ESP Facilitators

The Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIE) hires student Facilitators to assist students in the Enriched Support Program (ESP).

Each Facilitator conducts weekly review workshops for ESP students enrolled in one course.

What is an ESP Facilitator?

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Facilitator Benefits

• Belong to a community of caring, supportive colleagues
• Work with motivated, hard-working peers from all academic disciplines
• Improve your collaboration and leadership skills
• Cement your learning of core material in your field
• Deepen your knowledge of the learning process
• Gain satisfaction from helping others

See what Facilitators have to say about the job here!

Facilitator Role

Facilitators prepare and lead weekly workshops for 20-30 students taking one course.

Preparing for workshops includes attending the course lecture, reviewing the readings, and preparing a workshop plan.

With support from their team leader, Facilitators design workshop activities that help students to review course material while developing effective academic skills and habits.

The goal is for students to learn how to learn and be ready to tackle university independently after ESP.

Duties and Pay 

Facilitators work an average of 10-12 hours a week.

The rate of pay for new facilitators is $23/hour.

Facilitator Qualities

What qualities do we look for in a Facilitator?

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization skills and reliability
• Ability to model strong study habits
• Being approachable, friendly, and non-judgmental
• A desire to help students who may struggle with academic skills or motivation
• Openness to learning and feedback
• Appreciation and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion

Academic Qualifications

• Overall CGPA of 8.0
• CGPA of 9.0 in the discipline you’re applying to facilitate
• At least 2.0 credits in the discipline you’re applying to facilitate
• Carleton undergraduate (at least 3rd year) or graduate student
• Completion of at least one year’s study at Carleton University
• Prior enrolment with the professor who is to teach the course is an asset

Mandatory Training & Orientation 2025-2026 (in person)

Some preparation for training is required in August (approx. 10 hours of reading and paperwork). This can be completed online on your own time.

Pre-service training and orientation: full days Aug. 27, Aug. 28, Aug. 29, and Sep. 2 (morning only), in person.

In-service training: Fridays 6-8 pm, in person on Sept 12, Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 21, Jan 9 and Feb 6.

All preparation and training hours are paid at the regular rate.

Positions Available 2025-2026

All Facilitator positions are for the full academic year (Fall and Winter) unless otherwise stated.

You may apply for as many courses as you are qualified to facilitate. Typically, fall-winter course pairings are obvious (e.g., SOCI 1001 + SOCI 1002). In a few cases we mix and match across disciplines.

All positions are contingent on enrolment and budgetary approval.

• BUSI 1800
• CGSC 1001
• CHEM 1001
• CHEM 1002
• CRCJ 1000
• ECON 1001
• ECON 1002
• ENST 1000
• GEOG/ENST 1020
• GEOG 1023
• HIST 1901
• HIST 1900
• HRSJ 1101
• HRSJ 1102
• LAWS 1001
• LAWS 1002
• MATH 1004
• MATH 1007
• MATH 1009
• MATH 1104
• MATH 1107
• PHIL 1301
• PSYC 1001
• PSYC 1002
• SOCI 1001
• SOCI 1002

How to Apply

Please read our FAQs for important details.

1. Read this website, including our FAQs, for details on qualifications, availability, and how to submit your application correctly.
2. Check that you are available for all mandatory training and orientation sessions.
3. Prepare your documents:
   • Resume
     • Like most employers, we strongly prefer a 1-2 page resume in reverse chronological order.
   • Co-curricular Record (CCR) (if applicable)
     • Screenshot or photo acceptable
   • Transcript from other post-secondary studies outside Carleton (if applicable)
     • Unofficial copies are acceptable
     • Provide the grading scale for the institution if possible.
4. Complete the online application form.  Alternative formats are available by request.

*Please do not submit references with your application.*

Facilitator Hiring Timeline 2025

FAQ

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