Eligibility requirements
You may use this form to apply to the work-study program if you are:
- an international student with a valid study permit;
- registered in an undergraduate program;
- enrolled in a minimum 60% course load (1.5 units) during the term in which you want to work;
- fees arranged or paid in full for the current term;
- in satisfactory academic standing; and
- have a valid Social Insurance Number from Service Canada (or receive one within three days of beginning work).
Instructions
- Review the list of available job postings below.
- Complete all required fields and submit this form. You are required to upload a copy of your valid study permit.
- Wait for an email from Student Awards and Financial Aid confirming your eligibility for the program.
Note: This form will normally open two weeks prior to the start of the upcoming term, and close once all positions for the term have been filled.
Available positions for fall 2024
Positions are added when they become available and are removed as they are filled. Check back often. Positions are open to any faculty unless otherwise stated below.
Last updated: August 21, 2024
Assistant Front of House Manager
Job number | 162-I |
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Job title | Assistant Front of House Manager |
Department | Communication Arts |
Pay rate | $20.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 6-10 hours per week |
Job description |
This position assists in the operation of front of house functions for the Communication Arts in executing its mandate is to manage, maintain and operate the Humanities Theatre, Theatre of the Arts, Studio 180, and the Box Office for internal and external clients. Position tasks and responsibilities
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Assistant to the Technical Coordinator
Job number | 163-I |
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Job title | Assistant to the Technical Coordinator |
Department | Theatre and Performance |
Pay rate | $20.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 6-10 hours per week |
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The position will support the operations of the theatres, which include classes, maintenance, rentals, and department productions. Position tasks and responsibilities
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Notes | This job requires you to be on campus to complete all tasks. |
Costume Shop Assistant
Job number | 198-I |
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Job title | Costume Shop Assistant |
Department | Theatre and Production |
Pay rate | $20.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 10 hours 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. |
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Notes | This job requires you to be on campus to complete all tasks. |
Full Stack Web Developer
Job number | 287-I |
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Job title | Full Stack Web Developer |
Department | English |
Pay rate | $18.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 8-10 hours per week |
Job description | This position will assist a cognitive linguistics research group in the development of their two websites: a frontend to a research database and a crowdsourcing, citizen-science game. Our modern tech stack includes Next.js (React), Typescript, a Golang REST API, and GitLab. Experience with these specific technologies is a bonus, but not required. |
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Notes | This job requires you to be on campus to complete all tasks. |
Marketing and Recruitment Assistant
Job number | 260-I |
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Job title | Marketing and Recruitment Assistant |
Department | Renison, Marketing and Recruitment |
Pay rate | $17.20 per hour |
Hours per week | 5.5 hours per week |
Job description | Provide assistance and support to marketing coordinator in producing flyers, posters, videos and other marketing materials |
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Microbiology Research Assistant
Job number | 309-I |
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Job title | Microbiology Research Assistant |
Department | Biology |
Pay rate | $17.20 per hour |
Hours per week | 6 hours per week (flexible) |
Job description | Perform general microbiology lab tasks such as making bacterial media and aseptic handling of bacterial cultures. Maintenance and continuing of bacterial mating experiments. General molecular biology tasks such as plasmid DNA extraction from bacteria and DNA purification protocols. Supportive role for general lab tasks such as making antibiotic stocks and chemical solutions and assisting in general lab maintenance such as washing dishware and filling pipette tips |
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Multilingual Community Engagement Liaison
Job number | 326-I |
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Job title | Multilingual Community Engagement Liaison |
Department | Architecture |
Pay rate | $22.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 5.5 hours per week |
Job description |
Supervised practical experience in the field of architecture, working directly with and engaging community members and stakeholders through a AI-based co-design and co-build process for a People Planning Process. Supervised training for community engagement, impact evaluation and data analysis will be provided throughout the position with skill development and training focusing on three specific areas:
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Notes | This job can be done remotely to complete all tasks. |
Publicity & Outreach Assistant
Job number | 263-I |
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Job title | Publicity & Outreach Assistant |
Department | Theatre and Performance |
Pay rate | $20.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 6-10 hours per week |
Job description | The Publicity & Outreach Assistant will work directly with the Director of Production & Theatre Operations to update the Department web site and support the publicity campaign for the department productions and events. The incumbent is responsible for adding content to the performance archives online; creating flyers and posters for events, and editing alumni profile videos. In the fall and winter terms, there is also a large component that is website creation on wix.com, which includes designing and implementing ideas from a student committee. Depending on the term, the incumbent will work on outreach events in either an administrative or a planning capacity. |
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Notes | This job can be done remotely to complete all tasks. |
Renison Connection Desk Assistant
Job number | 310-I |
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Job title | Renison Connection Desk Assistant |
Department | Student Experience & Housing |
Pay rate | $17.20 per hour |
Hours per week | 10 hours per week |
Job description |
Renison University College proudly offers the Moose Tracks Connection Desk – a front desk to support students. This service will be staffed by student leaders to provide front-line support specifically to Renison and University of Waterloo students. We are hiring students in the role of Connection Desk Assistant for the fall 2024 term. The Connection Desk Assistant will work a rotating schedule with other staff between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Connection Desk Assistants will assist in the coordination of front-line customer service for student inquiries, as well as supporting the Renison Student Experience and Housing team with projects related to administrative support. This role requires excellent customer service and communication skills, and a sincere desire to help others. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their client/customer service skills, while developing strong project management skills. The candidate will work collaboratively with multiple partners throughout Renison, including program managers and administrative staff, Student Experience and Housing staff, residence dons, and student peer leaders. As a Connection Desk Assistant, you will assist students with:
Provide Front-line Support for Students
Documentation and Administration
Communications
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Research Assistant
Job number | 149-I |
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Job title | Research Assistant |
Department | English |
Pay rate | $18.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 8-10 hours per week |
Job description | The Research Assistant will work with a research team cleaning and filtering data for a project on the rhetorical characteristics of language. |
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Notes | This job requires you to be on campus to complete all tasks. |
Student Library Assistant
Job number | 301-I |
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Job title | Student Library Assistant |
Department | Renison |
Pay rate | $17.20 per hour |
Hours per week | 8 hours per week |
Job description |
A part-time position to provide library supervision and support for two four-hour shifts, either in the evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and/or weekend shifts 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Position tasks and responsibilities
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Theatre & Performance Shop Assistant
Job number | 312-I |
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Job title | Theatre & Performance Shop Assistant |
Department | Theatre & Performance |
Pay rate | $20.00 per hour |
Hours per week | 6-10 hours per week |
Job description |
The position will support the operations of the Theatre Shops. Shop Duties may include but are not limited to maintenance, cleaning, dust management and calibration of tools, equipment and their accessories. Fabrication, painting and installation of department projects and productions. Organizing of supplies, inventory and labelling. Ensuring proper instructional signage, health & Safety and PPE supplies are organized and available. Follow WHMIS and SDS requirements and keeping current with safety regulations for material handling and storage. |
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