At Career Services, we know students balance a lot, every day. Whether it’s looking for work or volunteer experience to match your program, or finding the part-time job that supports you through your studies, we’ve got you covered with practical, relevant resources.
Current Students
Academic Advising can help you choose and register for the right courses that will help you shape your degree.
Co-op can help connect you to employers through co-op placements and get hands-on, relevant work experience.
International Education Centre can help you navigate your work permit and other immigration-related questions.
Learning Strategist can help you manage your time and develop study strategies to achieve success in your education.
Writing Centre tutors can help you polish your papers, presentations and more to earn higher grades.
View the A-Z list of all student services and supports on campus.
Career Connects is MSVU’s online portal. Log in with your MSVU email and password to search year-round for an on-campus or off-campus job.
Student Works is a university-funded program meant to provide quality work on campus for students who have financial need. Part-time jobs lasting from October to March are posted each September.
MSVU Students’ Union posts job opportunities throughout the year for the Fountain Play Centre, Students’ Union elections, Nimbus Tutoring, and more.
The Library hires students for front desk positions; email your resume and cover letter to libraryjobs@msvu.ca.
Convocation occurs each spring and fall, and hire temporary ushers and other positions. Look for the “Student Job Opportunities” blue expanding section at the bottom of the page.
Students can inquire about paid notetaking opportunities by contacting accessibilityservices@msvu.ca.
Graduate students can apply for paid work to proctor exams. Apply at exams@msvu.ca for final exam period through the Registrar’s Office, or at tests@msvu.ca for year-round test proctoring through Accessibility Services.
Career Connects
MSVU’s online portal. Log in with your MSVU email and password to search year-round for an on-campus or off-campus job.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Federal job opportunities for full-time students during the academic year and through the summer months. Offers a range of opportunities for all students, including students who self-identify as belonging to a diverse group or having a disability.
Jobpostings
A resource for students and recent graduates. Search for jobs by city, currently hiring companies, or industry. Jobpostings also provides resources as interview tips, resume, cover letter, and infographics!
Kijiji
Search for jobs on Kijiji by selecting “Jobs” in the category field, right of the search bar. Specify your location or desired destination of work and browse jobs from a range of categories.
Job Applications Canada
Specialized in retail, restaurant, grocery store, bank, and hotel industries: this site contains links to online applications and printable application forms for many of the largest employers in Canada.
Ready Willing & Able
Connect to a community that seeks to build an inclusive work force. Job opportunities for job seekers or post-secondary students with disabilities. RWA also offers resources for employers to become engaged with the RWA community.
Talent Egg
Browse student jobs, internships and summer positions from various listed companies looking to hire students or recent graduates. Talent Egg also provides resources for training in specific fields to help boost your resume as well as career guides and advice.
Career Connects
MSVU’s online portal. Log in with your MSVU email and password to search year-round for an on-campus or off-campus job.
Student Works
A university-funded program meant to provide quality work on campus for students who have financial need. Full-time summer positions are posted each March.
Canada Summer Jobs
For Canadians and permanent residents aged 15 to 30 years old. Usually opens in April.
Clean Foundation
Internships in ecology, sustainability (for students in any program). Two-week application late February/March. Open to domestic and international students.
Nova Scotia Student Summer Skill Incentive
Great variety of summer jobs across the province, open to domestic and international students. Usually opens in April.
Parks Canada
Sites across Canada for Canadians and permanent residents aged 15 to 30 years. Usually opens in February.
Canadian employers seriously consider transferable skills (also called employability skills or portable skills) when students apply for work. Transferable skills are qualities and knowledge that can be applied from one paid or unpaid position to another, like communicating, problem solving, and adapting.
Login to Career Connects and go to the Co-curricular section to see a list of popular volunteer activities Mount students engage in. Use this pre-approved list or any other volunteer experience to develop your online Co-curricular Record: the official record of your volunteer experience, society involvement, professional development outside of the classroom, or varsity sports team membership.
Volunteer Nova Scotia and Volunteer Halifax list a range of volunteer opportunities, including volunteer-from-home options.
Remember to add your volunteer experience and student activities to your Co-Curricular Record!
MSVU Career Services Resume and Cover Letter Handbook
McGill University Cover Letter and Resume Guide
Action verbs to use in your cover letter and resume (PDF)
Tips for managing anxiety during a job interview (PDF)
Nailing the online interview (webinar)