We are committed to working with employers who value a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team works closely with SAIT's Community and Belonging team to ensure everyone in the SAIT community can access job search support.
Connect with top talent
We offer opportunities to connect directly with current SAIT students and alumni through industry mentorship and networking.
The program will run for 12 weeks and we suggest meeting for one hour per week over this time to develop a meaningful relationship. Please note that there is a suggested minimum of six hours but it will depend on you and your mentees availability.
Yes, absolutely.
Yes.You will have access to comprehensive training through My Career Hub as well as a mentorship training and activity guide. The training is intended to give a program overview and guide the connection between you and your mentee but it is flexible. Once you’ve established a relationship you and your mentee are encouraged to steer the mentorship to best suit your schedules, personalities, interests etc.
No. The main purpose of this program is to reach the goals and objectives outlined by you and your mentee. You are welcome to offer your mentee a long or short-term position with your company, but it is not a program requirement.
This program is open to all current students at SAIT and will be promoted across campus both online and in person. Any student interested in becoming a mentee will be required to complete an online application through My Career Hub and also attend a mandatory information session. Once submitted, the program administrators will go through each application and approve or decline the request.
Both mentors and mentees are required to complete the online application form through My Career Hub. Once the applications have been submitted and approved, the system will automatically make suggestions for connections based on a percentage of compatibility. Our aim is to match pairs with compatibility of 80% or more. The program coordinator will go through each suggested connection and confirm the match.
If you don’t feel like you and your mentee are the right match, we suggest the following steps;
- Speak with your mentee about your concerns and see if you can come to a resolution together
- If you cannot come to a resolution or you are not comfortable with speaking to your mentee about this, please reach out to your program coordinator by emailing oscar.chavez@sait.ca
- If the issue can still not be resolved, we will look at ending the mentorship and finding a new mentee. If there are no mentees available, you will need to wait until the next semester’s program.
Become an industry mentor
Are you interested in participating in the industry mentorship program, Ten Thousand Coffees or industry mentorship circles?
Complete our online form, and we'll contact you with the next steps.
Apply to be an industry mentor
Ten Thousand Coffees
With the shift to remote work, it can feel almost impossible to connect directly with students and alumni – that’s where Ten Thousand Coffees (10KC) comes in.
10KC is a platform that allows students, alumni, and employers to connect and build meaningful relationships through virtual informal coffee chats, in order to keep the conversation and collaboration flowing.
Industry mentorship circles
Host a virtual or in-person industry mentorship circle, where we invite experienced professionals to lead an open discussion about career preparation with SAIT students and alumni.
Topics may include smart networking strategies, tips for navigating the workplace, career search techniques, and more.
As the mentor, you get to decide on the topic. However, we’re always happy to offer up suggestions!
Hire a SAIT student or alumni
Whether you're looking for emerging talent to fill an internship or entry-level position or seeking an experienced professional for a senior role, we've got you covered.
My Career Hub
My Career Hub allows employers to advertise job opportunities to SAIT students and alumni for free. With over 30,000 registered users, it serves as an online portal to all things career advancement at SAIT.
The site also contains a resource library with essential links and resources about federal grants for hiring summer students, employer rights and responsibilities, and tips for writing an effective job ad.
Join My Career Hub to post job opportunities and register for on-campus recruitment events like Career Fair. To sign up, visit My Career Hub, select "Employers," and complete the registration form.
Once your account has been approved, you can log in using the email address and password you used during registration.
Create your My Career Hub account
Employer sessions
Employer sessions are a great way to promote your organization and share upcoming job opportunities with students and recent graduates.
Target your session to a specific SAIT school or program, and customize your event for networking or recruitment.
Request an employer session
Contact us at student.employment@sait.ca for more information on industry nights, presentations for our student clubs and on-campus interview sessions.
Work integrated learning
Did you know you can hire a practicum/co-op student, or your organization can submit a project for one of our many capstone courses?
Learn more about work-integrated learning opportunities
Additional resources for employers
Hiring International Students and Alumni: A Toolkit
International talent is crucial in mitigating skilled labour shortages and addressing the demographic challenges stemming from an aging workforce and declining birth rates.
Government of Alberta
Resources for employers in Alberta looking to recruit newcomers to Canada. The Alberta government also offers an online tool for Diversity Training for Employers.
Government of Canada
Information on hiring and training students, apprentices and skilled foreign workers.
Pride at Work Canada
Train your organization on LGBT inclusion by enrolling in Pride at Work Canada’s online program.
Contact us
Career Advancement Services
MB205, Stan Grad Centre, SAIT Main Campus
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Phone - 403.210.5730
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Monday - Friday | 7 am - 5 pm
Employers and Industry Engagement
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