Campus Employment Support Centre

Please note: This service will be available virtually for the current term. Please use the contact information below to connect with this service. 

The Campus Employment Support Centre at the Pembroke Campus can assist Algonquin College students and graduates in finding employment in the Pembroke area and beyond. In partnership with the Community Employment Services, the Centre offers many employment-related services to Algonquin College students.


Students and Graduates

The Campus Employment Support Centre provides job search assistance to students and graduates. We provide resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, networking tips, and job search strategies. We host various recruitment and networking events and career fairs and maintain an up-to-date electronic job posting board called HireAC, exclusive to Algonquin students and graduates.

One-on-One Appointments

Our Employment Officers are here to help. Algonquin College students and graduates can book an appointment to receive one-on-one support for:

  • Targeted resumes and cover letter reviews
  • Interview skills and mock interviews
  • Job search coaching and strategies
  • Labour market information and trends
  • LinkedIn profile advising and use
  • Questions regarding our online resources, including HireAC

Appointments can be made in person at the Campus Employment Support Centre, in the Admission Area (1st floor) or by calling 613-735-4700 ext. 2814.

Please note: A hard copy of your resume and cover letter are required for an appointment.

HireAC

HireAC , Campus Employment Support Centre, Algonquin College

HireAC is your first step to finding employment. HireAC is your online job board exclusive to Algonquin students and graduates!

Benefits for students and graduates:

  • View current full-time, part-time, and summer employment opportunities in a variety of industry and career fields
  • Set up alerts to be notified when opportunities in your field are posted
  • Find out about job fairs, networking events, and employer information sessions on the Upcoming Events/Workshops Calendar

To log in:

  • Access HireAC through ACSIS using your student number.
  • After logging in, look for the HireAC link on the left-hand side menu.

College Student Employment Program (CSEP)

Algonquin College departments have the opportunity to hire students for on-campus work through two different areas of funding:

  1. Department operating budget.
  2. College Student Employment Program funding (CSEP).

An excellent way to discover on-campus employment opportunities is through the Employment Support Centre’s job posting board, HireAC.

Department Operating Budget

On-campus jobs that are funded by a department’s operating budget are open to all interested students who demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge of the available position to be considered by the department.

CSEP

On-campus jobs that are funded by CSEP budget require that a student meets the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time program. (The following are not eligible: Second Career, Apprenticeship Programs, International students, Algonquin College employees paying a reduced tuition, collaborative programs with the University of Ottawa or Carleton University, and all programs that are not Ministry-approved.)
  • A Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person/Convention Refugee within the meaning of subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) prior to the application deadline date.
  • Able to demonstrate financial need.

How to apply for CSEP?

  1. Step 1: Full-time registered students can complete the CSEP application online.  

  2. Step 2:  Once approved by the Financial Aid and Student Awards office, please start applying for on-campus employment opportunities on HireAC.

Job Search Resources

Explore the Success of Our Graduates

Graduate Employment Report

The Graduate Employment Report is a statistical report of Algonquin College graduates’ transitions into the labour market. Results are gathered and compiled from a province-wide Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey, which is administered six months after graduation following three specific program completion periods: August, December, and April.

Graduates are surveyed from full-time, daytime programs that are included in the post-secondary funding category at all Ontario colleges. Graduates are contacted by an independent consulting firm (hired by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities branch) regarding their employment status and their satisfaction with their college experience.

To maintain appropriate confidentiality, in light of the Freedom of Information Act, salary information may reflect provincial averages or may be blank (if provincial average salaries are not available) for programs in which fewer than five Algonquin College graduates reported salaries.

More Labour Market information can be found on the Labour Market Information page.

Report Archives

Labour Market Information is Key

Labour Market Information (LMI) is an essential tool, whether you are looking for a post-secondary program, searching for a job, or considering a career change. Research what is happening in the industry as a whole — is it expanding or is it in decline? What are the current trends and projections for the future?

Some issues to consider are:

  • Is the industry being disrupted by technology, automation, or social media?
  • Are jobs in the industry affected by outsourcing?
  • How will these trends affect job prospects in that industry?

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Websites can be a good source of Labour Market Information. It is important to use multiple sources to understand the whole picture. Some of the sites that offer well-researched LMI are:

Social media, including LinkedIn, is another good source of information. You can follow organizations and industry leaders in specific sectors that you are interested in.

