Awards and Financial Aid

Work Study Program

*Applications are still being accepted until all positions are filled*

Campus Employment - Work Study Program

Looking for employment on campus?  

The Work-Study Program provides on-campus part-time job opportunities for eligible full-time University of Winnipeg undergraduate students. These jobs are available during the Fall/Winter (September to March). Various faculty and administrative departments participate in this program so there is a broad range of jobs from which to choose.

What are the benefits and responsibilities?

The Work-Study Program assists you with meeting your expenses during the academic year. It offers you valuable life and work experience with flexible hours that work around your school schedule. It also often provides work experience in your area of study, as a number of the positions are program related. Here are some examples of past Work-Study positions:

• Research Assistant
• Assistant Technician
• Office Assistant

As a Work-Study student, you are an important part of the University community. Not only are you a student, but you are also now an employee! The supervisors that hire Work-Study students rely on you to complete your assigned duties so that the services and research being done here is fulfilled. Remember to always keep your supervisor informed of your availability.

How can I apply?

Students interested in a campus job need to fill out an application so that the Awards Office can determine your eligibility. Once we have determined your eligibility for the program we will send you an email, which will include a list of the available jobs you can apply for.

We encourage all students interested in applying for campus jobs to submit an application. We look forward to working with you!

Who is eligible to apply?

You may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
• Be registered in an undergraduate degree program at The University of Winnipeg
• Be registered in full-time studies (18 credit hour minimum)
• Have successfully completed 30 credit hours
• Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Be on Regular Status at The University of Winnipeg
• Not in default of a previous Canada Student Loan
• Currently receiving a government student loan of at least $1,000, OR currently receiving a student line-of-credit or student bank loan of at least $1,000.

Note: Students can only hold one Work-Study position at any given time.

How much will I get paid?

Hourly rates can differ with the nature of the job, your work history and the responsibilities of the job. The rate of pay will be indicated on the job posting. The minimum wage in the Province of Manitoba is $10 per hour, so all positions will at this rate or higher.

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