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Hire a Student

Get access to:

  • Student job seekers at more than 125 post-secondary institutions across Canada
  • Information about wage subsidy funding programs, and easy ways to apply
  • A built-in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to review profiles of qualified applicants
  • An Employer Homepage where you can track posting metrics and receive hiring related news
  • Employer resources and content feeds from trusted partners

Best for:

  • Businesses of any size that are looking to grow by easily hiring students for work integrated learning opportunities in a cost-effective way
  • Employers seeking a customizable recruiting strategy, with integrated filters to target job seekers based on skills, work experience, or self-identification as members of underrepresented groups
  • Businesses wishing to take advantage of government subsidies supporting youth or diverse employment initiatives

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnet is a free job matching platform that connects employers with job seekers. As an employer, you can create job postings that target specific skills, work experience, or self-identification as members of underrepresented groups.

Magnet will instantly match your job postings with job seekers who fit your criteria. Review the profiles of candidates who applied and connect with the ones you’re interested in.

Employers who hire and train students as part of an approved co-op program can access up to $7,000 in wage subsidy funding through the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP).

If your business is eligible for the Boost Your Business Technology Grant through the federal Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), you can access up to $7,300 in wage subsidy funding when hiring a youth to help your business achieve its digital goals.

Magnet can help eligible employers identify and hire youth talent in order to take advantage of these wage subsidies. For employers who have already hired eligible youth, you can still use the platform to complete your wage subsidy application and receive funding.

How to Get Started

Sign up to the RBC Youth Employment Portal and create your employer profile.

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