SOAR: New Graduate Experience for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

Graduating students (Canada only)

Overview

Aaniin, Boozhoo, Tân'si, Éy Swayel, Atelihai– greetings! We acknowledge that there are many other ways to greet and connect, so we invite you to share them with us when we come together!

Are you someone who identifies as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit and is currently approaching the completion of post-secondary education? If you answered yes to this question, then this opportunity may be just for you! SOAR is our tailored experience that enhances the associates & analysts onboarding within the TILT (Talent Incubators for Leaders of Tomorrow) program by providing a culturally welcoming and supportive environment.

Embracing a spirit of growth and learning, SOAR will support you for the first two years of full-time employment and offers additional one-on-one support and programming. Think of this experience like an Indigenous Student Services Center. This experience empowers you with additional skills, allowing you to thrive at Scotiabank and its subsidiaries.

Does this sound like you?

Look for our postings at your career centre, on your online portals and, of course, come to meet our amazing campus team.

You identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis

You’re interested in a variety of career opportunities within the financial industry

You want to participate in cultural programming to reflect Indigenous ways of knowing and being

You want to learn about various areas within Scotiabank

You’re interested in having an impact with your community and peers

You are in your final year of a certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree

What to expect

At the beginning of your journey, Scotiabank's campus recruitment team will help connect your interests and skills into a suitable TILT program. Depending on which program aligns best with you, you will be welcomed into full-time employment, that includes various rotations within a specific line of business (Technology, Global Banking & Markets, Corporate Functions, etc.). You will have the support of program managers who will help you navigate the program through: peer networking, one-on-one mentorship, masterclass workshops, and lunch & learns.

While participating through your TILT program, SOAR offers additional opportunities to participate in cultural programming and initiatives. In addition, through the Indigenous Employee Network, and the Indigenous Inclusion Team you can make connections with other Indigenous People who work at Scotiabank and its subsidiaries. Therefore, after completion, you will not only get access to an enterprise-wide community but also deepen your ties to yourself, the program. Now, let’s begin to SOAR into your career!