Campus Recruitment

Opportunities to connect with talented STEM students through work-integrated learning

Applications for Spring/Summer 2024 open on February 1, 2024.  

This program, provided by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students for positions in the digital sector(s). ICTC’s WIL Digital provides 50% of the student’s salary (up to $5,000) or 70% (up to $7,000) for underrepresented students. These subsidies, funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), are meant to provide students with meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities that develop foundational and entrepreneurship/business skills.

• All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All applications will be waitlisted and assessed weekly.
• If your application is waitlisted, you will receive an email notification if your application has been unlocked for editing and submission.

Participate in a job fair to make connections with today’s top talent

Leverage McMaster’s experience with virtual and in-person job fairs and career events to meet your hiring goals. Sponsorship packages are available to increase your impact on campus and further spread the word about your organization.

• Fall Career Fair (September): Campus recruitment season begins with Fall Career Fair, an opportunity to meet talented students and recent alumni from any academic Faculty or Program.
• Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair (September): Find students who want to make a difference and contribute to your organization through volunteering.
• Volunteer and Job Fair (November): Students wanting to explore part-time, seasonal and volunteer positions attend this fair to make connections.
• Work on Campus: Summer Job Fair (January): Campus departments and organizations get to connect with students to recruit for summer positions.
• Connect to Careers Job Fair (March): Connect with a diverse pool of students, alumni and job seekers in the Hamilton community at one of the city’s largest recruitment events. Connect to Careers is presented in partnership by McMaster University; Mohawk College; Redeemer University; Workforce Planning Hamilton; and Economic Development, City of Hamilton.
• Volunteer and Job Fair (May): Students attend this fair to learn about summer opportunities and connect with organization reps.

Raise awareness and make connections with students and alumni

Spreading the word about your organization through networking sessions and informal events are great ways to connect with talented prospective employees. Whether attendees are ready to apply or not, bringing them in to your network now is a great way to motivate them to aspire to contribute to your organization. Hosting a company recruitment session or informal coffee chats are great ways to get started.

Email careers@mcmaster.ca to find out what’s happening and how you can get involved.

Host a workplace tour to give potential applicants an inside view of what it’s like to work at your organization

Gain access to emerging talent by providing McMaster students with an opportunity to visit your organization. Share your company culture, hiring practices and industry knowledge.

• Book your workplace tour any time between October and March.
• Minimum Length: 3 hours
• You can host students individually or in a small group.

Email Stephanie Cognigni, experiential programming and outreach coordinator, scognig@mcmaster.ca, to learn more.