Work Study Program

Some examples of Work Study positions on-campus:

• Research Assistant
• Assistant Technician
• Office Assistant

As a Work Study student, you are an important part of the University community. Not only are you a student, but you are also an employee! The supervisors that hire Work Study students rely on you to complete your assigned duties so that the services and research being done here is fulfilled. Remember to always keep your supervisor informed of your availability.

REMINDER:

• You must apply for Work Study program first before you apply for any of these opportunities listed.
• You may accept and actively work for one Work Study position during the work period.

You are eligible for the Work-Study Program if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Currently an undergraduate or graduate student (PACE and ELP students are currently ineligible);
• Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e., at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services);
• Completed 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent);
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0;
• Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources)*; and
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.

* Some students make a mistake on the financial need assessment section of the application. An application is incomplete if you have put zero resources. As a full-time student, you are expected to have some form of funding.

You must apply first. Once assessments are done, we will notify you through your UW webmail account. Awards Office completes assessments once a week until the application closes.

Eligible students applying for Work Study positions must present their Work Study eligibility email notice with their job application.

IMPORTANT: Work Study student employees may hold only one position at any point during the work period.

Hourly rates can differ with the nature of the job, your work history and the responsibilities of the job. The rate of pay will be indicated on the job posting. The minimum wage in the Province of Manitoba as of October 1, 2024 is $15.80 per hour, so all positions will be at this rate or higher.

There is no maximum number of hours for Work Study positions per week. However, being a student and keeping up with your studies is your primary job. International students can visit the ISS employment webpage for more information.

Important: Students may only hold one Work Study position at any given time during the work period.

If you are a faculty or staff member and would like to request a Work Study position for the 2024-25 Fall/Winter session, please submit your request by the deadline.

Position Request Form Deadline: August 31, 2024

Positions will be distributed as evenly as possible among departments, with priority given to proposals that are research-based or enhance the student experience. The Awards Office will notify employers of position decisions by late October.

Please refer to Work Study Overview and Checklist for Employers as often as needed for complete information regarding this program. If your inquiry cannot be answered by this document, please email awards@uwinnipeg.ca (ATTN: Kezia).