Career Development + Work Integrated Learning

We connect students and alumni with creative industries.

Left to right: David Aquino (BFA 2023), Chantelle Fawcett (Equinox Gallery), Zaa Nkweta (Student Recruitment Coordinator, ECU), Catherine de Montreuil (Unit/Pitt), Oluwasayo Taiwo Olowo-Ake (Polygon Gallery)

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.

Career Support

Work Experience for Credit

Job postings

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Leeway Disclaimer

Career Development + WIL Office does not screen the postings to this site, nor do we conduct background checks of the opportunities posted. Applicants for any job postings or opportunities are responsible for ascertaining and verifying the terms and conditions of the employment.

The provision of this search/opportunity posting service does not constitute an endorsement by Emily Carr University of any of the organizations posting opportunities.

Job posting scams are on the rise. Therefore, applicants must exercise caution and common sense when responding to any job posting, even after accepting a job offer. Please see the resource Avoiding Job Scams for tips on how to avoid job scams.

If you suspect a job posting on The Leeway is fraudulent, please contact us immediately at creativecareers@ecuad.ca or 604-844-3843

For information about your rights and responsibilities as an employee in British Columbia contact
* The Employment Standards Branch
* B.C. Human Rights Tribunal