Opportunities
Paid Opportunities & Job Postings
University of Ottawa and Mothercraft’s Breaking the Cycle program - Research Assistant Position
An exciting opportunity for undergraduate students at Toronto-based universities who are interested in gaining valuable research experience. The Early Lab at the University of Ottawa is currently hiring a Research Assistant to assist with clinical file review for an ongoing, collaborative project between the University of Ottawa and Mothercraft’s Breaking the Cycle program.
This project is an innovative early intervention program designed to support substance-involved mothers and their young children, aiming to break the intergenerational cycle of substance use and enhance family well-being. The research focuses on evaluating the impact of the program, which provides critical support to at-risk families.
Students interested in applying should complete the (google form) Research Assistant Application form (external link, opens in new window) .
(PDF file) The Job Posting can be accessed here (opens in new window) .
Position: Office Assistant
Location: Toronto
Type: Part-time, 2-3 days a week
Stark Wellness Clinic is a reputable private practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychotherapy services to the community. They offer a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member plays a crucial role in helping individuals achieve mental wellness.
If you are a 4th year undergrad or completing a master's program in a relevant field (psychology, counseling) and would be available 2-3 days a week to work in the office, please see (PDF file) this flyer (opens in new window) .
Scholarships & Awards
Click Here for the Undergraduate Psychology Awards page.
Common Compass has multiple Program Facilitator positions avaialble.
Job Title: Program Facilitator (Casual, Contract)
Hourly Wage: $25-$33 per hour (usually equates to approx. $150 per workshop facilitated), consummate with experience.
Contract: Facilitators are engaged on a project-by-project basis. The number of projects/ workshops run by each facilitator vary, but range from 2-10 per month. The majority of workshops are run during the school day (8:30am and 3:30pm). The role would be best suited to candidates who are have existing part time or full time work that is flexible during a day or two or week, and/ or those who would like to supplement their income.
Interested applicants can email their resume and cover letter to leisha@commoncompass.com.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
(PDF file) Click here (opens in new window) for more details.
Posted November 2023
The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms, including Film, Literature, Anime, Comics, Games, and Arts. It is collaboratively built and maintained by the writers. The platform has an established audience of millions. See: https://the-artifice.com (external link, opens in new window)
Instead of recycling the same entertainment news stories or publishing commonplace editorials, The Artifice focus on unique topics that are intellectually stimulating and meaningful.
They are currently expanding and would like to provide an opportunity for students to join our team of writers. It is paid.
Their writers range from undergraduates to emeritus professors.
The Artifice website is at https://the-artifice.com/write/ (external link, opens in new window)
Posted February 12, 2023
Extracurricular
Posted on behalf of CPA's Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP)
Call for Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP) Symposia!
Do you have research relevant to the Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP) that you would like to present at the annual Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Convention from June 12 to 14, 2025, in St. John’s, Newfoundland?
SWAP creates a community of researchers, teachers, and practitioners interested in the psychology of women and feminist psychology to advance women’s status in psychology, promote equity for women in general, and educate psychologists and the public on relevant topics to women and girls.
It can sometimes be difficult to find others whose work is similar to yours. The Graduate Student Representative for SWAP hopes to help in this process by creating a shareable contact information form that will allow you to see what work others are doing and perhaps join in to create a symposium.
The process:
- Send your name, institution, academic email address, a few keywords that best capture your research, and a brief (no more than 250 words) abstract about the work you would like to present at the CPA 2025 convention to swapstudentrep@gmail.com. Please note that this will be shared with other students and faculty who also provide the same information via email.
- The Graduate Student Representative will compile each person’s information into one document.
- If you provide your information, you will receive that list. The list aims to show the work of other students and faculty across Canada and possibly join in creating a symposium.
- A symposium presentation features three papers. If you see two other individuals whose work may fit with your own under a more general theme, you will need to contact them and coordinate the creation of the symposium.
