Most students need to find a job during school or in the summer to help finance themselves through their studies. These types of jobs not only can get you money, but can also give you skills that can make you more marketable to employers after graduation.
Quick Guide to Finding Jobs on Campus
Everything you need to know to find jobs on campus.
Explore the Position Type option for summer and on-campus opportunities.- Work Study Program
Designated on-campus jobs for students with greater financial need. To be eligible for the program, students must first apply and be receiving the maximum government aid.
Many student positions are posted on the 平特五不中 Human Resources Workday website. Filter the "Job Category" or "Job Family" with the word "student" to see a list of positions.聽 How to apply: Guide for Candidates
Student Work Experience Programs
Many student and summer work programs are offered by the federal and provincial governments as well as other organizations for students to gain work experience in their field of study. Some programs accept applications in October and others in January. Opportunities available include: Tour guides, teaching assistants, community development officers, office work assistants, and more.
I am:
- Undergraduate student
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident:
- International student: - Graduate student
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident:
- International student: - Interested to work as a language assistant:
Summer and Part-Time Jobs
Resources for Summer Jobs: Where to Find ThemEverything you need to know to find summer or part-time jobs.
Most employers hire students to work in summer or for temporary work in the tourism industry, food service industry, summer camps and for office work.
I am looking for:
- English-speaking student/summer jobs:
Job websites:
Work for Provincial or Municipal Governments
Municipal and provincial governments often offer student jobs in summer. Consult the career section on their websites for job opportunities:
Summer Camp Jobs
Many camps require a huge number of summer workers. Opportunities include camp counsellors, administrative assistant, sports instructor, playground leader, camp programmer, and monitors. Most camps last from two to four weeks.聽
Cultural Exchange Programs
A short-term or cultural exchange program usually focuses on homestays, language skills, community service or other cultural activities. The exchange can last from one week to three months. The working holiday makers usually work an average of 4 hours per day in exchange for free accommodation and meals.
Seasonal Work
A seasonal job is a type of work that workers are hired to fill a temporary need for a certain period of time.聽 Common seasonal jobs: Fruit picking, working in holiday resorts, tree planting, child care/au pairs, cultural guide, etc.
- - Links to employers providing short-term and seasonal jobs.
- - Links to employers in catering service, cruise jobs and tourism industries.
- - Links to websites providing a list of tree planting companies.
Articles of Interest
Read more on how to get a summer job:
- (Monster.ca)
- (Monster.com)