Casual and other opportunities

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Casual opportunities

Peer Tutor, Writing and Communication Centre

Join our team! We’re hiring undergraduate, master’s, and PhD UWaterloo students from all faculties to be peer tutors at the WCC next semester. Our tutors meet with their peers in-person in the WCC offices in South Campus Hall (SCH). They coach their peers on assignments, theses, research articles, grad school applications, research statements, and other documents.

  • Undergraduate peer tutors are paid $20/hour in their first year with the WCC.
  • Graduate peer tutors are paid $30/hour in their first year with the WCC. 

As a WCC Peer Tutor, you'll be responsible for: 

  • Tutoring your peers from all disciplines in all years of study during your scheduled shifts. Undergraduate tutors typically meet with other undergrads, while graduate students meet with undergrads and other graduate students.  
  • In tutoring sessions, talking with your peers about their writing and communication assignments, asking guiding questions, helping them view their work as an audience would, and giving advice about navigating deadlines and stresses related to assignments  
  • Using antiracist, equitable, collaborative, encouraging tutoring strategies to coach students through brainstorming, drafting, revising, or presenting their assignments (we’ll teach you how!)  
  • Creating and maintaining accurate reports 
  • Participating in ongoing professional development at team meetings with other peer tutors 

To be a WCC Peer Tutor, you need to be:

  • Registered as a UWaterloo student in Winter 2026 (and not on co-op) and available for in-person on-campus tutoring in Winter 2026.  
  • A strong communicator, with excellent skills in writing and other forms of academic communication 
  • Compassionate, patient, and genuinely interested in helping others  
  • Good at listening, asking questions, and explaining concepts  
  • Able to learn to work closely with the genre, rhetoric, and grammar of student texts 
  • Good at managing your time and organizing tasks  
  • Reflective and curious about teaching and learning  
  • Available to work in-person 5 to 8.5 hours/week between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm 
  • Experience with STEM writing and communication and experience with creative writing are assets 
  • Available for 20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous training in early January.    

We provide:

  • 12 hours of education and training in writing centre antiracist and accessible writing pedagogy  
  • 12 hours of shadowing and feedback  
  • Ongoing professional development through the term  
  • Opportunities for engaging in writing centre research and conferences, if you are interested  

To apply to join our team, email a single document to Liz Newbery, lnewbery@uwaterloo.ca by 9:00 am on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  

Content:

  • A one to two-page cover letter. In your letter, please also tell us:  
    • Why are you interested in being a WCC peer tutor?
    • How have your work and school experiences prepared you for this role?
    • Information about your program:
      • What term will you be in this winter?
      • What co-op terms do you have upcoming (if applicable)?
      • When do you plan to graduate?
  • A resume or CV detailing your relevant experiences   
  • A recent sample of your academic communication (written, oral, visual, or digital)   
  • A one-page memo
    • Describing your sample: when and why did you write or create it?
    • Reflecting on it: what was your process for writing or creating it? What was good about the piece? What would you change now if you could?

Formatting instructions:

  • Attach all the above as a single document (.docx or PDF) with your name in the file name.
  • Use “Peer tutor job posting: undergraduate” or “Peer tutor job posting: graduate” as the email subject, as appropriate. 

If the application process does not meet your access needs, please email Liz Newbery for alternate application processes.  

We seek applicants who embrace our values of equity, antiracism, and inclusion. We encourage applications from those who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and 2SLGBTQ+. We welcome applications from multilingual students.  

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that by accepting this position they would not compromise their enrolment status, visa conditions, or scholarship/award terms. If you are unsure, check with your program coordinator or advisor.  

Supply teachers, casual part-time, enhanced staff for special needs support

The ECEC is seeking supply teachers Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario and qualified with a minimum of an Early Childhood Education Diploma.  You will work as a member of a team to ensure developmentally appropriate programming for children 2.5 – 5 yrs. of age in an emergent curriculum format.  Must be able to step in and assume responsibility for all aspects of a Preschool Teacher or Teaching Assistant role.  Knowledge and experience with planned components, emergent curriculum and documentation of learning preferred. 