The deadline to submit abstracts to CPA is on December 3, 2024. Therefore, the deadline to submit the above information is Monday, November 18th, at 5 p.m. The final list will be sent out the following day, giving you two weeks to review the list and contact potential others whose work relates to yours. Note: those with unique topics that cannot be matched with others to be presented in a symposium will still be able to submit their work in other formats.
Note: those with unique topics that cannot be matched with others to be presented in a symposium will still be able to submit their work in other formats.
If you are interested in participating and/or have any questions, please email Storm Balint, the Graduate Student Representative, at swapstudentrep@gmail.com.
Please see https://convention.cpa.ca/ (external link, opens in new window) for more information about the convention and https://cpa.ca/sections/swap/ (external link, opens in new window) for more information about SWAP.
We hope to see you in June 2025!
Posted on behalf of Co-instructors for Women in the House
Peggy Nash and Tracey Raney
Dear students,
We are thrilled to announce the return of Women in the House for the Winter 2025 semester (opens in new window) !
This experiential program is available for course credit to students who identify as women or non-binary and are enrolled in their third-year or higher (undergraduate) or an MA-level course in any program at TMU (non-Politics students need program approval after they’ve been accepted into the program).
Our goal to empower women-identified and non-binary people to tackle gender imbalances in political and public policy leadership positions in Canada has seen remarkable success. The program’s groundbreaking method of combining theory with hands-on experience has garnered widespread acclaim from all participants. Women in the House is helping empower students to enact the changes they want to see in Canada’s democracy.
The program provides participants with a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of women in Canadian politics and intersectional policymaking. A key feature of the course is the opportunity to shadow a woman Member of Parliament and her staff in Ottawa, offering an invaluable firsthand look at women in leadership roles. The program is multi-partisan, collaborating with all major political parties in Ottawa.
In order to get into the program, students should apply by:
November 21st by 5 PM. (google form) Apply for Women in the House 2025 (external link, opens in new window) .
We encourage students who identify as women or non-binary, and especially those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+, to apply to this exciting opportunity!
We hope that you’re able to join us in Winter 2025!
Peggy Nash and Tracey Raney
Co-instructors for Women in the House
Trimentoring GRADMentors
Thinking about graduate studies? GRADMentors can support you!]
Are you an undergraduate student in your 3rd year or above and considering grad school? Check out the GRADMentors program!
GRADMentors runs from October 2024 to April 30, 2025 and will pair you with a TMU graduate student who can support you by answering questions you may have about graduate school, including the application process, workload, research, academic life experiences, etc. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get connected!
Mentee Eligibility:
- You are an undergraduate student at TMU in 3rd year or above
- You are curious about or planning to attend graduate school (does not have to be a program at TMU)
- You can commit a maximum of 3 hours per month to this program, consisting of:
- Biweekly meetings with your mentor
- Once-per-semester check in meeting with a program administrator
- Assessment obligations as needed
To sign up as a mentee, please visit torontomu.peoplegrove.com (external link, opens in new window) , sign up or log in, and join “GRADMentors” under the tab “Mentoring Programs.”
The deadline to sign up is October 4th, 2024.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email tmp_grad2@torontomu.ca with the subject line "GRADMentors"
Alternative Spring Break (ASB)
Are you passionate about volunteering, travel, sustainability and community development?
Join Alternative Spring Break (ASB) at Toronto Metropolitan University as a TEAM MEMBER as we embark on Project 2025!
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) (external link, opens in new window) at Toronto Metropolitan University was founded in 2007 with the goal of conducting sustainable, ethical and collaborative community volunteer projects. From 2007-2019, ASB partnered with over 10 different grassroots NGOs in developing areas/countries to provide labour and assistance to community projects. After a long period of dormancy due to COVID-19, ASB is proud to announce its return with a month-long trip in May of 2025 to Kozhimala, Kerala, India in partnership with Yearoutindia (YOI), a local grassroots NGO.
