Career Resources
The Registrar's Office & Student Experience (ROSE) curates career resources to share with students and recent graduates in all OISE programs. This is an on-going project and new information will be posted as it is collected.
If you have ideas for additional resources, please contact studentservices.oise@utoronto.ca.
Upcoming Career Events
April 2024
The OISE Spring Hiring Fair is taking place April 12th from 11am - 2pm in the OISE library. This event is targeted to MT and MACSE students who are seeking jobs as teachers.
The OISE Career Closet Boutique will open the week of April 8th. Open to all MT and MACSE students, this boutique will feature preloved work wear and professional attire. Students are invited to come and pick out an outfit for free!
Please note: many career events take a hiatus during the summer at OISE.
If you're looking for career related workshops that run all year round, check out the main U of T Career Exploration and Education Centre for additional activities, workshops and events.
Resources for All Students
OISE Career Success Series
The OISE Career Success series has recorded workshops on resume writing, cover letters, interviewing tips, international teaching, career pathways, alumni career talks, and more.
OISE Student Success Centre (OSSC)
The OSSC offers résumé and cover letter writing support.
Jobs in Education
Non-profit, socially conscious job board for teaching and education-related fields. Access to opportunities advertised through Jobs in Education is free for OISE alumni and students.
Apply to Education
ApplyToEducation.com is the largest Canadian job site for teachers with over 90% of Ontario and 75% of Canadian School Boards posting all their jobs on it. It is also how you apply online to the majority of Canadian School Boards and Independent Schools.
Insights from the Conference Board of Canada on the most important skills, attitudes, and behaviours needed to succeed in the world of work.
Would you like to explore additional career options? There are many ways to explore careers - whatever your path, this site provides tools to get you started.
The main Career Education and Exploration Centre has created a document to help create, update or refine your Curriculum Vitae.
A listserv that sends out weekly emails highlighting employment opportunities in education. Emails are sent every Friday.
Look for job opportunities while you're a student and after you graduate at the Main UofT Career Centre. Roles posted here include education-specific opportunities and on-campus and Work Study positions. You must log in using your UTORid to access the postings.
Resources for Teacher Candidates
Spring Hiring Fair
The OISE Spring Hiring Fair provides an opportunity for Teacher Candidates from the MT and MACSE programs to connect with employers who are actively hiring. Hosted in-person, students will explore career options with over 20 organizations, chat with our career educators about networking strategies and make connections with future employers.
OISE's Professional Preparation Conference (PPC)
This annual event, held in December, helps OISE teacher candidates prepare for the professional world and network with future employers. It also features a professional and employment fair.
A list of Education-Oriented Foundations in Canada.
A directory of each provincial body responsible for teacher certification in Canada.
Want to obtain teacher certification in the United States? Each state has its own requirements for acquiring and renewing professional teaching licenses. This US Department of Education page provides links to state (and commonwealth/territory) education authorities.
Teach.com also offers a range of resources for people interested in teaching in the United States, including links to state education authorities.
A collection of links to teacher organizations in Canada.
This document provides insight into what school board best represents your values and interests.
This information can be used to inform your cover letter and resume tailoring them to ensure you're connecting with the school board in a meaningful way.
This report by Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) provides employment details and statistics for Ontario.
This is a non-exhaustive list of potential careers paths to the traditional classroom, as well as resources on where to look to begin the search into "alternative" careers.
The Ontario College of Teachers has put together this list of resources that may be helpful to new teachers.
If you've ever considered teaching abroad, this panel discussion will provide you with first-hand insight from those who have gone and those who can guide in the process. The Breakdown outlines the panelists as well as a timeline in case you wish to watch specific segments/view specific answers.
External Job Opportunities
The job site 93% of Canadian School Boards post their opportunities on. You can use one application to apply to every job you are interested in. International job postings are also listed on this site.
Provider of professional services for Christian educators worldwide.
Careers for educators interested in working at private schools across Canada. CAIS schools offer many diverse and rewarding career opportunities, including teaching jobs, leadership positions, advancement positions, business careers and support staff opportunities.
Since 1968, Cooperation Canada (formerly the Canadian Council for International Cooperation) has brought together civil society organizations working in the international development and humanitarian sector. Jobs listings are available within international development organizations.
Canadian Association of Independent Schools.
The premier education employment networks for the United States. Find information and employment opportunities specifically related to the education industry in the United States.
A Canada-wide online e-recruitment platform solely dedicated to the Canadian education sector making the process easier for candidates and employers.
ECIS is a global service membership organization that provides professional development opportunities to its members.
Search the Government of Canada's Job Bank for Elementary and Secondary teaching opportunities.
Resources and support for jobs in Education.
Search millions of jobs from thousands of job boards, newspapers, classifieds and company websites using Indeed's search engine.
Whether you're a student looking for summer or part-time employment; a recent graduate beginning your career; an experienced professional or an employer looking for ways to increase Aboriginal representation in your workforce, the Government of Canada offers a variety of resources and information about employment opportunities.
Careers in BC Education is a joint venture between public Boards of Education, the BC Ministry of Education and independent schools.
Listings of job opportunities and resources across Canada.
Search over 40 million Canadian jobs drawing directly from career websites, placement agencies, and job boards.
Career opportunities in Ontario for private schools.
Job search samples and resources such as professional resumes, cover letters, thank-you letters, reference lists, career stories, interview questions.
Private schools for children with learning disabilities offer learning difference support and related programs to help children master a school setting.
View job postings from 1,825 school systems and private schools nationwide.
Providing job services to Canadians in both French and English, Workopolis connects millions of Canadians with their dream job.