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International work-study jobs

To apply for these positions, you must be eligible for the International work-study program in the fall term. All jobs are open to students in any faculty, unless otherwise stated.

International Work-Study Student Application (PDF)

Language Lab Assistant

Job #:	0117-I
Department:	Language Lab
Pay Rate:	$15.00 per hour
Hours:	Approximately 10 per week
Job Description:	Assisting students, faculty and staff in the use of the facilities and equipment of the Language Lab Opening and closing the language lab as needed Care and handling of Language Lab facilities such as the drop-in study area and two teaching rooms Included in this are care and handling of the computer workstations, computer peripherals and audio-visual equipment in the Language Lab First line troubleshooting of computers and peripherals as well as audio-visual equipment
Qualifications:	Must have strong ‘people skills’ Familiar with the use of student and employee sites such as UW Learn and WatIAM Ability to carry out first-line troubleshooting of computer workstations and installed software (primarily Windows) Ability to troubleshoot other audio-visual equipment (projectors, sound recorders, video cameras) Familiarity with aspect of language learning (in a broad sense) is an asset Ability to manage school and part-time work responsibilities The work schedule for Lab Assistants (usually about three in total) is set around the beginning of term and based on availability

Assistant to the Technical Director

Job #:	0163-I
Department:	Communication Arts
Pay Rate:	$15.00 per hour
Hours:	10 per week
Job Description:	The Assistant to the Technical Director will support the operations of the theatres which include classes, maintenance, and rentals. Jobs will include, but are not limited to, sweeping & mopping, lighting hangs & focuses, operating lighting and sound consoles for rental clients and general theatre maintenance and inventory.
Qualifications:	Technical competence who will support the operation of the 2 theatrical spaces run by the Department of Drama and Speech Communication Prior knowledge of audio and/or lighting systems is required

Conrad Games Coordinator

Job #:	0256-I
Department:	Conrad Business Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre
Pay Rate:	$15.00 per hour
Hours:	8 per week
Job Description:	Co-ordinate planning, promotion , and execution of Conrad Games activities Prepare games kits and lead facilitation of Game Day challenges Track student and department points, and prepare reports on Game Day results
Qualifications:	Candidates must have participated in at least one on-campus Conrad Game Familiar with Conrad Undergraduate Programs High degree of initiative, creativity, and organizational skills Strong written and oral communication skills

Costume Shop Assistant

Job #:	0198-I
Department:	Drama
Pay Rate:	$15.00 per hour
Hours:	8 per week
Job Description:	The Costume Shop Assistant will support the operations of the costume shop working with the Head of Wardrobe and students in classes, building new costumes, altering existing costumes for productions. Jobs will include, but are not limited to hand sewing, machine sewing, organizing stock and cleaning. The Costume Shop Assistant needs to be a hard-working, punctual and responsible individual able to work on their own with limited supervision.
Qualifications:	Good understanding of domestic sewing machines with straight stitch and zig zag as well as a good basic knowledge of hand sewing stitches and how clothing pieces go together. Must be able to follow a commercial sewing pattern and put together basic garments. May be asked to bring samples of sewing and/or do a basic sewing test at the interview.

Digital Exhibit Developer (Archive/Library)

Job #:	0250- I
Department:	Lusi Wong Library – Renison University College
Pay Rate:	$14.00 per hour
Hours:	7 per week
Job Description:	The Digital Exhibit Developer collaborates with library and archive staff across the full range of exhibit project activities – from exhibit concept through design, production and installation. This position is responsible for developing a digital exhibit through a visitor-centred developmental process.
Qualifications:	Web Development – HTML5 and CSS3 development standards, working knowledge of Bootstrap framework Mobile/Tablet platforms – design capabilities using responsive design and/or IOS/Android SDK’s Some familiarity with Kiosk Technology Ability to develop User Interfaces (UI) Animation and video – Adobe Premier & After Effects Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc. Strong organization and interpersonal skills High level of accuracy of information and attention to detail Capacity for full creative and technical management responsibility of exhibit development projects

Ecoposts Research Assistant

Job #:	0217-I
Department:	School of Planning
Pay Rate:	$14.00 per hour
Hours:	10 per week
Job Description:	The successful candidate will be converting an existing web site (https://ecoposts.waterlooregionnature.ca) to run on WordPress or a similar system. You will enter new information on the site and update existing information. You may be required to visit field sites to check information, take photos, etc.
Qualifications:	Students must have experience with content management systems for website construction (Drupal, WordPress etc. is helpful), knowledge of Ontario Ecology and natural history Capacity to undertake simple graphic design jobs.