Application and further details are available here: https://forms.gle/Bx1i6nzojMiaWJ6v9 (external link, opens in new window)
Team Member applications open on Monday, September 9th.
REGISTER FOR AN INFO SESSION HERE: https://forms.gle/DsvCFhHnFF3Gcici7 (external link, opens in new window)
For questions or further information, stay tuned to ASB’s Instagram page (@asbtmu) or contact the Project Coordinator at: jordan.leroux@torontomu.ca.
Applications close on October 4th, 2024 – make sure to submit today!
The Psychology Students' Association (PSA) has open positions and they would love to have you on their team. They are currently interviewing for a Vice President of Finance, a Vice President of Student Life and Events, a Deputy of Media Marketing, and a First Year Representative. For the official description of these roles and their responsibilities, please see the PSA constitution ( (PDF file) here (opens in new window) ).
The PSA is a wonderful way to get involved in student leadership, gain valuable experience, become an active member of the TMU community, as well as make friends and have a good time!
If you are interested please fill out their Google form (using this link https://forms.gle/njYmwhP5GCZboote6 (external link, opens in new window) ) to save your interview time slot. They are looking forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Psychology Students' Association at psa@torontomu.ca.
Volunteer Opportunities
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital, is now recruiting volunteers.
(PDF file) Please see recruitment flyer here.
Volunteers help kids with disabilities to participate in activities to the best of their ability. Volunteers have the opportunity to make a difference in kids’ lives, have fun, and give back to the community. This volunteer commitment is one shift per week throughout from September to June.
Applications for this program are currently open and will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Interested applicants should visit https://hollandbloorview.ca/get-involved-give/volunteering-with-us/volunteering-client-patient-programs/september-june-volunteering (external link, opens in new window)
For more information, including the online application form and reference forms contact Miriam Joyce at volunteers@hollandbloorview.ca.
Are you passionate about psychology and looking for a way to make a meaningful impact at your university? The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) invites you to join their Campus and Student Representative Program for the current academic year!
CPA will be reviewing applications on a first come - first served basis up until September 1.
About the CPA’s Student Section:
As one of the CPA’s 32 Sections, the Section for Students (external link, opens in new window) in Psychology is crucial in connecting students across all boundaries and providing a platform for learning and career preparation. Their mission is to help students actively participate within the CPA, enhance their academic journey, and ensure their voice is heard within the psychological community.
Roles Available:
CPA Campus Representative: Serves as the primary contact for the CPA at your university, recruits and works with student representatives, and organizes events and communications for your department.
CPA Student Representatives: Collaborate with the Campus Representative to promote CPA membership, share relevant updates, and help plan an annual event for psychology students.
How to Apply:
Campus Representative: You must be a CPA Student Affiliate, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate psychology program, and available for a one-year term. If there is a vacant position at your university, send a 250-word statement on why you would be a great Campus Representative, along with your CV, to membership@cpa.ca. If no position is available, consider applying for a Student Representative role.
Student Representative (Undergraduate or Graduate): You must be a CPA Student Affiliate, enrolled in a relevant psychology program, and available to work collaboratively on a one-year term. Email your CV and institution name to membership@cpa.ca. If there is no position currently listed, submit your CV for potential future openings.
Benefits: In recognition of your involvement, you will receive a complimentary one-year CPA membership after completing your term (valued at $75), which includes access to a range of CPA benefits.
Please visit the CPA Executive Page for more details and contact information for the CPA Student Affairs Officers (external link, opens in new window) .
If you have any questions, contact the CPA Member Service Centre at membership@cpa.ca.
The ASPIRE Lab is looking for 1 to 2 Research Assistants to work on projects exploring adolescents’ experiences with siblings and friends in different contexts. One project is a daily diary study of adolescents' everyday interactions with their siblings and friends. The other project examines contextual variations in the value of sibships and friendships during the transition to postsecondary education. Standard lab involvement is 5 to 10 hours per week, including meetings with project leaders and lab meetings.
