Work-Study Program

Students must submit the Work-Study Student Application form and receive approval before applying for Work-Study jobs.

Once we have determined your eligibility for the program, we will send you an email link to the list of available employment positions. The Financial Aid and Awards office will send the first position listing to eligible applicants before mid-November. More positions will be available to those that apply early.

We encourage all students interested in on-campus jobs to apply. We look forward to working with you!

IMPORTANT: On your application form, you need to be specific of your resources. As a full-time student, we expect that you have some form of funding source. Applications with zero resources are considered incomplete.

Some examples of Work-Study positions on-campus:

• 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 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.

2023-24 Work Study Positions Listing (PDF)
2023-24 Work Study Positions Listing (Excel)

Positions Listing is updated every two weeks.

IMPORTANT: You must apply for Work Study program first before you apply for any of these opportunities listed.

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

• Currently registered in an undergraduate or graduate program at The University of Winnipeg (PACE and ELP students are currently ineligible);
• Enrolled full-time (i.e., at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services) for the current Fall/Winter session;
• Completed 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at The University of Winnipeg (or equivalent);
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0;
• Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources); and
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.

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 as of October 1, 2023 is $15.30 per hour, so all positions will be at this rate or higher.

There is no maximum number of hours for Work Study positions per week. However, being a student and keeping up with your studies is your primary job. International students can visit the IIRSS employment webpage for more information.

Students may only hold one Work-Study position at any given time.

If you are a faculty or staff member and would like to request a Work-Study position for the 2023-24 Fall/Winter session, complete and submit a Work-Study Position Request Form.

Position Request Form Deadline: closed as of August 31, 2023

Positions will be distributed as evenly as possible among departments, with priority given to proposals that are research-based or enhance the student experience. The Financial Aid and Awards office will notify employers of position decisions by mid-October.

For more information and checklist for approved positions, please refer to Work-Study Overview and Checklist for Employers.