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Academic Internships

Academic Internship courses are designed to supplement classroom learning with practical experience in a work setting. Offered in many disciplines mostly at the 400-level. Approval based.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/experience/experiential-learning-credit/academic-internships

AccessAbility Resource Centre

The AccessAbility Resource Centre provides services and academic accommodations to students who have a documented learning, physical, sensory, or mental health disability. Volunteer opportunities include note taker, outreach & support assistant, and mentor.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/accessability/volunteer-resources

Blackwood Gallery

The Blackwood Gallery is a contemporary art gallery situated on the Mississauga campus. The Gallery presents curated exhibitions featuring the work of local, national, and international professional artists. The gallery offers employment opportunities for students interested in art, design, and media.

http://blackwoodgallery.ca/

Blind Duck Pub

The Blind Duck Pub is the campus tavern serving breakfast and bar snacks in a contemporary space with outdoor seats. In addition, a number of different events are hosted at the pub by different clubs and academic societies. Students interested in hospitality services can check out the available opportunities.

http://theblindduck.net/

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Book Store

The UTM Book Store has everything students need to succeed at the UTM, including textbooks for purchase or rent, school supplies, tech gear, spirit wear, and gifts. Those interested in retail will find some exciting job opportunities.

http://www.utpress.utoronto.ca/opportunities.php

Campus Council: Governance

The Campus Council is a governance body established by and reporting to the Governing Council. It comprises representatives of the five estates - administrative staff, alumni, government appointees, students and teaching staff - with both governor and non-governor members. On behalf of the Governing Council, the UTM Campus Council exercises governance oversight of campus specific matters, as well as any matters assigned to it by the Governing Council.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/governance

Campus Police: WalkSafer

WalkSafer is a service for UTM community members, including students, employees and visitors, who prefer not to walk alone on campus at night. WalkSafers are student employees of the UTM Campus Police who can quickly contact the Campus Police via radio or cellphone in the event of a disturbance.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/campus-police/safety-programs/walksafer

Career Centre

The Career Centre helps students and recent grads make career and academic plans, seek relevant experience and network connections, and learn the process of lifelong career management via individual appointments, workshops, programs, employment services, events, drop-in services, and resources. Available positions include: Career Assistants, Marketing & Events Assistants, Research Assistants, and Library Assistants.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/

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CFRE Radio

CFRE is UTM’s campus radio station, playing a diversity of music in all genres and hosting many events and concerts. Located in the Student Center, the station broadcasts live 24/7.

http://www.cfreradio.com/

Clubs and Academic Societies

UTMSU’s recognized clubs are student bodies representing the interests of the student population. Whatever your interests are, you can either join or even start a club to represent fellow students who share those similar interests.

Academic Societies are student-led organizations with a specific academic focus. Almost every Academic Department at UTM has a representing academic society that unites and enriches student life and allows them to participate in accomplishing a set of academic objectives.

http://utmsu.ca/clubs-academic-societies/

Community Engaged Service

Learning (Academic and Non-Academic)

Academic Community Engaged Service Learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflection that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service in the community.

Community and Civic Engagement (Non-Academic) allow the student to develop tangible skills, meet new people and create opportunities to explore both local and global perspectives

Academic: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/experience/experiential-learning-credit/community-engaged-service-learning Non-Academic: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student-life/community-and-civic-engagement

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Community on Campus

Community on Campus is designated to provide an opportunity for young adults who have an intellectual disability to participate in activities on campus, including auditing classes, enhancing literacy skills, exercising, developing computer skills, and socializing with friends.

Students who want to make a difference, have a rewarding career, and provide the highest quality of support should apply for one of the many paid or volunteer opportunities.

Paid: http://www.clmiss.ca/careers/ Volunteer: http://www.clmiss.ca/get-involved/volunteer/

Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

Activities

The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is designed to help students find opportunities on campus beyond the classroom and to have their skills and experiences captured on an official document. The CCR program is available for all degree-seeking students (undergraduate and graduate included) and offers hundreds of opportunities to get involved.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student-life/co-curricular-record

Co-op Graduate Programs

The Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI) is the centre for management education at UTM. This collaborative institute provides students with access to professional masters programs in biotechnology, accounting, innovation and sustainability, and undergraduate programs in accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management. Some of the professional masters programs offer co-op, internship or work-terms.

