Circle of Care’s summer student application process for 2024 is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications at this time. We look forward to providing students with hands-on experience, opportunities to develop their leadership skills, and events to support the development of this community.

Student Opportunities

At Circle of Care, we foster strong partnerships with various educational institutions to provide excellent learning opportunities for students.

Our Student Programs

At Circle of Care, we offer opportunities to students to grow their skills and gain work experience as part of two programs:

Summer Student Program

Our Summer Student program runs each year from May to August, offering summer employment to students currently enrolled or recently graduated from post secondary studies. We are pleased to welcome back many Circle of Care alumni through this program each summer.

Co-op/Placement Program

Our co-op/placement program runs year-round, offering work experience to post secondary students. We partner directly with schools to recruit, and post these positions on school-specific job portals. The students work in departments that align with their program to gain work experience as part of their curriculum. We have students joining us in May, September or January, typically for a four-month period.

Benefits of our Student Programs

Take part in unique learning opportunities including cross-disciplinary guest speakers
Develop the knowledge and on the job experience required for a professional practice
Participate in student-specific events
Gain visibility into a rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry
Contribute to the meaningful purpose of supporting seniors to age independently in their homes
Develop a network of industry mentors, colleagues and connections
Open up potential future career opportunities

Circle of Care’s Student Placement Hiring Process

Circle of Care partners directly with several educational institutions to hire students from specific programs for placement opportunities that fit our client needs. When we open a placement or summer student role up to general applications, students can find the role posted on our general careers page and apply online. If you are a student actively seeking a placement opportunity, please connect with your educational institution to find out if a Circle of Care partnership has been established for your program. Interested applicants must apply online and will be contacted if under consideration.

Hear What our Former Students Have to Say!

Manahil I., Quality Student

I had the pleasure of working both within and beyond the Quality Department, to support quality improvement initiatives (QI) across Circle of Care. My favourite part was learning about the different stakeholders and programs involved, and their perspectives, in order to develop targeted QI initiatives. I also enjoyed learning how to collect and effectively present data to help enhance quality of care for clients, as well as strengthen our internal workflows. Overall, I am so grateful that I had a chance to be involved in a diverse range of QI projects.

Brian H., IT Student

As a current computer science student, my role supporting helpdesk for all employees has provided me with an incredible amount of experience including first-hand knowledge of enterprise software that I would have never had the chance to learn elsewhere. In my role I was able to resolve technical issues, handle both client/worker app difficulties, and set up numerous amounts of software for the organization. The IT team has been extremely supportive of my growth by providing various means of exposure and learning to help further my development and skill set. I know that the knowledge I have gained will follow me through the rest of my career.

Nasrin A., Human Resources Student

Circle of Care really cares for their clients, employees, students, volunteers and more – I’ve felt very welcomed during my time here. Circle of Care makes sure to let everyone know their appreciation for everyone’s hard work. Working at Circle of Care was an amazing learning experience and I was able to learn so much about the real world – information I wouldn’t be able to fully grasp in a classroom.

Nafise M., Human Resources Student

During my internship at Circle of Care, I provided support to the recruitment team for both union and non-union hires. This experience proved to be an invaluable opportunity for me. As I progressed through my time at Circle of Care, I found myself increasingly engaged in a variety of projects. I am immensely grateful to the HR team, particularly my manager, for their trust in me and their commitment to introducing me to new avenues of learning.

Jacquelynne P, Bereavement & Hospice Student

My summer student opportunity was great because it allowed me to explore my interests in counselling and get real direct experience with clients. I also really enjoyed connecting with clients at our social programs like Let’s Get Together and our intergenerational Triple G program where I got to hear clients’ stories about life. Working with Circe of Care overall was a positive experience that has helped me decide that working with seniors in social work is the right decision for me. I am very optimistic and more decisive of my future thanks to the experience I had at Circle of Care.

Pooja S., Communications Student

Working with Circle of Care as a summer student twice has been an absolute privilege. Everyone across the organization has been so welcoming and kind. From crafting informative materials to writing articles, I gained valuable insights into effective communication strategies that contribute to the betterment of healthcare services. Knowing that the information we share can help Personal Support Workers, clients, and their families alike has reaffirmed the importance that Communications plays in fostering connections and support in healthcare.

Social Work Placements

We’re proud to have a strong placement program for Social Work students. Hear more from Tess, a Masters of Social Work student, who is also one of our recent placement students.

Learn more about working as a social worker at Circle of Care.