University Works
Our on-campus employment program is designed to help full-time undergraduate students gain useful career-related experiences. We're here to help you achieve both your personal and professional goals, with a focus on growing your résumé.
Employment opportunities are available with various departments on campus.
Domestic students
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Eligibility
The program is designed to help domestic students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Students must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Be registered in full-time undergraduate studies in the current academic year (September to April).
- Students registered with Student Accessibility Services must be registered in at least a 40 per cent course load (two classes per semester).
- Be returning to full-time studies in the fall semester, if following the summer employment term.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a 2.0 GPA or higher from your last full-time semester of study.
Please note that the following are not eligible for the UW program:
- Co-op working term or internship programs
- Professional or graduate level programs
- Students holding a TA/RA position
- Student currently on an OSAP restriction
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Fall and winter term
The program runs from September to April.
Each position offers a maximum of 10 hours per week and pays a competitive wage.
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Summer term - closed
The Summer University Works program offers a limited number of full-time summer positions for returning undergraduate students.
The program runs from May to August and each position offers a maximum of 35 hours per week.
Summer employment eligibility notes:
- Students must be returning to full-time undergraduate studies at Ontario Tech for the upcoming fall semester.
- Students enrolled in more than one course from May to August are not eligible to participate in the Summer UW program.
- Students who have an outstanding balance from the winter term are not eligible until their balance is paid in full.
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Apply
Applications are available before the start of each employment term.
Please note: You need to reapply to both the regular (fall/winter) UW program and the summer UW program for each term to participate in these programs.
International students
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Eligibility
The program is designed to help international students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Students must:
- Be able to obtain a Social Insurance Number. Contact your International Student Advisor to find out how to apply.
- Be registered in full-time undergraduate studies in the current academic year (September to April).
- Students registered with Student Accessibility Services must be registered in at least a 40 per cent course load (two classes per semester).
- Be returning to full-time studies in the fall semester, if following the summer employment term.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a 2.0 GPA or higher from your last full-time semester of study.
Please note that he following are not eligible for the UW program:
- Co-op working term or internship programs
- Professional or graduate level programs
- Students holding a TA/RA position
- Student currently on an OSAP restriction
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Fall and winter term - closed
The program runs from September to April.
Each position offers a maximum of 10 hours per week and pays a competitive wage.
-
Summer term - closed
The Summer University Works program offers a limited number of full-time summer positions for returning undergraduate students.
The program runs from May to August and each position offers a maximum of 35 hours per week.
Summer employment eligibility notes:
- Students must be returning to full-time undergraduate studies at Ontario Tech for the upcoming fall semester.
- Students enrolled in more than one course from May to August are not eligible to participate in the Summer UW program.
- Students who have an outstanding balance from the winter term are not eligible until their balance is paid in full.
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Apply
Applications are available before the start of each employment term. International student jobs are limited, so apply early!
Please note: You need to reapply to both the regular (fall/winter) UW program and the summer UW program for each term to participate in these programs.
The international University Works program is highly competitive, with a high number of applicants and a limited number of positions available. Therefore, acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. In the event that the maximum number of applicants has been reached, the application may close prior to the deadline.
For the past 3 years, I have taken part of the University Works Program and I can confidently say it has been the best experience I have had during my time at Ontario Tech University. Not only have I developed transferable skills in equity and diversity but also hard skills that I can carry along with me through my professional career. Equity and diversity is needed in all industries, I have been privileged to be able to develop my equity lens while working with Student Engagement and Equity which has allowed for me to self-reflect and teach others on anti-oppression strategies. During my time with University works, I have been able to expand my network to help me find employment in the community development sector post-graduation. I recommend for all students to apply for the University works program because of the professional development, flexible work schedule and experiential learning your acquire through their wide-variety of positions.
Angelique
Working with the Indigenous Education and Cultural Services team has been the highlight of my university career. It has helped me develop organizational and communication skills that will aid me in my future endeavours. This team has always been there to support me and they give me the opportunity to create and help with events that I am very proud of. I will always look back on these amazing years fondly.
Meagan