You can also access Algonquin College’s Graduate Employment Report.

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Employers

We offer a full range of services, including online job postings of your summer, part-time, or full-time positions, on-campus recruitment services, which include the provision of interview space and booth space in a high-profile area and access to students through recruitment events and activities such as information sessions and career fairs. To post a job, please log in to HireAC.

Our Services

Algonquin College is known for giving its students valuable hands-on experience and the latest industry knowledge, taught by field leaders who understand the kinds of skills your business needs to succeed.

Benefits for Employers:

  • Access to qualified students and graduates who meet the needs of your employment vacancies
  • Use of HireAC— a free job posting board for your full-time, part-time, and summer employment opportunities
  • Participation in activities including recruitment events, job fairs, networking nights, and information sessions
  • Information from the Graduate Employment Report
  • Access to Labour Market Information

Questions regarding HireAC or our annual Career Fairs? Please contact:

Please contact:

Laura Julien, Co-op Support Services Officer
Email: julienl@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-735-4700 x2814
Location: Room 141, Pembroke Campus

Post a Job

Thank you for considering an Algonquin College student or graduate for your employment needs.

Posting your part-time, summer, or full-time positions online is easy! Simply complete the “Account Registration” form on HireAC and you will be notified by email when your account has been approved. You will then be able to complete and submit your job posting(s).

Please note that we will not accept job postings or on-campus recruitment bookings that are:

  • In violation of provincial and/or federal laws. Learn more about Labour Standards in the Province of Ontario 
  • In private homes – e.g. babysitters, caregivers for the elderly, tutors, landscaping/construction labour
  • Franchise contracts, the purchase of a business, or investment in a company
  • Work that involves a fee to purchase products or kits, rent or purchase equipment, or a fee for licensing, training, or services such as travel arrangements
  • Work that involves unpaid or reduced pay for training.
  • Unpaid Internships
  • Work that involves door-to-door sales
  • Employment involving credit in lieu of pay
  • Work involving pyramid-type or multi-level marketing organizations
  • From organizations where there are currently no available openings

Please contact:

Laura Julien, Co-op Support Services Officer
Email: julienl@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-735-4700 x2814
Location: Room 141, Pembroke Campus


Faculty & Staff

The Campus Employment Support Centre offers presentations to students on various job search and employment topics. Please contact us to arrange an in-class presentation on topics including Networking and Job Search Strategies, Resume and Cover Letters, Interview Skills, and Portfolios. We also refer students to our Community Employment Services office which has many resources to support job seekers.

Class Presentations

The Campus Employment Support Centre offers a range of class presentations to students on a variety of job search and employment-related topics. We can conduct class presentations on topics including

  • Networking and Job Search Strategies
  • Resume and Cover Letters, and Interview Skills

Presentations typically last one hour and are extremely valuable in helping students prepare for their post-education career challenges.

Questions? Contact:

Hannah Campbell, Co-op Support Services Officer
Email: campbeh@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-735-4700 x2814
Location: Room 141, Pembroke Campus

HireAC (for Faculty/Staff)

HireAC is a user-friendly online job board designed to make it easier for Algonquin College students and graduates to find jobs.

Benefits to Faculty & Staff:

All faculty and staff­ are able to request access to view the jobs that are posted on HireAC. The Employment Support Centre can also alert program coordinators about job postings on HireAC targeting their students and graduates.

If you get any requests from employers to assist with their hiring needs, please refer them to Hannah Campbell, campbeh@algonquincollege.com. We are happy to assist employers with on-campus recruitment and/or job postings.

If you are looking to hire a student on campus and have access to a CSEP budget, we would encourage you to post your jobs on HireAC.  This will allow students the opportunity to view on-campus jobs more readily. This can be done in a few easy steps:

  • Create an Account on HireAC
  • Indicate Algonquin College as the “Organization” on the account registration form
  • Indicate your Department name as the “Division” on the account registration form
  • Once you receive an email approval, you can post a job!

Please contact the Campus Employment Support Centre for any questions about HireAC.


Contact Us

Please contact the Campus Co-op Support Centre in Room 126 to schedule an appointment.

Laura Julien, Co-op Support Services Officer
Email: julienl@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-735-4700 x2814
Location: Room 141, Pembroke Campus