Qualified candidates please send resumes to vrozon@uwaterloo.ca

Other Opportunities

Physicians - Full or Part Time

Physicians - Full or Part Time

Organization: University of Waterloo / Campus Wellness

Location: 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Family Medicine

Job Type: Full Time or Part Time

Number of Openings: 2

Primary Compensation Type: Fee-For-Service Split

Bilingual or Francophone Candidate Required: No

Teaching Opportunity: No

Research Opportunity: No

Supervision Provided: No

Practice Type: Clinic only

The University of Waterloo, Campus Wellness is looking full, or part time family physicians required for the medical clinic. As part of a multidisciplinary primary care team including nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians and venipuncturist. The successful candidates will provide healthcare to a diverse population of University of Waterloo students.  A comfort level and competence in mental health issues is beneficial. Significant support is available with regular interaction and shared care possibilities with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counsellors.  There is also a preference for candidates with demonstrated capacity to work with diverse communities such as the BIPOC and/or LGBTQS2+ communities.  Position is fee for service with an 80/20 split with special consideration given for mental health appointments. Successful candidates will be a medical practitioner licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario and a member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

To apply: Please e-mail CV to tabitha.zindel@uwaterloo.ca

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

FINCAPES, Field Director

Job Title:

Field Director FINCAPES

Department:

Statistics and Actuarial Science

Reports To:

Project Director, FINCAPES

Jobs Reporting:

Several project officers, several technical specialists, office manager, finance officer – all based in Jakarta

Salary Grade:

Local hire (salary package competitive with similar donor-funded positions)

Effective Date:

December 2025

Application Due Date: January 26, 2026

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Project Director in Canada, and based in Jakarta, Indonesia, the FINCAPES Field Director has management responsibility for the planning,  coordination, execution, and monitoring of the Project’s human, financial and material resources needed to facilitate achievement of all the Project’s key development objectives in Indonesia. The Field Director is fully accountable for the Indonesia FINCAPES Project Office and the operational execution of its Indonesia-based  activities.

Key Accountabilities

Project Operations in Indonesia:

  • Is the primary contact between the project and GAC representatives in Jakarta
  • Liaising with other Canadian and donor projects, Government of Indonesia partners, relevant  Indonesian agencies, and selected NGOs
  • Liaising with government, industry and international agencies working in similar areas of capacity building, flood and disaster risk management, nature-based solutions, and climate financing.
  • Oversight of the TORs, contractual arrangements for, and professional development of all locally hired Project staff and consultants, in accordance with project policy, ensuring that project policy is compliant with Indonesian law

Project programming and implementation, including but not limited to:

  • Working with the Project Director, develop long-range strategies, operational plans, annual work plans and budgets to  ultimately meet project outcomes and outputs as defined in the Project Implementation Plan
  • Assisting in monitoring and reporting results from strategic and operational plans
  • Coordinating plans with the need for resources, including space, human resources, and information technology  infrastructure
  • Manage design or scheduling modification procedures
  • In collaboration with the Project Director, negotiate and oversee arrangements for the participation of Indonesian government agencies, participating universities, selected industries,  professional associations, NGOs, and individuals in the  delivery of the Project's interventions to maximize the probability of achieving project goals and objectives
  • Working with the Project Director, ensuring progress and status reports are prepared and provided as required

Oversight of Indonesia-based capacity building, mentorship, train the trainers, and work integrated learning program of Canadian and Indonesian faculty, students and partners, including but not limited to:

  • Developing/proposing new policies and procedures
  • Overseeing development and delivery of training, capacity building, mentorship, work integrated learning, technical demonstrations, workshops/seminars/webinars, and collaborative study activities.
  • Coordination of departure and return programs, including providing resources, debriefing, and on-going linkage  arrangements
  • Tracking and monitoring progress of trainees and capacity development participants through the process; recommending changes to programs and processes as needed to ensure best practices and current knowledge are being transmitted to, and absorbed by Indonesian faculty partners
  • Advising during study programs in Indonesia and Canada to ensure high quality academic outcomes of programs and for participants
  • Participating in the review of collaborative study applications and proposals
  • Ensure timely design and delivery of all in-country short-term training

Financial and administrative oversight, including but not limited to:

  • Providing information for use in reviewing budgets
  • Providing financial input to the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and annual work plans
  • Ensure compliance with GAC and National Joint Council (NJC) financial regulations
  • Overseeing Indonesia-based data-collection and document-creation processes for reporting and similar activities
  • Work with the Jakarta-based finance officer to ensure accurate and reliable financial planning, management and reporting to facilitate Indonesia-based project activities and operations
  • In-line with procedures and controls approved by the University, act as the signatory for project expenses, payments and transfers managed through the Jakarta-based project bank account

