The Work/Study program provides on-campus part-time job opportunities for eligible full-time students. These jobs are mostly available during the Fall/Winter session, although a limited number of jobs are also available in the Summer session to students who will be continuing their studies in the following Fall/Winter session or are enrolled in Summer courses. Various administrative and Faculty departments participate in this program so there is a broad range of jobs from which to choose. Students who are awarded a Work/Study position cannot hold another Work/Study, RAY, CLAY or YES position concurrently.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for the Work/Study program if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
- An undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Demonstrate satisfactory academic progress (i.e. you are not on academic warning/probation).
- Have not defaulted on previous student loans or other government bursary programs.
- Fall/Winter (September to April): full-time in both the Fall and Winter terms – i.e. at least 60 per cent of a full course load (nine credits) in each term or at least 40 per cent (six credits) in each term for students with a permanent disability.
- Summer (May to August): student must be registered full-time in at least 60 per cent of a full course load (40 per cent of a full course load for students with a permanent disability) or registered as a full-time student in the winter term and returning to full-time studies in September.
Salary Rate
Hourly rates can vary with the nature of the job, the scope of responsibilities and your work experience. The rate of pay will be indicated on the job posting and/or you will be advised by the employer during the interview.
Details are available for each job posting on the Career Centre Web site.
Benefits and Opportunities
The Work/Study program helps you meet your expenses during the academic year, and offers you valuable life and work experience with flexible hours that work around your academics. It also provides work experience in your area of study, as a number of jobs are program related.
Here are some examples of past Work/Study positions:
- ITS Assistant
- Lifeguard or Swim Instructor
- Student Ambassador
- Art Gallery Assistant
- Library Assistant
- Student Financial Services Assistant
- Academic Services Assistant
- GoSafe Officer
- Housing Night Porter