MMPA: http://mmpa.utoronto.ca/program/co-op-work-terms MMI: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/mmi/mmi-core-courses/mmi-1100h-group-project-student-driven MBiotech: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/mbiotech/prospective-students/internships MScSM: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/mscsm/mscsm-program/mscsm-curriculum

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Environmental Affairs Office

The Environmental Affairs Office promotes and maintains a broad range of sustainability initiatives through the engagement of the UTM community. The office has a number of volunteer opportunities available, including tree planter, department liaison, supporter, and ambassador.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/green/get-involved

Erindale College Special Response Team (ECSpeRT)

ECSpeRT are a team of volunteer Medical First Responders who provide first aid coverage to all students, staff, and visitors of the UTM campus. ECSpeRT members also regularly assist with first aid duties of the Mississauga Division of St. John Ambulance. The team routinely provides first aid coverage for many UTM events and is looking for volunteer Active Responders.

http://ecspert.sa.utoronto.ca/join/

Equity & Diversity Office

The Equity & Diversity Office provides advice, assistance, programming, and complaint resolution to students, staff, and faculty to ensure equity and inclusion on campus. The office hires Outreach & Programming Assistants who collaborate with other campus groups and departments to develop, facilitate, and implement equity programming and initiatives.

http://utm.utoronto.ca/equity-diversity/outreach-programming-assistant

Facilities Management &

Planning

The Facilities Management & Planning team strives to effectively serve the needs of the campus community for the development, space allocation, renovation, operation and maintenance of all infrastructure, facilities and related services. They offer various work-study positions.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/facilities/

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Field Trips/Courses

Field courses take students on a journey of learning outside the classroom. Experiences can be outdoor fieldwork, visits to historical sites or cultural events, or interactive tours of industrial sites.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/experience/experiential-learning-resources/field-tripsfield-courses

Fourth Year Independent

Research/Thesis/ Study courses

Opportunity to work one-on-one with UTM’s leading and highly qualified instructors in various disciplines at UTM.

Offered in the majority of programs, these courses allow students to conduct an extensive examination of literature in a selected topic or perform laboratory and/or field work in their area of study. In order to qualify for these courses, students must obtain the permission of the department and locate a professor who will agree to supervise them. For further information, consult the course calendar or speak with your academic department.

UTM Academic Calendar: https://student.utm.utoronto.ca/calendar//images/Calendar2015_2016.pdf

Hazel McCallion Academic Learning

Centre - HMALC (Library)

The UTM Library offers volunteer opportunities to students through their Ambassador Program. The ambassadors’ goal is to enhance the UTM academic experience by promoting mindfulness, relieving stress, encouraging creativity and peer-to-peer learning, as well as generating positive social relationships. The ambassadors develop and host events and promote the Library services.

http://library.utm.utoronto.ca/students/volunteer

Health and Counselling Centre

The UTM Health and Counselling Centre provides a range of health care services to students, including medical care, personal counseling, psychiatry, nutritional counselling, and a dispensary. The centre offers work-study and volunteer positions.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health

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Hospitality and Retail Services:

Food Service

The Hospitality and Retail Services Department is committed to providing value to the UTM community through the provision of dining, event planning, retail and more. The department partners with Chartwells Education Dining Services for the delivery of food and beverage services to thousands of higher education students daily.

http://www.dineoncampus.ca/utm/subnav/job-opportunities

I-Cube

I-CUBE is the business accelerator at the Institute for Management & Innovation at UTM. I-CUBE offers students and community youth early-stage business development & commercialization services including an entrepreneurial curriculum, business advisory services, collaborative space, expert speaker sessions, and a mentorship program.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/i-cube/programs-and-initiatives

International Education Centre

(IEC)

The IEC provides a range of programs and services tailored to support and enhance the experience of international students at UTM. Committed to holistic learning, the centre strives to meet the diverse needs of international students while ensuring compliance with changing government policy related to immigration and international student support from authorized educational agents.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/international/about-us/work-us

Information & Instructional Technology

Services (I&ITS)

I&ITS offers configuration and ongoing support for desktops, laptops and peripherals across campus. Other services Include office peripheral (printer/scanner/copier) set up and support, desktop/laptop encryption, malware removal, equipment purchase consultation. Hardware repairs are also offered.

https://utm.utoronto.ca/iits/student-opportunities-0

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Lab work with Professors

Students interested in gaining experience working in a lab are encouraged to contact their professors to inquire about the professors’ current research projects and whether they are in need of additional help.

Contact in person or via email

Let's Talk Science Partnership

Program

The Let's Talk Science Partnership Program strives to improve Science literacy in youth through leadership, innovative educational programs, research, and advocacy. They look for volunteers to assist teachers, conduct science demonstrations, provide tours of research labs, mentor students, and more.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iframe/lets-talk-science

Medical Clerkships

The Clinical Clerkship comprises the latter two years of the four-year undergraduate medical education program. The knowledge, skills and professional attitudes introduced in the Preclerkship are applied in the practical context of the clinical setting where students participate as members of a working health care team.

