What are work programs?
Work programs at the University of Waterloo offer full and part-time jobs for full-time undergraduate and graduate students, both domestic and international, in co-op and non-co-op programs.
Work placement program
The Work Placement program offers full-time, on-campus jobs for students who meet all eligibility requirements.
Work-study program
The Work-Study Program offers full-time students with financial need a part-time on-campus job for a maximum of 10 hours per week and funds 75% of the student’s salary, up to $2,000 per term. Employers will need to complete the Work-Study Program Job Request Form (for Waterloo staff and faculty only) for each term.
International work-study program
The international work-study program is designed to provide part-time on-campus work experience for full-time international undergraduate students with financial need. Work-study jobs pay minimum wage or higher. You can work a maximum of 10 hours per week and earn up to $2,000 per term including vacation pay and benefits.
Employer procedures
The procedures outlined below are for the work-study program. Visit the Registrar Resources website for Work Placement information and forms.