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

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• 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

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.

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

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 (cross-listed courses may apply)
• 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. Facilitators must attend all training sessions.

In-service training: Fridays 6-8 pm, in person on Sept 18, Oct 2, Nov 6, Nov 27, Jan 8 and Feb 5. Facilitators must attend all training sessions.

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

Positions Available 2026-2027

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.

If you have taken any courses which you know are cross-listed with other subject disciplines, please note that in your application.

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 (updated June 22, 2026)

• ANTH 1001 – accepting applications until June 26, 2026 @ 3 pm EST.
• ANTH 1002 – accepting applications until June 26, 2026 @ 3 pm EST.
• BUSI 1800 – position filled (pending class registration)
• CGSC 1001 – position filled (pending class registration)
• CHEM 1001 – position filled (pending class registration)
• CHEM 1002 – position filled (pending class registration)
• COMP 1005 – position filled (pending class registration)
• COMP 1006 – position filled (pending class registration)
• CRCJ 1000 – position filled (pending class registration)
• ECON 1001 – position filled (pending class registration)
• ECON 1002 – position filled (pending class registration)
• ENST 1000 – position filled (pending class registration)
• GEOG/ENST 1020 – position filled (pending class registration)
• HRSJ 1101 – position filled (pending class registration)
• HRSJ 1102 – position filled (pending class registration)
• LAWS 1001 – position filled (pending class registration)
• LAWS 1002 – position filled (pending class registration)
• MATH 1004 – position filled (pending class registration)
• MATH 1007 – position filled (pending class registration)
• MATH 1009 – position filled (pending class registration)
• MATH 1104 – position filled (pending class registration)
• MATH 1107 – position filled (pending class registration)
• PHIL 1301 – position filled (pending class registration)
• PSCI 1100 – position filled (pending class registration)
• PSCI 1501 – position filled (pending class registration)
• SOCI 1001 – position filled (pending class registration)
• SOCI 1002 – position filled (pending class registration)

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 training and orientation sessions.
3. Prepare your documents:
   • Resume
     • Like most employers, we strongly prefer a 1-2 page resume in reverse chronological order.
     • Here is an example, with tips on how to strengthen your resume. (Check your downloads once you click on the link if it doesn’t automatically open.)
   • Co-curricular Record (CCR) (if applicable)
     • Screenshot or photo acceptable
   • Transcript from post-secondary studies outside Carleton (if applicable)
     • Unofficial copies are acceptable
4. Complete the online application form.  Alternative formats are available by request.
5. Submit your written reflections (Note: ANTH 1001 & 1002 candidates will complete a different process; instructions will be given once applications have been received. You may disregard the instructions below for this task):
   • Between approximately April 28 – May 22, selected candidates will receive a personalized link to complete written reflections to accompany their application form.
   • We will use these reflections to determine which candidates will move on to Group Interviews.
   • You will have a maximum of seven (7) days to complete your written reflections once you are sent the link, so please keep a close eye on your Carleton email!

Please do not submit references with your application.

Facilitator Hiring Timeline 2026

FAQ

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