Job boards and employer lists
Online Job Posting Boards
International students working on or off campus are encouraged to review the Career resources for international students webpage for additional employment and immigration information.
For University of Manitoba Students:
- UMConnect - is your UM student job portal posting on-campus, off-campus jobs, internships, Work-Study positions and volunteer opportunities. Login using your UM student e-mail address.
- U of M Research Grant-Funded Student Jobs
- My World Abroad - international job and volunteer postings
*If you're looking for on-campus jobs, please see the section below.
Government Student Job Programs:
- STEP Services, Urban/Hometown Green Team and Career Focus - Government of Manitoba
- Federal Student Work - Government of Canada's Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) and Research Affiliated Program (RAP)
Government Job Posting Boards:
- City of Winnipeg
- Manitoba Government Job Opportunities
- Shared Health - health care opportunities in the Regional Health Authorities
- Government of Canada - Public Service Commission Recruitment (PSC), Recruitment Policy Leaders (RPL)
General Job Posting Sites:
- Work in Manitoba
- Canada Job Bank
- Indeed
- LinkedIn Jobs - A job search tool from LinkedIn
- Simply Hired
- Eluta
- Monster
- Careerjet
- Jobpostings - affiliated with Canadian-based JobPostings magazine
- ResearchGate - job posting board and networking hub for scientists and researchers
- Jobs.ca - incl. listing of specialized job sites
- Jooble Canada
Temporary and Immediate Employment:
- Vertical Staffing Resources (formerly People Ready) provides immediate and short-term employment that provides payment on the same or next working day
- Gig work software platforms including Task Rabbit, Uber Eats, Tutor Bright, Door Dash and Skip the Dishes provide short, contract tasks such as delivering food or completing tasks for payment.
- The Winnipeg Free Press offers flyer delivery positions
Starting A Business:
- If you are looking for assistance in starting your own business, see our Entrepreneur Occupational Profile page for resources and visit the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Volunteer Posting Boards & Links:
- Volunteer Manitoba - search Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Canada
- Volunteer Opportunities - with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Volunteers in Public Service - Province of Manitoba
- Idealist
- Charity Village Canada - 'Volunteer' criteria selection option within job posting board
- Working Abroad - Worldwide Volunteer Database
- On-Campus Volunteering:
Indigenous Job Boards - See our Career Resources for Indigenous Students page for job boards and other employment resources
On Campus Jobs
Many students prefer to work on campus and there are a variety of positions available - from research assistant work to food service and administrative roles. On-campus work and volunteering is also a great way to build connections and community. Here are the main websites that list on-campus job opportunities:
- UMConnect is your UM student job posting portal which posts on-campus, off-campus jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities for students. Login using your UM student e-mail address.
- UM Human Resources posts jobs a range of positions, including TA, Grader/Marker, and Food Service Worker. Student jobs are typically posted within “Students" or "Unionized Support Staff" categories.
- UMSU hires students to work for their office, as well as Degrees Restaurant, VWs Social Club, G.P.A.'s Convenience Store and I.Q’s Cafe & Billiards. Also check their social media feeds for opportunities. (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) or email UMSU to inquire.
- Bison Sports, Recreation Services & Mini U hires students to work at sporting events, with Mini U Programs, at the Active Living Centre and other recreation facilities.
- Academic Learning Centre hires students for academic support roles, including Writing Tutors, Content and Study Skills Tutors, and Supplemental Instruction Leaders.
- Work-Study Program hires students with documented financial need (see the website for eligibility details). Recruitment typically spans from mid-August to early September each year. The goal of the program is for employers with diverse positions on campus to develop some relevant skills in students.
- Research Grant-funded Student Job Opportunities - Positions posted by individual UM faculty members and funded by research grants.
Don't forget to access the "hidden job market" - positions that are not advertised and instead filled through networking. Here are some ideas:
- Talk to professors! They often hire students they are familiar with for research assistant roles.
- Private businesses, food services and UM offices on-campus are other potential sources of jobs at the University of Manitoba. Some units and departments prefer to hire through word of mouth. If you're interested in finding out more about these opportunities, visit the employer directly. Pembina Hall, Conference & Catering, and the Campus Day Care are some examples of places that may have part-time employment opportunities.
When you're connecting with employers take along a tailored resumé that you created specifically with that job in mind and offer to leave a copy with them.
Undergraduate Research Awards also provide opportunity for students to gain experience on campus. You may also wish to explore other research opportunities and supports.
Tenants or organizations located within the University of Manitoba Smart Park, located off Chancellor Matheson Road, may be potential employers to consider as well. Examples: Emergent BioSolutions, Richardson Centre for Food Technology & Research.
Career Services offers many job search preparation resources such as workshops and online workbooks. Students are also invited to meet with a Career Consultant for further support.
Industry Associations and Employer Directories
Sector councils and industry associations are excellent resources for industry specific information. These provide everything from labour market reports to job postings to networking opportunities. You might also find a directory of organizations and companies in the field, which is a great starting point for any job search. More than one association or council might apply to you depending on your interests: consider getting a student membership to reap the greatest benefits.
Your specific occupation of interest might also have its own professional association. These organizations can also host job boards and listings of member organizations. These, and additional industry resources, will be listed within the profiles in our UM Exploring Occupations library. You may also wish to do a Google search to discover other relevant associations, societies and councils, including those that align with the region where you wish to work.
Note: that this list is not exhaustive. It includes directories provided by industry associations and other organizations. The resources are listed here to support students as they continue to identify potential employers and increase their industry knowledge.
