Work-Study Program

Laurentian University offers Work-Study opportunities year-round. The four Work-Study terms and the maximum weeks and hours students can work are detailed in the table below.

NOTE: Students must reapply before the start of every term to be considered for a position.

Be enrolled in full-time studies: 

• Graduate student enrolled full time
• Undergraduate student taking 60% (9 credits per term) or more of a full course load
• Student with a disability taking 40% (6 credits per term) or more of a full course load

Demonstrate financial need (based on the following information):

• Existing employment (part-time or full-time, off campus or on campus including GTA positions)
• Grants, awards or loans (e.g., OSAP, line of credit, bursaries or scholarships)
• Tuition exemption
• Current living arrangement
• Other information relating to your financial status, if relevant

When and how can I apply for the Work-Study program?

Students will receive an email from the Work-Study team regarding the start of the application process, along with a link to the online application form which can be found on the website. Students will be asked to fill out and submit the application form by a specified date and time.

How do I apply for a Work-Study position after I get approved for the program?

If you are approved for Work-Study, you will be sent a link to a list of available student positions. It is your responsibility to email your cover letter and résumé to the contact person listed under the position you are interested in.

The employer may be coordinating follow-up interviews and selecting the best candidate for their position. Being approved for Work-Study does not guarantee you a position.

What are the requirements of a Work-Study position?

Work-Study positions would have the following characteristics:

• Designed to accommodate the student’s academic schedule;
• Situated on campus, in the field, or remotely, with supervised support and training;
• Consists of duties that are related to the student’s program of study and/or employ good sound experiential learning principles;
• Involves projects that offer the student developmental opportunities to build new  skills, acquire new knowledge, or enhance existing knowledge and skills (i.e., employment related skills, research experience, or professional/office experience); 
• Enables students to add to their résumé, to enhance their career readiness, and to support a positive career path for them upon graduation;
• Does not replace or subsidize existing positions; and does not conflict with any existing collective agreements.

How much of each position’s salary is covered by Work-Study?

The program normally offers a subsidy of approximately 65% to pay the student’s position salary, while the employers pay the remaining 35% of their salary as well as their benefits. This is subject to change every term, as it is dependent on funding available to Work-Study.

When and how can I apply for Work-Study as an employer?

Employers will receive an email from the Work-Study team regarding the start of the application process, along with a link to the online application form. Employers will be asked to fill out and submit the application form by a specified date and time. Applications may be received after the deadline, although they will be filled subsequently based on availability.

One form will need to be completed for every job requested and will need to include the job title and job description in both official languages (English and French). As we return to deliver services on campus, with some still working and learning remotely, employers will be asked to reflect on if and how their position(s) can be done remotely as well as in person to offer flexibility to students if possible.

How will I be notified once my position proposal has been reviewed?

After reviewing all position proposals, a memorandum form will be sent to every employer confirming the approval or denial for funding of their position.

If approved, sign and send back the memorandum to careerhub@laurentian.ca to confirm funding.

If denied, your proposal can still be considered if any additional funding is presented over the term; in this case, you would be contacted directly by the Work-Study team with the next steps.

How do I fill my position after it gets approved?

If you wish to request a specific student for the position, indicate it on the memorandum form received by Work-Study. Once the indicated student gets approved for Work-Study, the hiring process can begin.

All unmatched students who are approved for Work-Study will be sent a link to a list of available student positions. It is their responsibility to email their cover letter and résumé to the contact person listed under the positions they are interested in. 

You, as the employer, will be coordinating follow-up interviews and selecting the best candidate for your position. Being approved for Work-Study does not guarantee that your position will be filled, as it is dependent on the number of student applicants we receive and what their interests are.

Once you have decided on the student for the position, confirm your decision by contacting the student and careerhub@laurentian.ca.

The student then needs to complete paperwork for the position, which is sent to them once approved for Work-Study. Once all the completed employer and student forms have been submitted, you will be notified that the hiring process is complete and the student can begin to work.