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.
ESP Facilitator applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be open from April 2 to May 4, 2026 (8:30 am EST).
Summer 2026: interviews will be held in person and online.
If you are interested in applying to become an ESP Facilitator, just follow these steps:
Read our website to learn about the job (we recommend our FAQ page too!)
Check you have the required academic qualifications and core skills
Make sure you have 2.0 credits in the disciplines we’re hiring for
Double-check you can attend our mandatory training sessions
Table of Contents
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
One thing I love about running workshops is getting the chance to deepen students’ understanding of a subject that I am passionate about.
Karelle Sikapi, Facilitator for SOCI
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.
- Weekly Duties
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- Attend lecture
- Plan workshop
- Run workshop
- Attend team meeting
- Hold office hours
- Complete paperwork
- Periodic Duties
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- Training
- Workshop observations
- Meetings with Team Leader & Coordinator
What makes a good Facilitator?
What qualities do we look for in a Facilitator?
Core Skills and Personal Strengths
- 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
The ESP was founded to foster university access for everyone, including those from under-represented groups. As part of our commitment to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive campus community, we actively encourage applications from racialized and Indigenous students, 2SLGBTQIA+ students, neurodivergent students, students with disabilities, students of all ethnicities and students from working class backgrounds. (We are ACT to Employ partners.)
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 in the upcoming year
- 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 2026-2027 (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 Sept. 2, Sept. 3, Sept. 4 and the morning of Sept. 8, in person.
In-service training: Fridays 6-8 pm, in person on Sept 18, Oct 2, Nov 6, Nov 27, Jan 8 and Feb 5.
All preparation and training hours are paid at the regular rate.
Positions Available 2026-2027
Update Jan 20/26: Our list of courses for which we are actively recruiting for next year is not yet final. Below is a list of courses for which we were hiring last year, as an example of our typical facilitator opportunities. We will be updating this list by April 2, 2026.
Below is a list of courses that need a Facilitator for next year.
Which courses can I apply for?
You can apply to facilitate any course in a subject area where you have completed at least 2.0 credits.
If you have taken the exact course(s), your application will be stronger – but this is not required.
You may apply for as many courses as you meet the credit requirement for.
Important Notes
All Facilitator positions are for the full academic year (Fall and Winter terms).
Many courses are offered as Fall-Winter pairs (for example, SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002). In a few cases, courses may be mixed and matched across different subject areas (for example, CGSC 1001 and PHIL 1301).
All positions are contingent on enrolment and budgetary approval.
2026-2027 Courses
- ANTH 1001
- ANTH 1002
- BUSI 1800
- CGSC 1001
- CHEM 1001
- CHEM 1002
- COMP 1005
- COMP 1006
- CRCJ 1000
- ECON 1001
- ECON 1002
- ENST 1000
- GEOG/ENST 1020
- HIST 1702
- HIST 1900
- HRSJ 1101
- HRSJ 1102
- LAWS 1001
- LAWS 1002
- MATH 1004
- MATH 1007
- MATH 1009
- MATH 1104
- MATH 1107
- NEUR 1202
- NEUR 1203
- PHIL 1301
- PSYC 1001
- PSYC 1002
- SOCI 1001
- SOCI 1002
How to Apply
We don’t use AI to read your application.
Please don’t use it to write your application either.
Please read our FAQs for important details.
- Read this website, including our FAQs, for details on qualifications, availability, and how to submit your application correctly.
- Check that you are available for all training and orientation sessions.
- 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 post-secondary studies outside Carleton (if applicable)
- Unofficial copies are acceptable
- Resume
- Complete the online application form. Alternative formats are available by request.
*Please do not submit references with your application.*
Applications open April 2. The deadline to apply is May 4, 2026, 8:30 a.m. (EST)
If you wish to apply after the deadline, please email ESPFacilitators@cunet.carleton.ca to inquire about remaining openings.
Facilitator Hiring Timeline 2026
Apr 2-May 4 (8:30 am EST)
Submit your application
May 4-May 22
Get selected for group interview
May 19-May 26
Group Interviews
May 20-June 26
Individual Interviews
By early July
Receive Job Offer
July & August
Paperwork, read training manual, quizzes
(Approx. 10 hours, completed remotely)
Sept 2-4 & Sept 8
Training
(Approx. 17 hours, completed in-person)
Sept 9
Classes begin
Sept 14
ESP Workshops begin
FAQ
For FAQ, click here.
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