FAQs - Jobs

1. What kinds of jobs are available? How many students are hired?
   A wide variety - clerical, research assistant, travel counsellor, lab assistant, labourer, computer programming and/or applications, etc. Approximately 1300 students are hired in summer jobs and 150 post-secondary students are hired in part-time jobs during the school year.

2. Which departments hire students?
   Almost all departments hire students. The departments of Family Services and Housing, Education, Citizenship and Youth, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Conservation hire the largest number of students. Manitoba Hydro also hires students.

3. What are the wages?
   Salaries for jobs with the provincial government are based on the job descriptions and generally range from $8.72 to $11.30 per hour. Most jobs pay $11.30 per hour. Some jobs paying $10.39 per hour and up are also available with Manitoba Hydro. The salaries for Green Team jobs start at $8.50 per hour.

4. What are my chances of getting one of these jobs?
   It depends on how well your skills and education meet the requirements of the jobs available. It also depends on how many other students have the same skills, experiences and educational background as you do.

5. Will there be jobs with banks, insurance companies, law offices...?
   No, because STEP Services refers students to jobs within provincial government departments, related organizations and the Green Team programs.

6. What are the hours?
   They vary with the job. Mostly 8:00 - 4:00 or 8:30 - 4:30.

7. Are there shift jobs?
   A few. Examples include travel counsellor, camp counsellor and park attendant.

8. I have a workplace safety issue, who can I contact about it?
   The legislation covers all provincial work places. For information call 945-3446 or visit www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/ . In case of an emergency call 945-0581 (24 hour/day, 7 days a week).

9. I am only interested in a specific type of job. How can I apply for it?
   You can't apply for a specific type of job. If you are interested in one area only, just enter your skills and education that relate to that job. But realize that by doing this, you are limiting your chances.

10. What is Cooperative Education and am I eligible?
    Cooperative education programs combine on-the-job experience with classroom theory by offering alternating terms of paid employment and academic study. Year-round placements are available with provincial government departments for post-secondary students enrolled in Cooperative Education Programs. Job referrals are arranged through Cooperative Education Program Coordinators at the colleges and universities.