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BMO Collaboratorium for Students

Interested in future opportunities?
Student research opportunities with the BMO Collaboratorium arise throughout the year as community-partnered projects are developed. While we may not always be actively recruiting, we welcome students who are interested in community-engaged research, reconciliation, and experiential learning to connect with us and learn more about future opportunities.

Student Opportunities

Student research opportunities with the BMO Collaboratorium arise throughout the year as community-partnered projects are developed. Recruitment timelines, position types, and project focuses vary based on community needs and available funding.

While we may not always be actively hiring, we welcome UFV students who are interested in community-engaged research, peacebuilding, and reconciliation to connect with us and learn more about future opportunities.

Turn your research skills into real-world impact 

The BMO Collaboratorium offers paid research opportunities for UFV undergraduate students interested in community-engaged work that supports peacebuilding and reconciliation. Student researchers work alongside community partners, faculty, staff, and fellow students on projects that respond to real-world priorities and create meaningful impact.

More than a job, the BMO Collaboratorium is an opportunity to apply classroom learning in community settings, contribute to projects that matter, and develop skills that extend beyond your academic experience. Whether supporting research, knowledge mobilization, community engagement, event delivery, or project development, students gain practical experience while contributing to work identified and guided by community partners.

Why work with us?

  • Gain meaningful work experience that complements your academic studies.
  • Contribute to projects that support communities, Nations, and organizations throughout the region.
  • Build relationships with community members, university faculty, staff, and fellow student researchers.
  • Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities from experienced researchers and practitioners.
  • Strengthen your skills in research, communication, collaboration, project management, and cultural awareness.
  • Explore potential career paths while making a meaningful contribution beyond the classroom.

 

Interested in future opportunities? We'd be happy to hear from you. Please email PARCcollab@ufv.ca to introduce yourself and learn more about the BMO Collaboratorium.

 

What others have said

"My experience at the Collaboratorium was truly enriching. I am so thankful for the opportunity to use the skills I gained from my studies to work collaboratively towards peace and reconciliation in my own community.

I thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of the projects, the collaborative nature of the research, the fun and supportive environment of the shared workspace, the opportunity to learn from elders and knowledge keepers, and the emphasis on community driven research."

  • – Alexis Klassen

My experience working at PARC is something that I will never be able to replicate. Not only was I able to use tools I learned in my degree that I might not have to or need to in my future career, but I do not actually think I will ever work a job that is cooler or will have as big an impact in my personal life and view of the world.

Reflecting back on the experiences I have had and the hands-on learning that I have done through this job it is really hard to imagine a career that will be – in the simplest words available – cooler than working at the Peace and Reconciliation Centre. This job was not what I expected coming into it, but the experience has allowed me to grow as a learner and person. I will be chasing this career high for the rest of my life.

  • – Mattisen Henrotte

I greatly enjoyed my time at the collab. It was the perfect opportunity considering I was close to graduating, had acquired lots of skills, but had only ever used them in academic contexts. Being able to translate this experience into real, paid work not only showed that my work was valuable, but helped me further hone in my skills and identify areas where I can still grow (and there are a lot).

The work environment was by far the best I've ever had. It was refreshing to have employers that actually cared about me as a human being, and coworkers that felt more like a community rather than a bunch of people who are forced to spend time together. I am sad to go but content with the experience I've gained as a result of the Collab's unique opportunity.

  • – Andrew Kelly

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