Art Apprenticeship Network FAQ
For Apprentices
Pre-Application
This Spring will be my last term at ECU. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, we welcome applications from all graduating students.
Am I eligible to apply if I am an international student who does not have a work permit?
Yes, current international students with a valid study permit and Social Insurance Number are eligible to apply. All apprentices are hired by and work for the Shumka Centre.
I am an international student, and don’t have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)/my SIN has expired.
You can submit your application without a valid SIN, however we strongly encourage all international students wanting to gain work experience to apply for a SIN right away. You can apply for a SIN by going to a Service Canada Centre in person. For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada website.
Can I apply for more than one mentor?
Yes, you can apply for multiple mentors. Please note that each mentor requires you to complete a separate application form. Simply complete and submit one form for each mentor you’re interested in working with.
What is the difference between a CV and Resume?
A Resume is a one-to-two-page summary of your work experience, skills and educational background customized to the position you are applying for. It is applicable for all industries. On the other hand, a CV is a comprehensive overview of all your work and education experiences, accomplishments (i.e. awards and grants received), exhibition history, and publications. You can refer to the Writing Centre’s Writing an Artist’s CV (found under Resources) for additional guidance.
Where can I get assistance preparing my application?
We encourage you to visit the Writing Centre and explore their resources, such as their Cover Letter Basics and Writing an Artist’s CV, which are available to students.
I forgot to include one section (i.e. Cover Letter, CV/Portfolio, References) in my application package. What do I do?
We ask that you resubmit your application form. Please include your missing section and package it as one single PDF, titled “Your Name_AAN Application_Mentor Name_REV”.
Post-Admission
What is the hourly wage for apprentices?
Apprentices are paid per Emily Carr University’s Student Employment Rates (Undergraduate Level 2 and Graduate Rates). You can access the most current rates here (refer to Wage Rates). Please note that your wages are broken down by your base rate and your total hourly wage, which includes your vacation (4%) and stat pay (4.4%).
This is my first time completing the Payroll Package Form. I am not sure how to complete it, especially the tax forms.
Don’t worry! There is a first time for everything. As part of your employment offer, we will be circulating the ‘Instructions on Completing Payroll Forms for Student Hires’ which will help guide you. Should you have any further questions about how to fill your payroll package form, you can reach out to us at shumka@ecuad.ca.
I am struggling to access/log my hours in the Self-Serve Time Entry system. Can you help?
Yes, of course. Please connect with us at shumka@ecuad.ca so we can share the resources created by our Finance and IT department.
How often will I be paid?
You will be filling in a timesheet. As long as you keep your timesheets up to date, you can expect to be paid on a biweekly basis. You can refer to the Payroll Schedule – Temporary and Hourly for the exact pay date.
Still have questions? You can reach out to us at shumka@ecuad.ca