Ignitionat Western
Ignition
Startup recruiting made simple
Whether you’re a student looking for the next step in your career or a startup looking to grow with talent, we’ve got your back.
Our Partners
Western Students for Startups
Ignition provides Western students and founders with a place to find an entrepreneurial spark. Search through opportunities for part-time, full-time, gig, co-founder, and volunteer roles. As a community, let's build, take risks, and continue to be a powerhouse of Canadian innovation.
Students
Tell us about who you are and what drives you
Find your ideal role, apply with one-click, and check back later for updates
Build your resume while supporting Western entrepreneurs
Startups
Tell us about your startup and goals
Make postings and watch the highly-qualified candidates roll in
Get access to the talent your business needs, right at Western
Our Story
During their 4th year at Western, roommates Mandric Sittaro and Jake McMillan noticed something missing: while hundreds of jobs were available on Western job boards, only a small fraction came from startups.
At the same time, Western’s entrepreneurial energy was undeniable, proven by the new Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the growing number of student and alumni-led ventures.
Wanting to give all students a chance to get their foot-in-the-door, they hacked together a prototype in their house, later collaborating with Morrissette Entrepreneurship, while bringing on Ryan Castellarin, Natalie Wang, and Collin Sobowale.
At the same time, Western’s entrepreneurial energy was undeniable, proven by the new Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the growing number of student and alumni-led ventures.
Wanting to give all students a chance to get their foot-in-the-door, they hacked together a prototype in their house, later collaborating with Morrissette Entrepreneurship, while bringing on Ryan Castellarin, Natalie Wang, and Collin Sobowale.
A Special Thanks
To all of the incredible people who've made Ignition possible, a sincere thank you for supporting the community!