Guest House International

Guest House International is one of Winnipeg's great hostels. It is a restored Victorian home, with private and semi-private rooms, kitchen facilities, laundry, air conditioning, games room, TV/VCR/Videos, BBQ, and Internet Access.

The owner and manager of Guest House International wants 2 students from the Languages at Work program to help with the large influx of guests that travel through Winnipeg during July and August. These employees will have the chance to meet, talk to, and tour Winnipeg with the many international guests that stay in this hostel.

Employee Profile:

An employee at Guest House International should be interested in travel and enjoy talking to new people.

Tasks:

• Helping guests with check in
• Socializing with the guests and helping provide tourist information to make them feel comfortable in Winnipeg
• Helping with house maintenance and cleanliness

Location:

Guest House International is one bus ride (~10 min) away from downtown Winnipeg and the University of Winnipeg, or about a 30 min walk.

Click here to see Guest House International's website!

The Original Pancake House

The Original Pancake House is a fabulous Winnipeg restaurant that specializes in breakfast foods. There are 3 locations in Winnipeg, 2 of which are accepting students from the Languages at Work program for the summer.

The Original Pancake House at the Forks, a famous landmark of Winnipeg.

The Original Pancake House at Polo Park, Winnipeg's largest mall

(~15 minute bus ride from downtown)

Employee Profile:

The Original Pancake House is looking for 2-3 students who are friendly and outgoing; serving experience is an asset, but not necessary.

Tasks:

• Greet customers and show them to a table
• Take orders and serve drinks
• Clear and prepare tables for customers
• Assist customers at the cash register
• Taking orders and serving food (for an employee with experience as a waiter/waitress)

The Original Pancake House's famous Giant Apple Pancake (it's delicious!)

Click here to see The Original Pancake House's website.

Knox Day Nursery

Knox Day Nursery is a day care for children 3 months old to 6 years old. Some of the daily activities for the children include: music, rhythm games, songs, exercises, gross motor activities (i.e. crawling, rolling, climbing) and sensory stimulation using a variety of toys and activities.
Employee Profile:

The position requires a student who likes children and preferably have some experience working with 2-5 year olds.

Tasks:

The student will be actively involved in all aspects of the day, including:

• Supervising all daily routines
• Facilitating and extending play opportunities
• Implementing planned and unplanned activities
• Snack/meal preparation

Location:

Knox Day Nursery is a 5 min walk from the University of Winnipeg, and is close to a mall, a park, and many eating establishments.

Click here to see Knox Day Nursery's website.

Brave New World

Brave New World is a vibrant store located close to downtown Winnipeg. They import clothing, jewelry, and gifts from all around the world, and carry locally made products as well. The store supports a "No Sweat" policy, fair trade, and ethical business practices in developing countries!

There are 6 staff members at Brave New World, who are friendly, and eager to have one student from the Languages at Work program join them for the summer!

Employee Profile:

A Sales Assistant at Brave New World should be outgoing, interested in working in retail, and supportive of the "No Sweat" policies promoted by the store.

Tasks include:

• Operating the cash register


• Assisting customers with finding the right size/product they are looking for


• Stocking and inventory


• Assisting with managing the kiosk at special events throughout the city

Location:

Brave New World is about a 20 minute walk from the University of Winnipeg, or 1 short bus ride.

Click here to see Brave New World's website!

Online Application Process

In order to apply online for the Languages at work Program, please go to www.youngcanadaworks.ca. Follow the steps below!

Filling out your portion of the application on the Young Canada Works website is the only way to register for Languages at Work and receive a summer job through the program. After each step choose the “Next” button at the bottom of the page.

Step 1: Create your account. In the left column, click on: Want to register? Click here for the 2010 campaign! Enter your e-mail address and an easy to remember password.

Step 2: In the section “Jump-Start Your Career with Young Canada Works”, select the box that says “Languages at Work”.

Step 3: Fill out your personal information.

Step 4: Fill out your contact information. Your permanent address is where you live in Quebec; your temporary address is where you live during the school year (not your homestay family’s address).

Step 5: Fill out the current level of education you have obtained.

Step 6: Fill out the highest level of education you have completed up till now.

Step 7: Fill out your career objectives. You may answer the questions with very short answers; this section will not be used by the employers to hire you, but they may read it! So make it short but accurate.

Step 8: Fill out your availability.

Step 9: Briefly fill out your past work experience.

Step 10: Briefly summarize your Personal Achievements and Interests. Do not waste your time on this section, 2-3 sentences is fine.

Step 11: Employment equity section. Answer however you want.

Step 12: Submit your application.

Languages at Work

Program Overview
Following the 5-week Explore Program, Young Canada Works (YCW) and the University of Winnipeg give participants the opportunity to live and work in Winnipeg and continue to develop their English skills in an immersion setting. This program, called Languages at Work, begins June 29, 2010, and runs through July and August for 6-8 weeks. The goal of the Languages at Work program is provide you with an opportunity to practice English in a work environment.

Who is Eligible?
To participate in this program, you must be:

• Between 18 and 30 years old
• A Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada
• Available to work after the Explore Program for 6-8 weeks
• Interested in working in English

What Types of Summer Jobs are Available?
Job placements could include restaurants, stores, hostels, museum/cultural centers, or day camps. Job placements will be made according to the needs of the participant and the employer, so that the program is as enjoyable and beneficial as possible. However, the main goal of the Languages at Work program is to improve your proficiency in English. This means you may be offered a job in a field other than your preferred options.

Please see below for the summer jobs available for 2010!

Details!
The Languages at Work program will provide you with 35 hours/week of work at your placement, at a wage of $10.50/hour. After you complete the program, you will receive a certificate of completion in the program, a reference letter, and will be eligible to apply for the Guillaume Hessel Bursary.

You will be responsible for your own living expenses, but the coordinator (Kent Davies) will help you with these arrangements. Costs associated with changes to travel plans (plane/train ticket, etc.) will be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts.

The Languages at Work Coordinator is always there to act as a liaison between you, YCW, and your job placement. I will try my best to make sure that you are satisfied with the experience from beginning to end.

If You Are Interested, What Do You Do Next?

1. Contact me! I can be reached at k.davies@uwinnipeg.ca.
   
   
2. Sign up for the “English in the Workplace” workshop once you begin the Explore Program to improve the skills you need to work in English.


3. Complete the online application form (We will meet as a group to complete this together)


4. Select jobs you are interested in from a list of potential employers.


5. Go to an interview. When you are done with Explore, start your job!

For information in French about this program, please visit http://www.fjcf.ca/let/index_f.asp .