Introduction
Welcome to the VIU employer directory, designed by the Centre for Experiential Learning and Career Studio to help students and graduates connect with employers and employment opportunities within the Vancouver Island community and across Canada. This resource is curated to connect you, our students and graduates, with leading employers eager to harness fresh talent for internships and employment across a spectrum of industries.
The VIU employer directory is your compass to begin navigating the professional landscape, bridging the gap between your academic achievements and your career aspirations. But please be aware that there might be local opportunities and organizations that are not included on this resource, and continue to conduct your own research and build your network.
As you are interacting with employers, please also remember that you represent Vancouver Island University. Visit this Business Etiquette resource that our team has developed, or visit the VIU Career Studio if you need additional help.
Employers
Want to learn about upcoming events, such as Career Fairs and Employer Panels, to connect with VIU students in-person?
Want to post job postings directly on our job posting board for students?
Want to see your organization represented on this resource?
- Please email CareerStudio@viu.ca.
Please note that the inclusion of an organization on this resource does not indicate a partnership between Vancouver Island University and that organization, or an endorsement of that organization. No organizations have paid to be included on this resource, and the Centre for Experiential Learning reserves the right to not display an organization on this resource at our discretion.
Industries
How these industries align with VIU programs and majors
Arts, culture, recreation and sport
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Fine Arts
- Theatre
- History
- Recreation and Tourism,
- Media Studies
- Graphic Design
- Visual Arts
Business, finance and administration
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Economics,
- MBA
- Financial Services
- Human Resource Management
Education, law, social, community and government services
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Education
- Criminology
- Social Work,
- Public Administration
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Global Studies
Health
- Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Sciences
- Health Care Assistant
- Child and Youth Care
- Practical Nursing
- Community Mental Health
Manufacturing and utilities
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Engineering
- Trades and Applied Technology
- Resource Management
Natural and applied sciences
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Biology
- Chemistry,
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science, Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Geoscience
Natural resources, agriculture and related production
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Forestry
- Fisheries
- Resource Management
- Aquaculture
Sales and service
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Culinary Arts
- Professional Baking
- Hairdressing
- Esthetics
- Business
Trades, transport and equipment operators
Includes organizations and opportunities related to these programs and majors:
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Heavy Mechanical Trade
- Electrician
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic