Career Services visits every other Friday when students are on campus.
  • See details for other locations in the events calendar MySuccess.Lakeheadu.ca

Phone number: 705-330-4010 ext. 2129

Email: careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

Some employers stand at tables while students engage with them in the Agora.

Upcoming Closures

Career Services & Co-op is closed when the University is closed. There will be no drop-in service at Orillia or Thunder Bay Campus during dates below:

 

2026

  • Monday January 5 and Tuesday January 6 - Closed for orientation activities (Thunder Bay campus)
  • Monday February 16, 2026 - Family Day, University Closed
  • Friday, April 3 - Good Friday
  • Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday
  • Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day
  • Monday June 29 - Wellness Day (staff offices closed)
  • Tuesday June 20 - Wellness Day (staff offices closed)
  • Wednesday, July 1 - Canada Day
  • Monday, August 3 - Civic Holiday
  • Monday, September 7 - Labour Day
  • Monday, October 12 - Thanksgiving
  • Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day
  • Saturday, December 26 - Boxing Day