Career Services and Co-operative Education regularly offer workshops, info sessions and recruitment events to showcase the variety of opportunities that are available to you as a student (and beyond).

For more information and to register for the events, visit the mySuccess Co-op and Careers Workshops and Events Calendar. New events are added regularly, so be sure to keep an eye on the calendar throughout the year!

Coming up:

EBC Lansdowne Park/TD Place Site Tour – Thurs. Nov. 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon. (Off campus)

EBC deploys its skills across Canada for infrastructure projects such as building and repairing bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, wharves and piers. This tour will take place at EBC’s site location at Lansdowne Park/TD Place and is open to students in civil engineering who are seeking a summer internship (limited capacity of 20 students). Learn about EBC and tour one of their projects to connect your learning to an industry project, plus meet and network with the recruitment team to learn about career opportunities. Bring your resume!

Meet and Greet: The Ontario Provincial Police (Recruitment Kiosk) – Thur. Nov. 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (P2, outside the Health Sciences Building)

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is coming to campus! Stop by P2 near the Health Sciences Building where the OPP will have their recruitment display. You will get to meet representatives and learn about uniformed and civilian career opportunities with the OPP. Along with a recruitment kiosk, the OPP will have a police cruiser and equipment and technology used in their everyday work on display. It’s a great opportunity to get a closer look at the tools used in policing, ask questions and learn how you can start and grow your career with the OPP. Whether you’ve always considered a career in policing or you’re simply curious about the wide range of roles available, come explore the display and see what a career with the OPP could offer you. Please note, in case of inclement weather, the display will be in the Nideyinàn Galleria.

Co-op Job Search Strategies Workshop – Tues. Nov. 10, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CTTC 1500)

Join Co-operative Education to uncover what’s missing in your job search approach, get clear on the kind of co-op you want and learn smarter ways to research roles. You will walk away with fresh strategies and a solid action plan to move forward confidently. In this interactive session, you will analyze your current job search strategy and identify possible gaps, clarify what you are looking for in a co-op and what information you need to gather, learn effective methods for researching job opportunities and developing new job search strategies and plan for the next step.

Schlegel Villages Hiring Fair – Tues. Nov. 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Nideyinàn Galleria)

A new long term care community is coming to Ottawa, and they are looking to recruit! This event is targeted to third and fourth year students in all programs. Schlegel Villages is a long-term care community, serving anyone of any ability, from fully independent seniors to people with complex care needs, memory loss and dementia. They are thrilled to bring Village Life to the nation’s capital, and look forward to welcoming their first residents by the summer of 2027. Come and learn about the career opportunities available, from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles to nurses. Schlegel Villages wants to hire the best people, provide the best training and education and support them with the best leadership. Their commitment to these objectives creates a culture and environment of positive engagement on the journey to change the way care and support is offered for those who need it most. At Schlegel, growth opportunities abound, and as they expand, they strive to develop seven out of every 10 new leaders from within.

Ungava Tulattavik Health Center Recruitment Information Session – Wed. Nov. 18, 2026, noon to 2:00 p.m. (Richcraft Hall, Room 1201)

Open to all students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, social work, criminology, psychology and graduate studies. Interested in learning about becoming an intervener or social worker in Nunavik, Quebec? Join this info session to explore career and field placement opportunities with the Ungava Tulattavik Health Center (UTHC), ask questions and hear firsthand from a company representative about their experiences working and living in Nunavik as an intervener. UTHC provides safe, accessible and quality health and social services to the seven Inuit communities of the Ungava Bay Coast, and rehabilitation services to the 14 Inuit communities of Nunavik in Northern Quebec. Working at the UTHC is first and foremost an enriching, welcoming and caring environment. Their mission is to facilitate the well-being of the residents of the different communities of Ungava Bay by providing health care and social services that contribute to the improvement of their physical and mental health. A job at UTHC is for those who want to combine work and adventure, responsibility and freedom. It is for those who want to have the chance to experience a completely different way of life in the heart of breathtaking nature while holding an extremely rewarding job.

Careers at RBC Info Session – Tues. Nov. 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Minto Centre 2000)

RBC is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance, and creating value for clients and communities. At this info session, hear what it’s like to work at RBC, followed by a panel with RBC representatives who will share their personal journeys, practical advice on overcoming challenges and strategies for success – from adapting to a new culture to finding job opportunities and building community. After the discussion, there will be a Q&A. RBC offers a variety of roles suited to your goals, background and talents and they are committed to creating an environment that will help people realize their full potential. Whether it’s developing new skills, opportunities to innovate and grow, modern and comprehensive benefits or the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter, RBC is a great place to build your career and life. They know that the transition from student to professional can be a challenge. Get the tools, support and experience you need to kick start your career.

TECHworking (Co-op students) – Thurs. Nov. 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Off campus)

Open to co-op students in all programs, with a particular focus on students in STEM programs including software engineering, computer science, data analytics, AI, hardware design, business and related fields. TECHworking brings together a small group of Ottawa tech employers for an intimate evening of networking, giving you the chance to make a lasting impression. Taking place at CU@Kanata (Carleton’s location in the heart of Kanata North), you can enjoy light refreshments, meaningful conversations and a chance to win one of two door prizes. Participating employers include Canadian Bank Note, CENGN, Ciena, Kinaxis and Pleora Technologies Inc. (more to come). Transportation and free parking available.

CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) Information Session – K9 Unit and Airport Border Control – Wed. Nov. 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Tory Building, Room 342)

Are you interested in working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)? CBSA facilitates the flow of legitimate travelers and trade. The agency also enforces more than 100 acts and regulations that keep the country and Canadians safe. Over 14,000 public servants from coast to coast support the agency and its mission to safeguard Canada’s security and prosperity. At CBSA, they offer a variety of challenging career opportunities, both at the border and behind the scenes. They are looking for analytical and career-minded people of all ages, with strong communication skills and a commitment to service excellence. They take pride in being one of the largest employers of students in the public service and students with CBSA play an integral role in the delivery of the business in border management, science and technology, enabling services and strategic policy. The students they hire are driven, dedicated and thrive in a dynamic environment. At this information session, join presenters from Airport Border Control and the K9 detection unit, as well as a CBSA recruiter who will share perspectives on what it is like to work with CBSA and how you can get involved.