Career centre
Whether you’re making the leap from studying to working or switching careers throughout your mid-life, the Business Career Centre may just be the resource you need to make your transition smooth. Job search can sometimes be a long process, and you might need a lifeline to guide you along the way.
Upcoming Career Events:
- A full list of Recruitment Information Sessions and Events is updated daily and available for viewing and student registration online at http://learninginmotion.uvic.ca
- Want to host an event on campus? Email bco@uvic.ca to enquire about employer info sessions, career fair attendance and other campus events.
Career Services available:
- Career Job Postings
- Professional Job Search Strategies
- Resume/Cover Letter Help
- Career Exploration & Work Search
- Graduate School Application Advice
For any career-related questions, please contact your Business Career Educator:
- Email: bco@uvic.ca
- Phone: 250-721-6087
- Schedule an appointment in the Career section of the Co-op and Career Portal.
Graduate recruitment programs
Below are some of the companies that have special programs to hire and train newly graduated students.
- Amazon
- BC Hydro
- Bell
- BMO
- BP
- Canadian Tire
- Canadian Western Bank
- CIBC
- Cintas
- Cisco
- CGI
- CNOOC
- CPP Investment Board
- EMCO
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Enerplus
- Enmax
- Fairmont Hotels
- HSBC Bank Canada
- Hydro One
- IBM Consulting
- IBM Sales
- KPMG
- Labatt
- Marriott
- Microsoft
- Public Service Graduate Recruitment Program
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Rogers
- Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
- Scotiabank
- Shell
- Suncor
- TD Canada Trust Bank (TD Bank)
- Telus
- TransAlta
- Ubisoft
The Career Centre helps you optimize recruitment of qualified graduates:
- Post a Career Job on our Student Career Portal
- Attend a Co-op and Career Fair
- Host an Employer Information Session – Contact us at bco@uvic.ca
For all other inquiries – please contact the Business Career Office by email: bco@uvic.ca or phone: 250-721-6087
For co-op and career opportunities please see the UVic Cooperative Education Program and Career Services Portal.
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Plus: Even after you graduate, you can continue to access our career help and resources forever as an alumnus.
After graduation, be sure to update your address with the Alumni Association to stay in the loop on alumni networking and learning opportunities.
- Co-op & Career Support & Resources: A solid resume and cover letter are your best first steps to landing the job you want, and a strong interview can seal the deal. Here's some great resources for resumes, cover letters & interviews.
- Co-op & Career Competency Tools: Need help identifying and describing your skills in your resume and interview? Completing some of the activities explained in the competency kit can help your market yourself more successfully to employers.