Mount students are encouraged to apply for job opportunities during Convocation. Those hired will work alongside a variety of University departmental teams on tasks ranging from parking to degree framing and assisting grads prepare for their ceremony.

If you are interested, submit your resume according to the directions given below. Positions may be filled in advance based on the quantity and quality of applications received.

Important:
Students must have a social insurance number to be eligible for hiring.
Jobs below pay a minimum of $11.55 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Opportunity Title

Gown Assistants

Requirements

Set-up

Ceremonies (all)

Training (2 hours)

Ceremonies (8 hours)

Apply / Info

Apply with resume (including email address) in the Dean’s Office, Seton 302.

Opportunity Title

Ushers (20)

Requirements

Chancellor’s Dinner(4 hours)

Apply / Info

Apply with resume to Kim Campbell, President’s Office, Evaristus 205.

Opportunity Title

Parking Attendants

Requirements

Approximately 8 hours per day.

Apply / Info

Apply at the Assisi Security Desk

Psw same as course duration For all courses above 8 months (Lets say course duration is 2 years psw is 2 yrs so total 4 yrs of visa)

International applicants are expected to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country.

High School Students
In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.

Canadian High School Curriculum

Students in Canadian curriculum high schools must have an overall average of 70% in their five best academic subjects with a minimum of 60% in each individual subject. Each program has specific requirements, please refer to the program requirements chart below to ensure admissibility.

Advanced Placement

The Mount participates in the Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Board in Princeton, New Jersey. Students may receive transfer credits for the following Advanced Placement Examinations provided they have achieved grades of four or five: Biology, Computer Studies, Economics, English, Mathematics, Political Studies, Psychology and Spanish. For more information, please visit: Advanced Placement Program

IGCSE / GCSE or Cambridge “O” & “A” Levels

British System applicants need grades of A, B or C in five subjects, including two A (Advanced) levels or four AS (Advanced Subsidiary) levels and three O (Ordinary) level courses, or the equivalent in Scottish Highers or Welsh Baccalaureate. Program specific requirements also need to be met.

International Baccalaureate

Mount Saint Vincent University welcomes applicants holding the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Students enrolled in the IB program may receive transfer credit for a maximum of five credits for Higher Level IB courses with final grades of five, six or seven upon presentation of the completed diploma. Students receiving transfer credit for IB courses are advised to contact graduate and professional schools to determine the effect of those credits on their plans for future study and their career goals. For more information, please visit: International Baccalaureate Program

India

Higher Secondary School Certificates awarded at XI or XII – with grades of A, B or C

English Language test scores may be required

IELTS    

7.0 or above (no score below 6.5) (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)

CAEL

70 or above (no score below 70) (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)

TOEFL (iBT Test)

93 or above (no score below 23) (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)

TOEFL (Computer Test) 

236 or above (Full-time graduate studies at MSVU)

Depending on your program area, admission requirements may vary. You will need to meet the Master of Arts in Education admission requirements in the program area you plan to study.

In general, admission requirements include a Bachelor of Education or another Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some program areas may also require a year of teaching experience.

Program Requirements
Program requirements for the RMA vary. In general, you must complete graduate courses and a thesis; in total, these requirements must include at least 5.0 academic units. (A one-term course is the equivalent of 0.5 units of coursework. The thesis will represent at least 1.0 units of coursework.)

To complete the thesis requirement, you will work with a faculty supervisor to deeply research a topic and to produce a thesis. Your thesis supervisor will have similar research interests to yours, so you should review faculty research profiles when choosing a thesis topic.

In general, full-time students can complete the program requirements in two years. Part-time students may take up to five years to complete the program requirements.