Broad National & Regional Councils
- Manitoba Industry Sector listing - from the Government of Manitoba
- Indigenous Works (formerly the Aboriginal Human Resource Council)
- Economic Development Winnipeg
- Northern Manitoba Sector Council
- Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
- Indigenous Chamber of Commerce - Member Directory
- The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce - Winnipeg Business Directory
- Workplace Education Manitoba
- Business Council of Canada - members
- Business Council of Manitoba - members
- Indigenous Chamber of Commerce -members
Business, Finance & Administration (Finance, Insurance, Marketing, Transport)
Accounting, Actuarial & Finance
- Canadian Bankers Association - members banks
- Chartered Professionals Accountants (CPA) Manitoba - 'Find a Firm' search tool
- Government of Canada's Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions - Federally Regulated Financial Institutions list
- Manitoba Financial Institutions Regulation Branch - Credit Unions list
- Canadian Institute of Actuaries - actuarial employers
- Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada - directory of members
Insurance
- Canadian Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - Who We Serve
- Canadian Health & Life Insurance Association - members
- Insurance Bureau of Canada - members
Marketing & Advertising
- Advertising Association of Winnipeg - members directory
- Canadian Marketing Association - corporate members
- Manitoba Customer Contact Association - member directory
Transportation, Trade & Supply Chain
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association - directory
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - corporate members
- Manitoba Trucking Association - members
- Railway Association of Canada - members
- Supply Chain Canada
- Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
Natural & Applied Sciences (Aerospace, Ag, Eng, IT, Life Sciences, etc.)
Aerospace & Aviation
- Aerospace Industry Association of Canada - member directory
- Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace
- Manitoba Aerospace Association - member company profiles
- Manitoba Aviation Council - members
Agriculture & Food Science
- Agri-food Innovation Council - corporate members
- Crop Life Canada - members
- Food Processing HR Council
- Food & Beverage Manitoba - members
- Food & Consumer Products Association of Canada - members
- Keystone Agricultural Producers of Manitoba - commodity groups
Engineering, Energy & Environment
- Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Canada - Manitoba - members
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers - See Producer and Associate members
- Canadian Electricity Association - members
- Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum - corporate member directory
- Canadian Nuclear Association - members
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba - directory
- Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba - directory
- Forest Products Association of Canada - members
- Manitoba Association of Watersheds - districts
- Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) - member directory
- Manitoba GIS (Geographic Information Systems) User Group
- Manitoba Home Builders' Association - members
- Mining Association of Manitoba - members
Information Technology
- Tech Manitoba - business directory
- Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
- New Media Manitoba (Interactive Digital Media industry)
- Technation (formerly Information Technology Association of Canada ITAC) - current members
Life Sciences
- Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM) - members
- BioTalent Canada - partners + showcase employers
- BIOTE Canada member listing (health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology)
- Canadian Life Sciences Database
- MedTech Canada - members / medical technology companies
Healthcare
Health
- 211 Manitoba - community services directory
- Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research
- Canadian Association of Community Health Centres - members
- Government of Manitoba - Health Regions list
- Health Charities Coalition of Canada - members
- Manitoba Association of Community Health - members list
- Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association - members
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - facilities list
Education, Law, Social Services and Government
Education
- Canadian Association of College and University Student Services
- Colleges and Institutes Canada - member directory
- Schools in Manitoba (K-12) - Government of Manitoba directory
- Polytechnics Canada - members
- Universities Canada - members
Government
- City of Winnipeg - departments
- Government of Canada - department and agencies list
- Government of Manitoba - departments list
- Manitoba Association of Municipalities - members
Law
- Association of Legal Aid Plans of Canada - member plans
- Law Society of Manitoba - Lawyer Lookup search tool
- National Associations Active in Criminal Justice - members
Research Institutes, Policy Institutes & Think Tanks
- University of Manitoba - Research Institutes, Facilities & Groups
- Canadian Think Tanks listing - listing from McGill University
- Government of Canada - Research Institutes & Facilities
- Manitoba Public Policy Institutes - listing from the Government of Manitoba
Social Services & Non-Profit
- 211 Manitoba - community services directory
- Charity Village - organizations directory (Canada)
- Families Canada - directory of partner organizations
- Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations - members
- Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters
- Volunteer Canada - Volunteer Centre Database
- Youth Agencies Alliance - members
Arts, Culture, Recreation & Sport
Arts & Culture
- Art Dealers Association of Canada - member galleries
- Association of Canadian Publishers - members
- Association of Manitoba Museums - list of museums by name
- Association of Manitoba Book Publishers - members
- Canadian Marketing Association - corporate members
- Contemporary Art Galleries Association - galleries
- Creative Manitoba
- Cultural Human Resources Council
- Film Training Manitoba
- Galleries West - galleries directory for Western Canada
- Manitoba Film & Music - accredited studios
- Manitoba Music - industry directory
- New Media Manitoba (Interactive Digital Media industry)
- On Screen Manitoba - film company profiles
- Professional Association of Canadian Theatres - members
- TeleFilm Canada - production company directory
Recreation & Sport
- Association of Sport Performance Centres - international directory
- City of Winnipeg - Recreation & Leisure Facilities
- Sport Information Resource Centre
- Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association - Profiles
- Manitoba Provincial Parks - list from the Government of Manitoba
- National Sports Organizations - list from the Government of Canada
- NCAA - college search tool (U.S.)
- Parks Canada directory - Government of Canada list of parks, historical sites, and conservation areas
- Travel & Tourism Research Association - Canada chapter
- U Sports - member universities