Careers and Employment

Employers' accounts are reviewed and approved before career postings are made available to students. We encourage the use of a corporate or company email if available. This will assist in identifying legitimate employers in our system and expedite the process your account request.

Once logged in, open the navigation on the left side of the screen.

1. Click on Jobs > Job Postings
2. Click Post a Job
3. Enter the information and click Submit.

Your posting will show as pending until it is approved. Usually within 1-3 business days, you will receive an email confirmation. Once approved, students will be able to view your job posting. NOTE: All form questions marked with a red asterisk need to be answered.

Your submitted job posting will show as pending until it is reviewed by a member of NAIT Employer Services team. Most job postings can be approved within 1-3 business days, when you will receive an email confirming its approval. Once approved, students will be able to view your job posting. Please note that edited jobs are also subject to approval before they can be seen by students again. You will not be able to edit your posting during this time.

Once logged in, open the navigation on the left section of page

1. Click on Jobs > Job Postings
2. Click Post a Job
3. At the top of the form, open the dropdown next to Copy Existing Field. Click Show Archived to view postings.
4. Select the job you wish to repost, review the information, make any necessary edits and click Submit.

Most postings are listed for 30 days prior to the application deadline. You will be sent an email 7 days prior to the deadline that will ask you whether you wish to repost. If you are reposting a current posting, please update both the posting and deadline dates and submit. If you need to close the job earlier than the deadline, you can do that in the system from the job list. Simply change the deadline date to yesterday’s date and submit.

Once logged in, open the navigation on the left section of page

1. Click on Account
2. Click on  Password/Preferences
3. Enter your old password, then your new password. You will need to re-enter your new password to confirm. When ready, click Update and Submit.

Please click the forgot password link on the log in page. Enter your email address, and the system will send you an email containing a link to reset your password. If you cannot find the email after making a forgotten password request, please check your spam folder.

If you wish to receive email applications directly to an email account, click Email. Your contact email will be the default but there is an option to add a different company email if preferred.   If you want to collect resumes on Career Connect, please select Accumulate Online. The Other option is applicable for mailing address or fax. *Please note, if you select Other, students WILL NOT be able to apply on Career Connect.

Once logged in, open the navigation on the left section of page

1. Click on Jobs > Job Postings
2. Click on the Student Resumes tab
3. Select a student and click on the appropriate icon in the resume column.

Yes. You can delete any job application by clicking the Delete Resume button in the options column.

Yes, you can! When you're finished submitting your first application, click the "back to openings" button to go to a complete list of our current job opportunities. Once there, look for the next position you want to apply for and click on the job. Follow the same steps to apply as you previously did.

Tip: Don't forget to update your cover letter.

After the competition closes, your application is forwarded to the selection committee for review. Shortlisted applicants will generally be contacted within 1 to 3 weeks after the posting closes. We will only contact successful candidates.

There is no guarantee that the selection committee will accept late applications, but if the closing date has passed you can call us at 780.471.7466 to find out. It's always best to make sure you apply before midnight on the closing date.

We updated our system to a new, mobile-friendly version in June. You’re no longer required to create a profile. Simply upload your resume and cover letter, enter your personal information and you can apply within minutes. 

If you need to update your resume, cover letter or any information you previously submitted for a job posting, you will need to reapply for that same position using the same email address you provided the first time.

Your previous application will be deleted and your new submission will be saved, so please make sure you re-submit all of the information required.

Because of the large volume of applications that we receive, we ask that you wait until you hear from us. If you're shortlisted, you'll have an opportunity to ask questions about the position at that time.

We receive a high volume of applications for many of our positions. Unfortunately, this means that only the best candidates will be shortlisted by the selection committee and contacted for an interview. This usually takes between 1 to 3 weeks.

We need to be able to open the document on our end, so we ask that you submit a resume and cover letter in either .pdf, .doc or .docx format. You can also use any of the other accepted file formats: .rtf, .txt, .odf, .jpg, .bmp and .gif. The maximum file size is 5MB.

If this isn't possible, please contact us at 780.471.7466 to make alternate arrangements.

Note: Your original file can't contain hyperlinks or macros.

You will be asked to submit a resume each time you apply to a job. We recommend including a cover letter, and generally these are customized to a specific position.

We strongly recommend including the job ID of the position you're applying for in your cover letter and in the file name of your attachment.

All positions listed on our Career Opportunities page are still open. Sometimes there is no closing date because we're hiring multiple positions on an ongoing basis. Other positions might be open longer because we're looking for specialized skills that can be difficult to find.

All positions are posted for a minimum of 5 days. Some positions that are hard to fill or that require multiple candidates will often stay open longer.

Make sure you check the closing date on each posting and submit your application before midnight on the closing date to make sure your application is considered.

Resumes are kept in our system for a minimum of 1 year. However, if a position you're interested in is reposted we encourage you to submit an updated resume and cover letter.

We're happy to hear you'd like to work with us! Unfortunately, we don't currently accept general applications. Please apply to specific positions posted. We hope something of interest comes up soon.

Yes! We encourage you to share jobs with family and friends. At the bottom of each posting you'll see links to share on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. You can also right-click on the posting to save a copy or simply copy the link and share with a friend.

If you're shortlisted for a position, you will generally be contacted within 1 to 3 weeks after the posting closes.

When you're contacted for an interview you will be given all the details you need, including the location, time of interview and where to park.

Most positions use panel-style interviews, meaning you'll be interviewed by several people including 1 person from Human Resources. We usually rely on behavioural interview questions that require you to pull relevant examples from your prior work experience.

Some of our positions require additional formal and/or informal interviews to assess fit.

Depending on the position, we might use different screening tools during the recruitment process. This may include a written or hands-on assignment specific to the job you're applying for. 

NAIT has a number of certificate and pre-employment opportunities. For more information, contact the Student Contact Centre.

Your progression in the apprenticeship program is determined by the assessment from your training provider. If your training provider submits a passing mark (PDF) for you at the completion of your class, you will complete your technical training period and not be required to challenge the AIT theory or practical examinations. The standard for determining a passing mark in technical training will not change.

This exam exemption does not apply to students attending a Pre-Employment, Certificate or Diploma Program. These students will have to write the associated period exam at an AIT office and complete any practical exams as required if they register as an apprentice.

Contact your nearest Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) office.

In Canada, each province or territory is responsible for apprenticeship training and certification of skilled workers at a journeyperson level.

The Interprovincial Red Seal Program was developed to provide journeypersons with the ability to work anywhere in Canada. The program ensures that journeypersons are qualified through interprovincial examinations that are based on national standards.

AIT will continue to offer in-person Prior Learning Assessment exams at their offices throughout the province. Red Seal exam sessions are available at the end of final period classes. You also have the choice to get certified without writing your Red Seal exam. 

If you need information or wish to discuss your apprenticeship, please contact the AIT Information Line at 1-800-248-4823

To obtain the Blue Seal, you must complete the Blue Seal Certification. You can learn more about the Blue Seal Certification by reviewing the AIT website. 

You can apply online for your Employment Insurance up to 7 days prior to your scheduled last day of work. You do not need your Record of Employment (ROE) to apply for EI. Get your application started as soon as possible.

You can send your ROE to Service Canada when you receive it from your employer. Apprentices can call 1.800.206.7218 (in Alberta) or visit the Service Canada website for the following resources: General EI information

All challenge exams are set up with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Contact your nearest AIT office to arrange an exam.