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Employer Disclaimer

York University 's Career Centre neither screens employers nor endorses their employment opportunities, labour practices, products, or services.

Whether you apply for jobs you learned about through the Career Centre's on-line job posting system, or through other job postings you may have learned about through Career Centre activities such as recruitment sessions, career and employment fairs, panel discussions and/or workshops, it is YOUR responsibility, and it is in your best interest, to verify the terms and conditions of employment with the employer. To learn more about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant and an employee visit:

Non-Endorsement Statement

The Career Centre maintains an open employer recruitment practice that aligns with current, acceptable national and provincial career centre and Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) practices. Through these practices, employers and organizations who are legally allowed to operate in Canada and comply with all relevant federal and provincial employment legislation may participate in recruitment events and services at York University, including but not limited to full-time, part-time, summer and internship job postings, interviewing facilities, recruitment sessions, career fairs, online tools, and use of other designated University venues and services. The fact that the York University Career Centre permits an employer or organization to participate in such events and services does not constitute endorsement of that employer or organization.

Employers with Entrepreneurial/Franchise Opportunities

Some employers and franchise managers wish to publicize entrepreneurial opportunities to York students. These kinds of opportunities usually involve one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Offer no salary but, instead, offer students the opportunity to run their own businesses or franchises
  • Offer compensation that is based mostly on commission rather than a salary
  • Require the payment of “up front” fees for training and/or materials to enable the student to start up his/her own business
  • Charge the students penalties or fees for services if the franchisee decides to leave the program

Many students run successful businesses through these opportunities, but there are those who incur unexpected liabilities and find themselves in debt. It is YOUR responsibility, and it is in your best interest, to verify the terms and conditions of employment with the employer.

Third Party Recruiters

Third party recruiters are defined as agencies, organizations, or individuals recruiting candidates for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment on behalf of others and not for their own needs. Employers who hire on behalf of privately owned schools, for teaching positions abroad, are considered third-party recruiters. In some case, third party recruiters charge students a fee for processing their applications. Here are some questions to consider if you are dealing with a third-party recruiter. The Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) provides guidelines for third-party recruiters to best meet the needs of students, employers and career educators.

It is not the role of the Career Centre to monitor the recruiting or operational practices of companies; however, the Career Centre will investigate any situation upon receipt of a student complaint regarding specific recruitment practices or treatment of students and refer the matter accordingly. If you encounter any problems or concerns with employers/job opportunities, please consult the Career Centre.