Work-Study Program

The Work-Study Program gives you the chance to work part time on campus. If you need more funds to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be eligible for this program.

Advantages

  • Work experience: Last year, more than 1,500 positions were available across all faculties and services. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
  • Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part time and earn $3,000 - sometimes more - while you take courses! During the summer session, you work full time and can earn around $6,000 over 18 weeks.
  • Easy access: applying for the program is easy with the Work-Study Navigator. Since all the forms you need are online and available through your uoZone account, you have no running around to do!

Did you know?

  • At the University of Ottawa, it is not essential to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program.  You simply need to demonstrate financial need.
  • You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs:
    • Student ambassador
    • Computing and network technician
    • Student mentor
    • Marketing assistant
    • Sports team manager
    • Researcher/translator
    • Writer
    • University mascot
    • And many others are up for grabs! 

Application process and Registration period

Application process:

  • Complete the Work-Study application form through the WS Navigator, accessible through the uoZone portal. If you do not qualify for government financial assistance, you will need to complete a 12-month student budget form (available through the WS Navigator).
  • Once you are approved in the program you can then complete your résumé (also through the WS Navigator) and search for job positions to be filled.
  • Before starting your new job, you must sign an employment contract supplied by your new employer.
WSP Registration period
Summer March 15 to June 30
Fall August 15 to Octobre 31
Winter December 1, to January 31

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the WSP, you must: 

Work-Study Program 2012-2013 (part-time employment)

  • Complete an application through the WS Navigator (accessible through the uoZone portal);
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing a 12-month budget statement (available through the WS Navigator) or you must qualify for government financial assistance for the academic year in which you are applying;
  • Remain registered in a minimum of nine credits per session at the undergraduate level (six credits per session for students with disabilities) OR be registered full-time at the graduate level for a complete session and/or academic year;
  • Maintain a satisfactory academic standing. 


Work-Study Program - Summer 2013 (full-time employment): 

  • Complete an application through the WS Navigator (accessible through the uoZone portal);
  • Have received governmental financial assistance for the 2012-2013 academic year or demonstrate financial need on a fully completed one-year budget application (available through the WS Navigator);
  • Have maintained registration in a minimum of 9 credits during the Winter 2013 semester (6 credits for students with disability) or have been registered full-time at the graduate level;
  • Register at the University of Ottawa in September 2013;
  • Maintain satisfactory academic standing.