Information and Communication Officer (Board of Directors Administrative Assistant)

Job #:	0102-I
Department:	Imprint Publications
Pay Rate:	$14.00 per hour
Hours:	10 per week
Job Description:	Update databases for distribution; key card; invoicing; and volunteers per term Committee Participation for promotions; CUP; anniversary party Board Participation for organizing Board agendas and minutes online; organize Board pictures for office display and online; AGM; Annual Plan research; Grant research Miscellaneous jobs include Section Editor organizing charts; update and reorganize office stock and storage closet; bound volumes and update all databases pertaining to these items Other duties as required
Qualifications:	Excellent people skills Computer savvy Organizational and time-management skills

Institution Repository Developer

Job #:	0182-I
Department:	Lusi Wong Library – Renison University College
Pay Rate:	$14.00 per hour
Hours:	7 per week
Job Description:	Redesign, develop, and maintain the Renison University College digital repository (http://rspace.uwaterloo.ca) using DSpace open source software (http://www.dspace.org/) program Organize staff and faculty’s learning objects, research data and publication at the University College’s Digital Repository, making it accessible to the university community and general public
Qualifications:	Students in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or related area Familiarity with open sources platform, Apache Tomcat, POSTgreQL/MYSQL, Java and Linux, and Windows Client & server Working knowledge with C++, HTML5/CSS3, XML Ensure accuracy of information and attention to details Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Excellent computer (PC) skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, graphic design packages including the Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator

Library Work Study Student (Archive)

Job #:	0148- I
Department:	Lusi Wong Library – Renison University College
Pay Rate:	$14.00 per hour
Hours:	7 per week
Job Description:	Work with library and archive staff to organize and catalogue Renison University College’s Florence Li Tim-Oi archive, helping to make it accessible to the university community and general publi
Qualifications:	Reading and writing ability of Chinese (simplified and traditional) is required High level of accuracy of information and attention to detail Basic knowledge of cataloguing Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Excellent computer (PC) skills and experience with word processing, spreadsheet and databases Experience with Photoshop an asset

Research Assistant

Job #:	0206- I
Department:	History
Pay Rate:	$15.00 per hour
Hours:	10 per week
Job Description:	The successful applicant will assist a team of scholars researching the Canadian Artic during the Cold War. They will be responsible for researching historical newspapers, consulting library holdings, transcribing records, and preparing documents for publication in edited collections. In so doing, they will master cloud-based communication, storage and scheduling tools.
Qualifications:	Have your own home or laptop computer Familiar with MS Office, Google Hangouts, and Dropbox Experience working with the UW library holdings A personal or academic interest in Canadian history is essential Bilingualism in another language, especially French, Chinese or Russian are additional assets. Well organized Ability to work independently and in team settings

Undergraduate Research Intern

Job #:	0266-I
Department:	Well-Link Research Lab, Psychology, St. Jerome’s University Building
Pay Rate:	$20.00 per hour
Hours:	6-10 per week
Job Description:	The research intern will be working in the Well-Link Lab: Enhancing Mental Health and School-to-Work Transitions. (https://www.sju.ca/mhswtlab). They will be involved in two major research projects. The first is a pilot test examining the efficiency and sustainability of an e-mental health platform developed in partnership with Cossette Health and funded by CIHR. The second project is an international study (4 countries) examining gender disparities in work-integrated learning placements. For both studies, the successful candidate will be conducting literature searchers, writing a draft literature review, and involved with recruitment of study participants and date collection.
Qualifications:	Have some experience with literature searchers and writing a literature review. Strong communication and writing skills are required. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in AHS, psychology, biology, or social work and who has an interest in mental health and well-being.

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