International work-study jobs

The Assistant to the Technical Director will support the operations of the 2 theatrical spaces run by the Department of Drama and Speech Communication (Theatre of the Arts & Studio 180). This will include classes, maintenance and rentals. 

Jobs will include, but are not limited to, sweeping & mopping, lighting hangs and focuses, operating lighting and sound consoles for rental clients and general theatre maintenance and inventory.

This position requires a person of technical competence to support the operation of the theatres. The incumbent should be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and operate power tools. Prior knowledge of audio and/or lighting systems is required.

• Set up weekly marketing pop-ups on campus
• Attend evening and weekend events as ambassador
• Assist with promotion and execution of Conrad events

• Familiarity with Conrad’s undergraduate programs
• Interpersonal skills, knowledge of networking processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate value of UG programs

• Must have a good understanding of domestic sewing machines with straight stitch and zig zag
• 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
• Hard-working, punctual and responsible
• Able to work on your own with limited supervision

Political Science

You will assist with background research and events on cybersecurity in international affairs. The project examines how states and their proxies are increasingly engaging in cyber hostilities costing billions to the public and private sector. The implications of cyber defence on the privacy of citizens and consumers is as of yet indeterminate, despite clear need for a wider public conversation and perhaps a revised social contract on these issues.

Cybersecurity, privacy, and international affairs are of great concern, but there has been a dearth of dedicated conversations at the intersection of these domains. Among the questions we are seeking to answer are:

• What policy strategies work to contain or deter cyberattacks?
• Should governments mount a counter-offensive to disrupt the work of adversaries imposing high costs on attackers or should governments be proactive and create cyber deterrence?
• Does the emergence of cyber warfare asymmetrically favour offensive capabilities over defences?
• Can a liberal democratic state defend itself against cyberattacks without compromising its commitment to individual rights and privacy?

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong research skills

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.

Specific tasks:

• Research, invent, and develop kiosk/web-based technology, activities and interactive displays for exhibits
• Communicate with stakeholders to present, collaborate, and refine experiences and content
• Develop and manage detailed activity and content documentation
• Prototype and test exhibit kiosk and activities
• Consult with subject matter experts about research assets, metatagging digital objects and graphics
• Manage selection and evaluation of exhibition components from concept through implementation
• Collaborate with archivist and library staff to research, develop, and create digital exhibit collections plans
• Coordinate interactive development
• Research archival best practices in support of creating innovative and sustainable visitor experiences

• 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

• Creation of alternate format
• Assistance with other duties as required

• Excellent communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Dependable
• Comfortable with computer software

• Update databases for distribution; key card; invoicing; volunteers/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

• Excellent people skills
• Computer savvy
• Organization and time-management skills

Work with library staff to organize and catalogue the East Asian special collection, making it accessible to the university community and general public.

Specific tasks:

• Organize, catalogue and classify the EA special collection in all formats and media types
• Create standard bibliographic records in a library database in order to describe key information and location of the item in the EA special collection
• Maintain the integrity and consistency of the library database
• Add, edit, and remove records of books, periodicals, and video in the library database
• Create barcodes and labels for books, periodicals, and video in the EA special collection
• Prepare inventory of the library holding of the EA special collection
• Maintain the existing East Asian Collection online website and library database

• Enrolled in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Arts and Sciences
• Basic reading ability of Chinese and other Asian languages an asset
• Ensure accuracy of information and attention to detail
• Basic ability to edit HTML, CSS, XML is an asset
• Basic knowledge of cataloguing
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a PC environment using word processing, spreadsheets and databases

Provide assistance and support to marketing coordinator in producing flyers, posters, videos and other marketing materials.

There are 2 positions available.

• Enrolled in GBDA
• Good working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign or other design and publishing programs
• Video and web based experience
• Good knowledge of social media applications

Political Science

• Primary purpose is to digitize various department documents using a copier/scanner
• Save documents to a shared hard drive or SharePoint following UWaterloo's Records Retention guidelines
• Other duties may include assisting with the department spring cleaning initiative and providing support for events

• Essential – proficient using Microsoft Office
• Able to operate a copier/scanner
• Ability to read or scan for fine details in English
• Knowledge of shared drives or SharePoint

Health Services

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of clients through the Health Services complex and elsewhere on campus as required.

