- Description: The BC Public Service is an essential part of the provincial government of British Columbia, providing public services across various sectors including health, education, transportation, and natural resources. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities for professionals in policy development, environmental management, public health, and administrative roles. It is focused on serving the public interest and advancing community welfare throughout British Columbia.
- Careers Website: BC Public Service Careers
- Description: The City of Nanaimo offers a variety of career opportunities within municipal government services, focusing on areas such as urban planning, public works, parks and recreation, and administrative services. This local government is committed to enhancing community life in Nanaimo, providing services that support the city's growth and sustainability. The City of Nanaimo is an ideal workplace for individuals interested in contributing to local governance and community development.
- Careers Website: City of Nanaimo Careers
- Description: The City of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, offers diverse career opportunities within its municipal government. These range from urban development and sustainability projects to community services and public administration. The city focuses on improving the quality of life for its residents through effective governance, innovative public services, and community engagement. It's a supportive environment for professionals who are passionate about urban planning, environmental initiatives, and community development.
- Careers Website: City of Victoria Careers
- Description: ICBC is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for providing compulsory auto insurance in British Columbia. It offers a range of career opportunities in areas such as insurance claims handling, customer service, and risk management. ICBC plays a crucial role in road safety and licensing services, making it a significant employer for those interested in public safety, insurance, and customer relations. This organization is key in shaping automotive and licensing policies in the province.
- Careers Website: ICBC Careers
- Description: Island Health, one of British Columbia's major health authorities, provides a wide array of healthcare services across Vancouver Island. It offers diverse career opportunities, from clinical positions like physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, including physiotherapists and pharmacists, to administrative roles in management, finance, IT, and patient coordination. This organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing community health, creating a supportive environment for professionals committed to public health and wellness.
- Careers Website: Island Health Careers
- Description: The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia is an independent office of the legislature that conducts audits and provides recommendations to improve the performance and accountability of public sector organizations. The office’s work includes financial audits, performance audits and other public reports that help legislators in their oversight of government. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective use of public funds and fostering transparency in government operations. Career opportunities at the Office of the Auditor General may include roles in auditing, financial analysis, public administration, policy analysis, and administrative support. These positions are well-suited for individuals interested in public sector accountability, financial oversight, and government auditing.
- Website: For more information about career opportunities, https://www.oag.bc.ca/careers
- Description: The PHSA is responsible for delivering specialized health services across British Columbia. It offers a variety of roles focusing on clinical specialties such as cancer care, mental health services, and women's health, as well as positions in research, public health, and healthcare administration. The authority aims to improve the province's health care system through innovation and dedicated service, providing rewarding career opportunities for professionals interested in specialized and public health services.
- Careers Website: PHSA Careers
- Description: WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for workers and employers across British Columbia. It offers a range of career opportunities, particularly in occupational health and safety, claims management, and rehabilitation services. Additionally, WorkSafeBC employs professionals in legal, policy development, and educational roles to support its mandate of reducing workplace injury and advocating for safe working conditions. This organization provides a meaningful environment for those interested in making a significant impact on workplace safety standards.
- Careers Website: WorkSafeBC Careers
- Description: Vancouver Island University, a public university located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, offers a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and experiential learning experiences. It provides diverse career opportunities, from administrative positions in management, finance, and human resources to roles in IT, student services, and facilities management. This organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and enhancing community engagement, creating a supportive environment for professionals committed to education and community development.
- Careers Website: VIU Careers
Accessibility Services provides information, support services and reasonable accommodation to students with documented permanent disabilities including:
- mental health conditions
- ADHD
- learning disabilities
- chronic health issues
- hearing\ visual impairments
- physical disabilities
- temporary impairments due to accidents or injuries
All students with disabilities are encouraged to register with our office.
Steps for connecting with Accessibility Services
Contact
- Building 255, 2nd Floor Reception
- 250.740.6446
- AccessibilityServices@viu.ca
Educational Advisors can help you to discover, plan and work toward your educational goals. You can achieve a more fulfilling educational experience through an advising relationship.
Contact
- Building 200, 3rd Floor at the Registration Centre
- 250.740.6410
- Advising@viu.ca
The Assessments and Exams Services team supports students with accommodation letters who request accommodated exam services.
Contact
- Building 255, Room 115
- 250.740.6276
- Assessments@viu.ca
The Centre for Experiential Learning (CEL) offers courses that contribute to academic success. These courses help students within Co-operative Education and Internship programs find work experience within their fields of study. Student learning is enhanced when integrated with academic and experiential education. Upon graduation, students who participate in these programs transition into the job market with sought-after skills and experience.
Contact
- Building 255, 2nd Floor Reception
- CEL@viu.ca
Peer-Supported Learning (PSL) offers free, regularly scheduled, informal study sessions led by a senior student who has been successful in this course. At its core the PSL program helps students integrate what to learn with how to learn and it has been successfully implemented around the world as an effective study program.
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Thriving in Action (TiA) is an evidence-based program that combines positive psychology and innovative learning strategies to support students in developing the skills and resiliency that they need to thrive. TiA is a group-based course that supports students, prevents distress, bolsters self-efficacy, and supports persistence.
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The BSI program aims to:
- Support innovation to generate knowledge and its transfer between academic and non-academic sectors
- Strengthen the innovation capabilities of partner organizations
- Dupport the creation and ownership of intellectual property in Canada
- Promote collaboration between sectors by reducing the risk for companies to engage in innovation
- Provide work-integrated learning and professional skills training to increase employability of post-secondary students
- Ensure and promote equitable access by underrepresented groups to foster inclusive innovation
What is VIU Mariners Spirit?
VIU Mariners Spirit is a division of VIU Mariners Athletics & Recreation in partnership with the Office of Co-Curricular Engagement and Learning. Mariners Spirit is an athletics club team consisting of two teams, Mariners Spirit Blue and Mariners Spirit Silver. Both teams are focused on leadership development, campus & community engagement and dance! Mariners Spirit is a team based in dance, stunt and cheer performances, helping all of its members to build on their knowledge and skill set related to these performing arts in a positive, welcoming environment, as well as in line with VIU's graduate attributes.
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- Reduced recruitment costs through specialized funding grants
- Fill short-term hiring needs
- Get support for peak seasons and leave coverages
- Gain student employees with industry specific education and skills
- Give your current employees a chance to enhance their supervisory skills