Please send your CV and a copy of your unofficial transcript to Dr. Persram (ryan.persram@torontomu.ca).
posted May 2024
TMU Best Buddies - Volunteer Call
TMU Best Buddies, an organization aiming to create friendships and meaningful connections for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities! Best Buddies is a program which pairs students with and without an intellectual/developmental disability to build memorable relationships and enhance social engagement.
If you are looking to get involved in the TMU community and gain valuable volunteer experience, look no further and join TMU University Best Buddies today! We are looking for peer buddies interested in contributing to the chapter and/or building friendships with community members with an intellectual or developmental disability. As a peer buddy, you can attend Best Buddies events and plan hangouts with your buddy.
The executive team hosts Best Buddies events, including activities such as a walk, arts and crafts, games and more. These will be taking place on campus/virtually once a month. Being a peer buddy is an excellent opportunity to help buddies build self-esteem, share common interests and gain new experiences. “
For more specific details regarding this volunteer position and to apply, click here (external link, opens in new window) .
Contact: bbryeu@torontomu.ca
Posted November 2023.
The Tri-Mentoring Program (TMP) is recruiting peer mentors from the Faculty of Arts in psychology — join today!
Want to be a friend, a guide, and a mentor to an incoming student?
Joining TMP is a monthly time commitment of only 2-3 hours, and there are many events, giveaways, networking opportunities, workshop recordings and other resources that students can access by joining the program. All part-time or full-time undergraduate students in any year of study can join the TMP community today!
Sign-up Instructions New Users:
- Sign-up as a student at torontomu.peoplegrove.com (external link, opens in new window)
- Join as a peer mentor in your faculty’s peer mentoring program
- Ask to join as a peer mentor and complete the assigned training under the pathways tab
- A TMP administrator will approve your profile on our portal and provide you with the next steps
Sign-up Instructions Current Users:
- Log-in as a student at ryerson.peoplegrove.com
- Go to Mentoring Programs and select your faculty’s peer mentoring program
- Ask to join as a peer mentor and complete the assigned training under the pathways tab
- A TMP administrator will approve your profile in the program
Sign up now by going to torontomu.peoplegrove.com (external link, opens in new window) !
Psychologist Assistant Volunteer Position/Internship at Dr. John W. Lee -Psychological Consulting
(PDF file) Click Here (opens in new window) for more inforamtion about this opportunity.
post Jul 2024 until Dec 2024
Research Participation
The Stress and Healthy Aging Lab (StAR) Lab at TMU is recruiting participants aged 17-45 for a study examining the effects of music listening on cognition.
Participants will receive $30. To-sign-up, visit: https://t.co/XyqFXICPx (external link, opens in new window)
(PDF file) Click Here to view Poster (opens in new window) .
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMOKING STUDY
Stimulus Control Intervention in Intermittent Smokers To Assess Readiness of Cessation
Eligibility Criteria:
- 19+
- Intermittent cigarette smoker (non-daily smoker)
- Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Cannot be planning to quit smoking in next 30 days at the time of enrolling in the study
Incentives to Participate:
- For each completed visit, participants will be given an incentive of $30 CAD (a total of $60 CAD) in e-gift cards
To participate please fill out this brief screening survey (external link, opens in new window)
If your eligibility is confirmed, there will be two one-hour laboratory appointments on TMU's campus.
This research study has been reviewed and approved by the TMU Research Ethics Board (REB 2023-267).
Feel free to contact the CARE lab for any questions at carelabsmokingstudy@torontomu.ca
Post till Aug 31 2024
Study on How to Improve the Quality of Online Learning
Now recruiting TMU undergrads for paid study sponsored by the National Science Foundation that aims to examine strategies for improving the quality of online learning. Click (PDF file) here (opens in new window) for details.
posted May 2023
Graduate Studies - Information Sessions & Resources about Programs
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, will be hosting information sessions for prospective applicants and those exploring future academic options.