Human resources administration and oversight, including but not limited to:

  • Overseeing the recruitment, evaluation, promotion, professional development, and retention processes of all Project consultants and staff in   Indonesia, while respecting related workplace and labour legislation
  • Directing and supporting technical advisors from Canada or elsewhere while they are on assignment in Indonesia
  • Directing consultants and staff to ensure project and personal objectives are met in accordance with the Project Implementation Plan
  • Maintaining strong working knowledge of, and ensuring compliance with, University policies and government regulations in all operations and activities
  • Ensuring processes are in place for recruitment, evaluation and pay of temporary employees, co-op students, interns and  graduate students

*All employees of the University are expected to follow University and departmental health and safety policy, procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all health and safety training, as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above, and actively identify, assess and correct health and safety hazards, as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree; Masters preferred in relevant discipline. Extensive experience in financial, technical and human resource management.

Experience

  • Solid experience with credible successes managing international projects, of significant size and scope, in partnerships with national and international government agencies
  • Experience working with bilateral (e.g. CIDA, DFATD, GAC) or multilateral (e.g. World Bank, Asian    Development Bank) funding agencies
  • Advanced financial management, planning, budgeting, and reporting oversight skills and knowledge
  • Managing, developing, and motivating staff to meet organizational objectives
  • Good working knowledge of appropriate labour and workplace legislation, and any other relevant  international regulations
  • Experience creating and executing robust communication plans that can be used in different mediums  that will increase the profile of the project and advance project goals
  • Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as experience with web and social media communication
  • Experience managing international partnerships and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • Experience planning and executing events. Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, language, religious, political, socio-economic norms, as well as other relevant factors surrounding internationalization
  • Experience working with or in a university environment
  • Experience working on environment- and climate action-focused initiatives

Technical

  • Experience with, or a solid understanding of one or more of the following subject areas a strong asset: climate change adaptation and mitigation; nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation; climate finance including carbon pricing and carbon trading programs; flood risk adaptation and mitigation;
  • Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills in mandatory.  Fluency in Indonesian a strong asset.

Nature and Scope

  • Contacts: Internal: Deal with, influence or motivate employee(s) or group(s) of people: Dean of Math Office. Selected Statistics & Actuarial Science Department colleagues. Finance. Office of Research.  Selected Faculty of Environment members. Selected faculty members associated with the Climate Centre. Human Resources. Procurement. Safety Office Occupational Health External: Deal with external groups that require information about the FINCAPES project or provide information; interact with colleagues at other organizations. Service and product suppliers (printing, graphics, supplies, etc.) Outreach organizations at other universities or public/private foundations Government and multi-lateral funding organizations (e.g., GAC, development banks). Private and industry funding organizations (e.g.  co-funding donors)
  • Level of Responsibility: The job has specialized work with minimal supervision and has direct reports reporting to it; manage the  department (Indonesian field team) and responsible for the work of staff in the department. The job includes responsibility for the management of casual or temporary staff and co-op students including interviewing, selection, training, etc.
  • Decision-Making Authority: Long- and short-term budget development, budget allocation, expenditure monitoring and guideline development Leadership for annual work plan development including submission of semi-annual progress reports to GAC Jakarta and including oversight of preparation of supporting budgets, participation in narrative reports, and supervision of preparation of requests for advances to support approved annual plans
  • Physical and Sensory Demands: Supervision of financial reporting for internal and external purposes; compose funding agency reports, and funding proposals for programming in Indonesia. Signing authority for all Indonesia-based non-salary expenses, salary and consultancy expenses  Demands typical of a senior administrative position within an office environment.

Working Environment:
Travel: Frequent travel required throughout Indonesia
Working Hours Generally regular working hours with occasional periods requiring extended working hours. Working hours may need to be adjusted to accommodate time difference, and collaboration with Canada-based Project Director a few  days each month  
Risks  – physical and psychological:  
Physical Physical risks typical of those associated with a business traveler to a developing country, including risk of terrorism in Indonesia. Physical risks of living in a very large city in a developing country
Psychological
 Potential for stress related to working in a non-English/French environment in a  foreign culture. Potential exposure to challenging inter-personal conditions typical of a supervisory position. Psychological stress associated with travel, traffic and pollution.

To apply: email cv to laura.wilson@uwaterloo.ca