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Why York?
York University, the third largest academic institution in Canada, represents the principal intersection where progressive thinking meets solid fundamental learning. With over 50,000 students, York is an ideal location to uncover the country's future leaders.
Thriving as a modern and innovative post-secondary institution, York offers students a stimulating academic environment on the cutting edge of learning. York's undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with the opportunity to carve their own unique path to success through choice, variety and flexibility.
Who are York students?
Diverse in their interests and backgrounds, the student body at York University represents one of the most well rounded concentrations of promise and potential in the country. As beneficiaries of an unconventional interdisciplinary approach to education that integrates learning from different fields, these students are at the pinnacle of development and intellectual growth. They are tomorrow's leaders.
York and its students stand at the forefront of modern thinking. Leading programs in Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Science & Engineering, Health, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Law, Business, Education and Graduate Studies continue to produce graduates who are redefining the possible both in the workplace and beyond. At York University, your company will find a highly skilled and diverse candidate pool from which to select the most appropriate individual to meet your needs.
Connecting with York students
Given York's size and the variety of our educational opportunities, identifying the best means for reaching out to students with career opportunities can be a challenge. York's Career Centre has built a solid and trusted foundation with students and is committed to ensuring student participation in events based on customized recruitment strategies. With our facilities, services and students, York University is the perfect setting to meet your specific hiring needs.
The Career Centre offers a variety of customized recruitment strategies to help you connect with the students and new graduates you want to reach. These include:
- Online Job Posting System
- Co-op and Internships
- Employer Recruitment Sessions
- Interview Facilities
- Career Fairs
- Career Conversations Series
- Industry Insights: Job Search Panels
- TASTE (Take A Student To Eat)
- Employer-Led Resumé Feedback Session
- YU Verify: Verify that the person you want to hire is a York University grad
The York University Career Centre is your gateway to successful recruitment. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you profile your organization and meet your recruitment goals.
Additional Resources and Services
Additional resources and services are available through the following York faculties:
Posting a Job for York students?
Your job may be eligible for the York Internship Programs and an Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit.
Hear what an IBM recruiter has to say about York's interns.Jennifer Kamuf [ video ]
Student Program Owner, Human Resources, IBM Canada Ltd.
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See what employers had to say about why they hire York University students at Career Fair Fall 2010.
Bell Canada
Research in Motion
Primerica Financial Services
Microsoft
Shepell.fgi
Waterfront Toronto
Adecco
Canadian Red Cross
City of Mississauga
Canadian Cancer Society
Avison Young
RBC Financial Group
Investors Group
Celestica
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
BMO Financial Group
Toronto Police Service
Canada Border Services Agency
York Region District School Board
TD Canada Trust
Hallmark Canada
Heart and Stroke Foundation
City of Toronto
Scotiabank
CIBC
Danone
Council of Ontario Universities
Department of Finance
City of Brampton
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ernst & Young LLP
St. Joseph Media
Canon Canada Inc.
CMA Ontario
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Canada's Wonderland
Club Monaco
Aramark Canada Ltd.
UNICEF Canada
Canadian Blood Services
Hydro One Inc.
AlliedTek Displays
State Farm
Cadillac Fairview Corporation
AMD
Black & Decker Canada Inc.
Royal Ontario Museum
Canadian Tire Corporation
Cisco Systems
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
Grant Thornton LLP
Bayer Inc.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
Royal Canadian Golf Association
ING Insurance
Kraft Canada Inc
City of Barrie
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Ontario Public Service
York University
Oakville Galleries
Abercrombie & Fitch
Canada Revenue Agency
Action emploi SK
ideaCity
Canadian Olympic Committee
Zurich Financial Services Group
Bloorview Kids Rehab
York Weston Community Services Centre
ACCO Brands Canada Inc.
West Hill Community Services
Blinds To Go
National Ballet School
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Bank of Canada
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Art Gallery of Ontario
Arrow Professional Services
University Settlement Recreation Centre
CBC Radio-Canada
Ministry of Government Services
Ontario Place Corporation
Toronto Hydro
Centennial College
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Ontario Power Generation
Ceridian Canada
Toronto International Film Festival Group
Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter
Toronto District School Board
Freedom 55 Financial
Spence Diamonds
Region of Peel
Oxford Learning Centre
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan
Sun Life Financial
Harbourfront Centre
Ministry of the Environment
Discount Car & Truck Rental
Halton Children's Aid Society
Century 21 Atria Reality Inc.
Ontario Science Centre
Heritage Skills Development Centre
Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA)
Ticketmaster Canada
Regional Municipality of York
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Ministry of Education and Training
Mercer Canada Limited
Canadian Scholars' Press
Manulife Financial
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
BMW Group Canada
Free The Children
March of Dimes
Canadian Television Fund
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Library of Parliament
Edward Jones
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
I Love Rewards
Heinz Canada
GoodLife Fitness Clubs
Frontier College
Elections Ontario
Easter Seals Ontario
Danier Leather Inc.
Crestwood Valley Day Camp
CHIN Radio/TV International