• System Navigation: Enables the smooth flow of clients from the front desk to the waiting room and into the correct assessment room according to established procedures.
• Schedule Management: Make adjustments to the schedules to ensure flow is maintained despite late arrivals, cancellations, or other schedule changes.
• Team Collaboration: Support the clinical staff to provide timely and efficient services to clients attending the Family Health Clinic. PFF may be required to perform other activities within Health Services including escorting students to other areas on campus or assisting other staff during emergency situations.
• Interpersonal Contacts: The PFF will interact with administrative staff, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, mental health practitioners, other allied health providers as well as staff, students, and faculty.

• Must be a student in good standing at the University of Waterloo
• An outgoing personality
• Ability to work in a team dynamic to promote efficient care delivery
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a fast paced environment
• Reliable and accountable to attend and work all scheduled shifts
• Conscientious, courteous, and respectful of student privacy pertaining to personal information and personal health information
• A resume is required when applying for this position

We are working on a large project to scan hard-copy documents into our electronic medical record.  Each page needs to be scanned and electronically filed with the appropriate person’s electronic medical chart. This individual will be responsible to maintain confidentiality at all times. A good opportunity to work in a health-care environment on campus.

There are 2 positions available.

• Works independently
• Self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Reliable
• Ability to lift and move boxes of documents
• Past experience with data entry or in a health-care environment is an asset

• Provide support to the Renison Institute of Ministry for the month of May organizing logistics for events; assisting with staff events on Saturdays; and clerical work
• Support the Renison English Language Institute with administrative tasks including filing and sorting from June to August
• Provide customer service assistance at the English Language Institute office; answer general questions about the University of Waterloo and Renison University College, and the English Language Institute’s (ELI) programs
• Support with data input and generating reports related to ELI’s events, including feedback surveys
• Assist in the organization and logistical coordination of events and activities in the ELI
• Provide support to the ELI administrative assistant regarding ELI airport shuttle service reservations; coordinate student arrivals and departures from the Toronto International Airport; be available in the evenings or on weekends occasionally to welcome students; assist students with their move-in to residence or introducing students to their homestay families

• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Publisher, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently in a busy, multi-purpose environment
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility with excellent customer service skills
• Experience or interest in working with English Language Learners and building event management experience
• Awareness of student services at the University of Waterloo

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.

• 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

• Synthesize Ti02 and/or Ag nanomaterials using wet chemistry methods and 3D printing
• Analyze samples using spectroscopic methods and LC-MS/MS
• Conduct experiment, collect data, and analyze data for water treatment studies
• Deliver presentations to colleagues
• Prototype devices using CAD and machining tools
• Technical writing

• Have background conducting experimental research
• Skills in chemistry, biology, physics, and/or materials
• One of the following skills: Machining and CAD skills (preferred), analytical biochemistry skills (LC/MS-MS, ELISA plate assays), and/or surface plasmon sensing
• Hardworking, able to work independently and in a team environment, acquire new skills rapidly, and have versatility in a laboratory setting
• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills

• Cleaning glassware
• Disposing of water and soil samples
• General lab clean-up
• Labelling vials

• Working towards a Science or Engineering degree
• Some laboratory experience would be an asset
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

• Assist and support Admin Assistant in office administration tasks including designing flyers and marketing events
• Website maintenance and design
• Social media marketing, workshop material preparation and other duties as assigned
• Depending on skills and interest, the tasks might include report writing, literature review, lab work

• Proficient in MS Office
• Website design software (HTML, WordPress, etc.)
• Graphic design, marketing and social media skills
• Good writing skills
• Accurate and detail-oriented

The successful candidate will primarily work in the Fine Arts Tool Crib, a tool lending library and arts supply store run by the Fine Arts Department. The job duties include:

• Loaning equipment to students, faculty and staff
• Cleaning the shops and studios
• Selling and keeping track of art supplies
• Assist the Fine Arts Department Technicians with other tasks as required

• Must be able to work as a member of a team and as a self-directed individual
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Customer service experience and/or familiarity with wood shop tools are assets but not required