Work-Study Program
Awards and Financial Aid
The Work-Study Program provides on-campus part-time job opportunities for eligible full-time University of Winnipeg students who have completed their first year of Undergraduate studies or are currently in Graduate Studies. 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 students apply?
Complete and submit the Work-Study Student Application. Once we have determined your eligibility for the program we will send you an email with a list of the jobs available you can apply for. Student Application Deadline: Friday December 6, 2019
Students must submit the Work-Study Student Application form and be approved before applying for Work-Study jobs. 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:
- Currently registered in an undergraduate or graduate program at The University of Winnipeg
- Enrolled full-time (ex. 18 credit hours or more)
- Completed 30 credit hours at an undergraduate level at The University of Winnipeg (or equivalent)
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- Demonstrate financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources), and
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.
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 as of October 2019 is $11.65 per hour so all positions will be at this rate or higher.
Employers: Thinking of hiring a Work-Study student?
If you are a faculty or staff member and would like to request a Work-Study position for the 2019-20 Fall/Winter session, complete and submit the Work-Study Position Request Form. Position Request Form Deadline: Friday August 30, 2019
Positions will be distributed as evenly as possible among departments, with priority given to proposals that are research-based or enhance the student experience. Employers will be notified of position decisions by mid-October. For more information on this program please read the Work-Study Overview for Employers.
Any questions about this program can be directed to Leanne Shumka at l.shumka@uwinnipeg.ca.