Job Searching

Services

Job Searching Appointments

Need help developing your job-searching skills? Not sure where to look for jobs? Book a 1-on-1 appointment today on MySuccess.

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Job Searching Events

We host a variety of Job Searching events throughout the school year and summer including workshops, job search clubs, and more! Check our events calendar and register on MySuccess' events section.

Career Fairs

Every year we host career fairs which are a great chance to meet employers, network, and find jobs. Find career fairs in the MySuccess Events Calendar and register in advance!

Resources

Lakehead University Guides

Job Searching Skills Guide- General tips and tricks to optimize your search for professional employment.

Part-Time Job Searching Guide- Job searching tips and tricks relevant for finding part-time employment.

How To: Land A Part-Time Job- Key tips, tricks and strategies for securing part-time employment.

Companies that Hire Part Time List (Thunder Bay)- Check out this long list of companies that hire for student jobs in the Thunder Bay area.

Check out our video webinar series for job searching!

Part Time Job Searching Webinar

Graduate/Career Job Searching Webinar

Job Searching Advice with Student Panelists

How to job searching infographic picture

HOW TO LAND A PART TIME JOB INFOGRAPHIC

Tools

Job Banks

Below, you will find a list of common job banks and employment programs used for job searching:

City of Thunder Bay job bank

Simcoe County job board

City of Orillia job bank

Government of Ontario job bank

Government of Canada job bank

FSWEP- Federal Student Work Experience Program

YCW - Young Canada Works

Workpolis - All Student

North Superior Workforce Planning Board - Thunder Bay Job Board

Job Impact

HireDiverse

Programs

OPS Summer Employerment Opportunities and Ontario Internship Program

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the 2024 Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) and Ontario Internship Program (OIP) on December 6, 2023!

These programs provide students and recent graduates with the opportunity to gain knowledge, develop skills, and build relationships that will strengthen their future employment prospects in the labour market, while contributing to Ontario’s diverse and inclusive public service.

We encourage eligible students and graduates who are driven by a passion for creating a
stronger Ontario to learn more and apply for our opportunities.

Get Notified When Jobs Go Live - Create your Job Alerts!
It is a busy time of year but do not worry, you can stay on top of these opportunities by creating a job alert to notify you when the jobs are live!

Follow these instructions to be notified of SEO opportunities:

Please note some mobile phone browsers may not be compatible with the OPS Careers job alert function. If you experience difficulties, you are encouraged to sign up for a job alert on a computer.

1. Go to the SEO Job Alerts Page.
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Under the “Job Category” section, select “Summer Employment Opportunities”
(to be alerted of student positions, under the “minimum salary” section, select
“<$40,000”).
4. Click submit.

For OIP opportunities, sign up for the OIP News Alerts for the latest updates regarding the OIP launch and application timeline!

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