Career Development + Work Integrated Learning
We connect students and alumni with creative industries.
The Career Development + Work Integrated Learning Office connects students and alumni with employers and opportunities in the creative industries and beyond.
We provide programming, info sessions, resources, career advising, work integrated learning, as well as access to The Leeway, Emily Carr’s student and alumni job and mentorship hub.
Are you an employer with a job to post?
Career Services: advising, info sessions, resources and networking
Students and alumni can access career supports through our resources, professional development programming and one-on-one career advising appointments.
We can help with resumes, cover letters, interview prep, job search strategies and more. We also offer sessions on career-related topics and networking events to connect you to creative industries.
Be sure to check out The Leeway, where you will find guides, prerecorded sessions and panels, and links to helpful organisations.
Follow us on Instagram and watch your ECU email for upcoming sessions.
Email us or drop by anytime if you're not sure where to start, or would like to make a one-on-one career advising appointment. We are located inside Student Commons on Level 2, by the main campus entrance.
The Work Experience program: Earn credits towards your degree
ECU’s Work Experience program allows you to earn up to nine credits towards your degree while gaining valuable professional experience.
To be eligible, you must meet be:
- currently enrolled in an ECU undergraduate program
- in your third or fourth year
- have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- have a minimum of three Open Studio/Elective credits available in your program
Applications for credit must be approved prior to the work taking place. We are unable to approve credit for past work.
Download our Work Experience for Students info package, or contact us by email.
Find job postings, career resources and mentorship at The Leeway
Find jobs, internships, Work Integrated Learning opportunities, calls for submissions, residencies, and more at The Leeway, ECU’s online career hub for students and alumni. You'll also find extensive resources and opportunities for mentorship at The Leeway.
What you’ll find on The Leeway:
- part-time and full-time jobs
- positions eligible for Work Experience credits
- internships
- exhibition and public art submissions
- showing opportunities
- volunteer opportunities
- collaborations
- residencies
- career and practice resources like links, PDFs and pre-recorded sessions
Students can also connect with alumni through The Leeway to:
- ask industry related questions
- request introductions to connections
- seek feedback on work
- discover other artists for collaboration
Check out our video presentation on The Leeway: Your Career + Mentorship Tool for tips, best practices, and more.
Sign up anytime during your ECU journey, from Foundation to Convocation and beyond! Alumni are welcome too.
Meet the Career Development +Work Integrated Learning team
Shannon McKinnon
Director, Career Development + Work Integrated Learning
Pronouns: She/Her
Ghislaine Crawford
Coordinator, Career Development + Work Integrated Learning
Pronouns: She/Her
Jeff Mallach
Program Assistant, Career Development + Work Integrated Learning
Pronouns: He/Him
Contact us by email, follow us on Instagram and visit us inside Student Commons on Level 2 of campus, right across from Reception.
Hours:
Fall + Spring
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Summer
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm
creativecareers@ecuad.ca
604-844-3843