1. Take part in the Work-Study Program
Access the Work-Study Navigator through uoZone and start browsing all the available positions in our student services, faculties and more. These jobs are a great way to get work experience, often related to your field of study or your skill set.
Hiring for spring-summer 2025 officially starts March 14, 2025. You must fill out the financial questionnaire, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled as a full-time student. You can only be matched to one work-study position per term, typically from seven to 12 hours of work per week. You could earn around $7,450 over the fall and winter. Part-time jobs when you’re a student can be a stepping stone to a fulfilling career. Find out more about the Work-Study Program.
Montse Beltran, a fourth-year student in communications, worked part-time on campus for the University’s Student Affairs team.
“The Work-Study Program helped me apply and master skills that I had learned in the classroom. It gave me a better understanding of how coursework relates to real-world situations.”
Montse Beltran
2. Find a part-time job outside of the Work-Study Program
If you’re staying in Ottawa over the summer, Gee-Gees summer camps are now hiring camp counsellors, head counsellors and senior counsellors. You’ll be working right here on campus providing a fun, dynamic and supportive environment for children and youth between five and 17. It helps if you have a background in sports, recreation and leadership development. Summer camps include multi-sports, dance, cheerleading, basketball, soccer, volleyball and more! Be a role model and gain leadership skills. Apply by March 15 by sending your resumé and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team at [email protected].
The Career Corner team is also hiring for several career mentor positions. If you’re interested in assisting career counsellors and specialists and providing students and alumni with advice related to their career development, resumés, job search strategies and much more, apply to be a career mentor by March 15. Please note: you must be fully bilingual and available to work 15 hours per week between September 2 and December 22, 2025, and January 11 to May 1, 2026. See further details on the application form.
The summer and early fall are usually peak times for on-campus hiring. The On Campus Employment web page gives you the latest overview and is a great place to browse part-time, casual positions.
Varsity Athletics typically hires in August — you could be a game day DJ, webcaster or announcer, or help ensure Gee-Gees events run smoothly. Who knows? You could even don the furry horse suit and become the next Gee-Gees mascot!
Campus Recreation typically hires throughout the year. Part-time positions include intramural referees, personal trainers, lifeguards and swim instructors, as well as group fitness instructors, fitness attendants and client service attendants.
3. Visit the Career Corner and attend the Job Fair
The Career Corner, located in the Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU), Room 216, is a great place to start. Career specialists and counsellors will be able to tell you more about the Work-Study Program and other ways to find a job.
If you’re on the hunt for a job off campus, they’ll be able to help you prepare and navigate resources, such as job search websites. Beyond that, you can also talk to them about your career concerns and clarify your academic and career path. Check the schedule of in-person and online drop-in sessions.
Looking ahead, especially if you’re getting close to graduation, be sure to attend the Career Week Job Fair on March 12. Job experience is great to have as a stepping stone towards the career you want. Find out more about how you can make the most of career fairs.
The Career Corner is your one-stop-shop for anything to do with finding a job or your future career. Whether you’re just starting your university journey or getting ready to enter the job market after graduation, its expert staff members are ready to offer job search advice, career counselling and numerous other services.