Sure, it would be great to cut down on travel time to and from work by working where you study. But it’s also good to plan and see what else is out there. If you’re not immediately successful finding a job on campus that fits perfectly with your schedule, you’ll at least know the possibilities for next year and other options.
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.
Applications for the fall term are already being accepted but you have until October 14, 2024, to apply. 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
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 Career Fair
The Career Corner, located in the Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU), Room 216, is hosting a special drop-in event September 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, with a focus on part-time jobs. Learn more about the October 2 Career Fair, the Work-Study Program, free Career Corner services for studentsand the Jobs Now job board.
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. They’ll be able to tell you more about part-time jobs on campus and beyond.