Information for Hiring Managers

Hire. Mentor. Inspire.

Create meaningful student work experiences with CSEP and support student growth while strengthening your team.

As a Hiring Manager, you play an important role in creating meaningful on-campus employment opportunities that support student growth and success. The Campus Student Employment Program (CSEP) provides a valuable framework to help you build a supportive and enriching work environment that benefits both your department and the students you employ. Through CSEP, students gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and prepare for their future careers while contributing to your team.

~Position requests will be opening soon.  Watch Inside Mohawk for updates and details.~

 

Hiring Manager Process

Follow this guide to navigate the CSEP hiring process. 

Requesting a position

  • Hiring Managers must submit a position request by the posted deadline. (Requests for Fall/Winter 2026–2027 will open soon.)
  • Positions should be project-based, peer-support focused, or related to an academic area of study.
  • All position descriptions are reviewed by Human Resources.
  • Managers may be contacted to revise submissions or confirm eligibility for CSEP funding.
  • You will receive an email notification once your request is approved or declined.
  • Approval is not guaranteed, as positions are competitive.
  • Do not offer employment to a student until they have applied, been deemed eligible, and completed the formal hiring process.

Posting a position

  • Approved positions will be posted on CareerReady.
  • Job postings are created based on the submitted position description.

Student eligibility

To be eligible for a CSEP-funded position, students must:

  • Be registered in a full-time post-secondary program or in a continuing education diploma or certificate program during the Fall 2026 AND Winter 2027 semester(s) and be able to work up to 15 hours/week. (Students registered in a co-op work term are not eligible. Students must be registered in an academic term for both fall and winter semesters)
  • Complete the CSEP Financial Assistance Profile and demonstrate financial need (Mandatory)
  • Be a domestic or international student
  • Be in good academic standing
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN), and have a valid work permit (International only)

 

Important: Do not offer employment until student eligibility has been verified. You will receive all the eligible student application packages after the application deadline. 

Application process for students

  • Students apply through CareerReady by uploading their resume and applying to positions.
  • All students must complete the CSEP Financial Assistance Profile and demonstrate financial need (Mandatory).
  • Only eligible applicants will be forwarded to Hiring Managers after postings close.

Hiring process and responsibilities 

Applications for students who meet the CSEP eligibility requirements will be sent to Hiring Managers via email, through CareerReady, after the job postings have closed and eligibility has been confirmed.

Hiring Managers are responsible for:

  • Interviewing and selecting candidates
  • Submitting all required hiring documentation
  • Providing appropriate workspace and technology
  • Supporting student involvement in college events (e.g., Orientation, Open House, Convocation)
  • Attending mandatory orientation/training sessions (Dates to be confirmed)
  • Employment contracts are issued via DocuSign and finalized with HR before the start date is confirmed.

 

Note: Students cannot begin work until all documentation is approved. Any early work will be charged to the department.

Supervision

Hiring Managers (or designates) are responsible for:

  • Setting clear expectations and reviewing job responsibilities
  • Providing ongoing guidance and feedback
  • Conducting progress check-ins
  • Ensuring bi-weekly timesheet submission and approval

 

Note: Student replacements during the term require approval from the program administrator.

 

CSEP Position Request

The application period to request CSEP positions for the 2026–2027 academic year will open soon. Please watch Inside Mohawk for upcoming details and application timelines.

Please note: Late submissions will not be accepted.

Questions?

Email csepjobs [at] mohawkcollege.ca (CSEPJobs[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

Related Information

Information for Students

Contact us

If you have any questions about CSEP, please send an email to: csepjobs [at] mohawkcollege.ca (CSEPJobs[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)