Get access to fresh talent
The School of Design at George Brown College is now accepting job descriptions for any roles you may have available for our students as part of their official work terms. There are wage subsidy programs available for employers to take advantage of. Please see below for funding opportunities.
Placement Information by Program
Depending on the program of study, employers can hire students within the parameters of the field placement/co-op work term as set by the academic curriculum.
Game-Art – Advanced Diploma
Student Areas of Expertise
- Game Animation
- 2D/3D Game Art
- Game Modelling
Required Hours to Complete:
- 120 hours, part-time
Timing for Hire:
- September – December
- January – April
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Graphic Design – Advanced Diploma
Student Areas of Expertise
- Branding
- Packaging
- Editorial
- Illustration
- Digital Design
- Art Direction
For a list of sample tasks that students from this program can accomplish, see the guidelines for sample tasks.
Required Hours to Complete:
- 120 hours, part-time
Timing for Hire:
- January – April
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Interaction Design – Advanced Diploma
Student Areas of Expertise
- Front-End Web Design
- UX/UI Design
- Augmented and Virtual Reality
- 3D Visualization and Data Visualization
- Usability Testing
- Ergonomics
- Physical Computing
- Immersive Environments
For a list of sample tasks that students from this program can accomplish, see the guidelines for sample tasks.
Required Hours to Complete:
- 120 hours, part-time
Timing for Hire:
- January – April
Tax Credit Eligibility:
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Brand Design – Honours Bachelor’s Degree
Note: Our first cohort of students available for placement will be in May 2024.
Student Areas of Expertise
- Brand Research and Brainstorming
- New Business and Pitch Development
- Content Design and Copy Writing
- Market and Media Research
- Graphic Design
- UX/UI Design and Research
Required Hours to Complete:
- 420 hours, full-time
Timing for Hire:
- May - August
Compensation
- Students from our degree programs are required to secure a paid co-op work term.
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Digital Experience Design – Honours Bachelor's Degree
Student Areas of Expertise
- Digital Experience Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Information Architect
- Visual Designer
- Web/Mobile Designer
- Usability Tester
- Entrepreneur
Required Hours to Complete:
- 420 hours, full-time
Timing for Hire:
- May - August
Compensation
- Students from our degree programs are required to secure a paid co-op work term.
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Design Management – Postgraduate
Student Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Design
- Multidisciplinary Design
- Design Project Management
This unique postgraduate program brings design professionals from across the world with work experience in a variety of different industries. The student's industry of expertise is dependent on the cohort of students. Please reach out to Theresa Kienitz at TKienitz@georgebrown for more information on students' specific industry of expertise.
Required Hours to Complete:
- 120 hours, part-time for 8 weeks
Timing for Hire:
- March - April
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Interactive Media Management – Postgraduate
Student Areas of Expertise
- UX/UI Design and Research
- Augmented and Virtual Reality
- 3D Visualization and Data Visualization
- Usability Testing
- Ergonomics
- Physical Computing
- Immersive Environments
Required Hours to Complete:
- 120 hours, part-time
Timing for Hire:
- May – August
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- Yes, tax credits are eligible for employers who pay an hourly wage and hire from this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Web Development – Front-End Design – Postgraduate
Student Areas of Expertise
- Front-End Web Development
- Full Stack Application Architecture
- Intuitive User Experience
- Accessible User Interface
- Industry Workflow and Problem Solving Skills
Required Hours to Complete:
- 350 hours, full-time
Timing for Hire:
- May – August
Tax Credit Eligibility:
- Yes, tax credits are eligible for employers who pay an hourly wage and hire from this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Funding Opportunities
We encourage employers to compensate students for their time and talent that they bring forward in their work-term placement positions. Please also note, employers who hire from our bachelor’s degree programs must provide students with a paid, hourly wage, position. Please see below for the many funding opportunities that employers can seek to help with funding your student hire.
Magnet (& Campus Connect)
The Magnet Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) brings together employers, students, and post-secondary school stakeholders to create quality work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities.
The program provides employers with wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students for paid work experiences. Students, in turn, benefit from quality work experience so they can secure employment in their chosen fields of study.
Contacts: Jim Babcock, james.babcock@ryerson.ca
Technation (formerly ITAC)
An eligible employer must be willing to provide a quality work experience in a role which immerses a student in the use of technology. Tech and non-tech-focused organizations are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Brett Hotas, bhotas@technationcanada.ca
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
Funding opportunities for organizations within the following industries: Fintech, Entertainment and Gaming, Cyber Security etc. ICTC will accept applications from non-STEM business students as well.
Contacts: Elizabeth Mills – Senior Director Skills Development, ICTC, e.mills@ictc-ctic.ca
Pre-Approval Process: Send an email to: WIL_Digital@ictc-ctic.ca We ask if the employer is registered in Canada; has general liability insurance; is willing to hire the student as an employee on payroll and not as a contractor; position must be net new, and have a leaning component with ICT/Digital aspects.
Mitacs
Contact: Leslie Bone, PhD, Director, Business Development, Pronouns: She/Her, Tel: 416-805-2547, lbone@mitacs.ca
Venture for Canada
Support new venture employers; start-ups, and small businesses.
Contacts: Danielle, Danielle@ventureforcanada.ca
Venture Canada Pre-Approval Process
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Employers are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
- Firms whose primary activity is the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
- Sector support, including renewables, in any of the following areas: R&D, business development, and energy efficiency.
- Firms engaged in the manufacturing of equipment and the provision of services necessary for generation, transmission or distribution.
- Post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges or polytechnics).
Contacts: Sarah Jourson, Program Coordinator, jourson@electricityhr.ca; Mark Cheapeskie, chapeskie@electricityhr.ca
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada
Provides 50% of a wage up to $5,000 to employers who hire the brightest minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and Business into a role within the environmental sector.
Availability: 1500 placements for the whole year (Summer, Fall & Winter). Contact for updated availability.
Contacts: Kelly Meyerhoff, Manager, kmeyerhoff@eco.ca; Chelsea Meyerhoff, Team Lead (SK, MB, Territories & Atlantic), cmeyerhoff@eco.ca; Marie Lanquetin, Team Lead (QC), mlanquetin@eco.ca; Lauren Ducharme, Team Lead (AB), lducharme@eco.ca; Qi Chen, Team Lead (BC), qchen@eco.ca
Pre-Approval Process: Students can be from any province studying in STEAM while taking on a role within the environmental sector.
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council’s (MiHR) Gearing Up program provides a wage subsidy up to $7,000 to mining employers who create new mining-related work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for post-secondary students in STEM and Business programs to better position them for future employment in their field of study - including engineering, exploration, geology, environmental studies, extraction and milling, support services, manufacturing and fabrication, to name a few.
Contact: Priya Pandit, ppandit@mihr.ca
Pre-Approval Process: Pre-approval can be provided over the phone. Employers can apply online or complete an application form.
Job Description Form
Contact Us
For more information on how to engage our students, please contact:
Theresa Kienitz
Field Education Coordinator
Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology
George Brown College
3 Lower Jarvis Street - Rm. 358
Toronto, ON M5E 3Y5
tkienitz@georgebrown.ca