Wednesday, Novemeber 27, 2024 (virtual) – register here (external link, opens in new window)
Tuesday, January 14, 2024 (virtual) – register here (external link, opens in new window)
For more information on the program, please visit the MPACS webpage (external link, opens in new window) .
See Information Flyer (PDF file) here (opens in new window) .
Clinical Psychology Applicant Support Community, Courses, and Free Resources
Grad Applicant Mentorship
In partnership with the Canadian Psychological Association all program and course fees are waived this year. We are launching the Graduate Applicant Mentorship program to support students applying to clinical psychology graduate programs in Canada during 2023-24 application cycle. As well, two courses on clinical psychology and mental health career pathways are also available (see the links below ).
Join a supportive community of other applicants and access to a library of resources (including workshop recordings of past year mentorship groups, example statements, scholarship applications, and CVs) with Dr. Saeid and other psychologists as they guide you along the process. They are offering to review applicants’ Statements of Intent and provide feedback to improve the strength of their application.
Clinical Pathway Courses:
Clinical Pathways: Different Roads to Becoming a Clinical Psychologist in Canada (2022) (external link, opens in new window)
Learn about Clinical Psychology as a healthcare profession in Canada and the journey to becoming one. You will hear the journeys of several clinical psychologists, and find out what it takes to be an outstanding applicant! The panel will provide you with first-hand knowledge of specialties, such as School Psychology, Forensic, Neuropsychology, Child/Adult Clinical, Counselling Psychology, as well as PsyD Pathways.
Clinical Pathways: Exploring your Career Options in the Mental Health Professions in Canada (2022) (external link, opens in new window)
Join Dr. Saeid and the CPA to learn about your different career options in the mental health field in Canada. You will see the education and licensing pathways and hear about the journeys of practicing professionals to learn from their experiences and become outstanding applicants. Panel members include Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Clinical Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists.
For more information Contact:
Dr. Saeid Chavoshi, C.Psych
Clinical Supervisor, York University
Adjunct Professor, University of Western Ontario
www.ClinicalPathways.ca
For more information about the Forensic Psychology Graduate Studies
Program at Ontario Tech (PDF file) Click Here.
Posted Oct 2025
Other
A new TMU podcast Mistakes, Missteps, and Mindsets: Stories of Failure and Resilience in Academic Research (external link, opens in new window) , a podcast created with undergraduate students in mind!
Their mission is to change the negative perception of failure in academia by having professors share their experiences of professional setbacks. We hope that hearing these stories will help you recognize the vital role that failure plays in life, learning, and research. Even successful people in your life have made mistakes along the way!
Listen on Spotify, through Apple Podcasts, or via our online player.
posted May 2024
The Jehangir Saleh Fund was originally established in 2014 as an annual lecture series to honour the memory, life, and work of Jehangir Saleh. Jehangir was a curious, creative, and inspirational student of philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University, who graduated from Arts & Contemporary Studies in 2008.
Jehangir dedicated his time and academic work to the idea of ‘opening up’ and understanding chronic illness, using his personal and lived experiences as a framework for creative, theoretical and research exploration. The Fund provides students with a platform to explore and engage with ideas that inspire conversation, create a sense of community, and enact social change. Faculty of Arts students, or groups of students with at least one Faculty of Arts student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), are invited annually to apply for financial support towards public initiatives that continue Jehangir’s work and legacy.
These events, which can take place in the form of public lectures, panel discussions, artistic installations, and/or performances, might explore themes such as:
- The intersection of identity and community
- Chronic illness and disability
- The social framing of illness and death
Projects can be in collaboration or celebration with other activities such as Social Justice Week or Mental Health Week. They can include bringing in a guest speaker for a stand-alone event for members of the TMU and broader community or be a part of an existing student conference or event. They can also be meaningful, community-building endeavours to support overcoming various forms of adversity.
For more information click here (opens in new window)
posted Oct 28, 2022