MAM: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/mam Medical School Prep: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/further-education/professional-schools/medicine

Office of Student Transition: LAUNCH

LAUNCH offers a series of weekly sessions taught by academically successful upper-year student mentors (LAUNCH Leaders) who help new students successfully transition to UTM by gaining familiarity with the campus and available resources, developing academic skills, and becoming part of the UTM community. Paid, internship, and volunteer opportunities are available.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/transition/about-us/positions-available

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Office of the Registrar

The Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions is often looking for volunteers to support them through various activities, including specialized on-campus events, regular and private campus tours, and unique projects throughout the year. Volunteers are asked to maintain their commitment for a minimum of four months (one academic term), for several hours per month.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/registrar/current-students/volunteer-us

Professional Experience Year

(PEY)

PEY is Canada’s largest undergraduate paid internship program that offers 12- to 16-month full-time work placements for Engineering and Computer Science students in their 2nd and 3rd year of study.

http://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/internship-programs/pey/

Physical Education, Athletics & Recreation

The Department of Physical Education, Athletics & Recreation is one of the largest employers of students on the UTM campus. Membership Services assistants, athletic facility attendants, coaches, league commissioners, tournament conveners, game managers, timers, scorers, officials, athletic therapists, personal trainers, and instructors are just some of the positions they have to offer.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/athletics/about-us/employment

Research Opportunity

Program (ROP)

Opportunity to work on cutting edge research, one-on-one with UTM’s leading and highly qualified instructors in one of our many departments on campus. Available beginning in second year (4.0 completed credits) in many disciplines. Approval based.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/rop/

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Residence Council (UTMRC)

Residence Council is a student government of elected residence students who organize residence-wide social events and advocate for an improved student experience at UTM. Each year UTMRC looks for new members, both on an executive level and as community representatives for one of the seven residence communities. First year students are welcome to apply.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/housing/current-students/residence-council

Robert Gillespie Academic Skills

Centre

The ASC offers a full range of workshops, seminars and individual consultations to help students identify and develop the academic skills they need for success in their studies. The centre works collaboratively with UTM faculty and teaching assistants to help deliver the best possible environments in their classes, labs and tutorials.

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/asc/rgasc-opportunities

Sexual Education Centre (SEC)

SEC has volunteering opportunities for students, including collecting resources, distributing supplies, running the office, putting on seminars, and inspiring events.

http://sec.sa.utoronto.ca/volunteer/

Student Housing & Residence Life

Residence Life Staff host various events and programs designed to foster greater connections between students living in residence. Positions include Residence Don, Residence Experience Coach, Residence Services Assistant, and Records & Admissions Assistant.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/housing/residence-life/get-involved-opportunities-hiring

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Student Life

The Department of Student Life is committed to holistic learning and development. Informed by research and assessment, their co-curricular programs, services and initiatives promote community engagement through innovative opportunities that contribute to student success. Student Life offers a number of Summer and Fall/Winter job opportunities.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student-life/about-us/work-us

The Medium

The Medium is the student newspaper of UTM. Students who are interested in writing, editing, photography, or design could find writing or volunteer opportunities.

Writing:

http://themedium.ca/information/how-to-write-for-us

Volunteer:

http://themedium.ca/volunteer

UTMSU

The UTM Students’ Union offers opportunities to volunteer, plan events, and develop campaigns through ministries, commissions, UTMSU programs and open campus committees.

Volunteer: https://goo.gl/Eu5OW2 Campaigns: http://utmsu.ca/utmsu-campaigns/ Ministries: http://utmsu.ca/ministries/

UTMSU Food Centre

The Food Centre’s main service is providing access to food assistance to all UTM students who are food insecure. They provide perishable/canned food as well as produce/fresh food to their members. Office, outreach, garden, event, and other volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year.

http://utmsufoodcentre.ca/?page_id=654

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Women’s Centre

The Women’s Centre collaborates with other groups on campus with events and initiatives to educate and create an equitable environment at UTM. There are several executive and volunteer opportunities for students to get involved.

http://utmwc.com/utm-womens-centre-is-hiring/

Work-Study

The Work-Study Program provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and experience through paid work on campus. Open to domestic and international undergraduate and graduate degree students studying a minimum of 40% course load.

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/work-study

Compiled by the UTM Experiential Education Office and Career Centre March 2016

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