*This posting will be used to hire 3 Mentors for terms ending April 30, 2027*

Immigrant and Refugee Student Services (IRSS) supports immigrant and refugee students during their academic journey to UWinnipeg and beyond. IRSS is looking for dedicated UWinnipeg students to act as mentors a to assist new students with their transition and retention at UWinnipeg.

Representative Duties:

• Matched with 2-3 first-year immigrant and refugee students to assist in their transition to university life during the academic term (Fall 2026 & Winter 2027).
• Matched newcomer-to-newcomer or Canadian-born with newcomer by pairing upper-year students with those navigating the transition to post-secondary education at the University of Winnipeg.
• Provide social support and assistance with cultural transition for new students by organizing activities that engage them to socialize and transition into the campus.
• Encourage and assist students to focus on their goals to achieve their degrees at the University of Winnipeg.
• Conduct campus tours when requested by the newcomer agencies or community organizations at the University of Winnipeg.
• Participate in the IRSS annual welcome lunch and the WUSC Meet and Greet welcome lunch in August and October every year.
• Accompany the IRSS Coordinator to presentations, school visits, and community engagement off campus when needed.
• Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the mentees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or IRSS Student Assistant.
• Time commitment varies depending on the time of year. Mentors are expected to communicate once per week during the first academic term to establish a working relationship. Afterwards, when needed, the mentees will reach out to their match. In addition, there will be two mandatory 1 hour orientation sessions. Mentors are also required to represent Immigrant and Refugee Support Services events such as career fairs, Open House, and Future Student Night, alongside the IRSS Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• A current student or a recent graduate of the University of Winnipeg.
• Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience with newcomer issues in Canada, especially language and cultural barriers, is considered an asset.
• Ability to listen and recognize issues requiring attention to help students and ensure retention.
• Knowledge of other cultures and traditions is considered an asset.
• A valid Manitoba Driver’s License is considered an asset.
• Ability to work throughout the 2026-2027 academic year from August 2026 to the end of April 2027.
• Ability to listen and recognize opportunities, as well as challenges.
• Accept different points of view and be respectful of others.
• Be a positive role model.
• Able to assist students in focusing on goals and provide encouragement.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Able to work occasionally on evenings and weekends for events.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.