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Work Study Program

Twice a year (fall-winter and summer), the Work Study program offers paid, on-campus positions that provide you with an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skills and explore how your academic studies translate to career possibilities.

Work Study opportunities must provide students with the opportunity to engage in experiential learning under the direction of a staff member, faculty member or librarian. Work Study opportunities should be co-created with a student’s professional development and sense of belonging as a priority and must not be a role that is required for the operational needs of the unit. The scope and complexity of Work Study opportunities will vary across units and roles, but should leverage a Work Integrated Learning framework to include each of these components:

  • An opportunity to develop and articulate workplace skills and competencies.
  • An opportunity to build workplace experience, networks and self-knowledge, such as navigating workplace expectations, culture, identities and values.
  • Exploration of how academic studies connect to workplace competencies.
  • Reflection on how the Work Study experience translates to career possibilities.

Positions are available at all three campuses.

All Work Study positions are Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognized.

If you would prefer to view the information on CLNx as a PDF, please contact workstudy@utoronto.ca.

Attend leadership and development workshops for Work Study supervisors:

Work Study: Best Practices for Equitable & Inclusive Hiring
Date: Thursday, May 1
Start Time: 10 a.m.
End Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Online
Register on CLNx

Work Study: Supporting Students
Date: Monday, May 26
Start Time: 10 a.m.
End Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Online
Register on CLNx

Student eligibility

To be eligible for a Work Study position, you must be working towards a University of Toronto degree and must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Undergraduate students
  • Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 0.5 FCE (full course equivalent)
  • Must continue to meet the eligibility course load for the duration of the contract.
Graduate students
  • Graduate students must be registered for the summer session
  • Must maintain registration status for the duration of the contract.
International students
  • International students are welcome in the Work Study program! In addition to the Work Study requirements above, students are subject to Government of Canada rules and regulations regarding on-campus work.
  • Individual student circumstances vary; the Work Study Program is not equipped to answer questions related to Canada Immigration policies. We encourage you to review the general information from the Centre for International Experience (CIE), and contact your specific campus (UTM, UTSG, UTSC) immigration advising team for more support.

Note: The University is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the University will be conducted in Ontario.

To be eligible for a Work Study position, you must be working towards a University of Toronto degree and must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Undergraduate students
  • Must be enrolled in at least 2.0 FCE (full course equivalent); minimum 0.5 credits in one session and 1.5 credits in the other.
  • Must continue to meet the eligibility course load for the duration of the contract.

Graduate students

  • Must be registered in both Fall and Winter sessions.
  • Must maintain registration status for the duration of the contract.

International students

  • International students are welcome in the Work Study program! In addition to the Work Study requirements above, students are subject to Government of Canada rules and regulations regarding on-campus work.
  • Individual student circumstances vary; the Work Study Program is not equipped to answer questions related to Canada Immigration policies. We encourage you to review the general information from the Centre for International Experience (CIE), and contact your specific campus (UTM, UTSG, UTSC) immigration advising team for more support.

Note: The University is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the University will be conducted in Ontario.

  • Non-degree students.
  • Students on a co-op work term and not registered in the sessional course load.
  • Students registered in the Toronto School of Theology.
  • Students who have graduated and are no longer registered.
  • Students who do not have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).
  • Study Abroad Program participants.

  • You are expected to meet the eligibility requirements during the Work Study hiring period.
  • You may only accept ONE Work Study position within each program cycle.
  • You will not be allowed to switch positions after you have signed your Letter of Offer and received the electronic approval notification from the Work Study Program.

Note: The university is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the university will be conducted in Ontario.

Application periods and hiring dates

  • Application period (the window of time you can apply for jobs): Friday, April 4 – Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9 a.m.
  • Program period (when you may work, your employment start and end dates): First Day of Classes – Friday, August 15, 2025  

  • Application period (the window of time you can apply for jobs): Dates to be announced in May 2025
  • Program period (when you may work, your employment start and end dates): Dates to be announced in May 2025

Info Sessions and Workshops

Work Study Info Session – Students with a Disability
Date: Thurs, April 10
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
End Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Online
Register on CLNx

Work Study Info Session – Graduate Students
Date: Thurs, April 17
Start Time: 11 a.m.
End Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Register on CLNx

Work Study Info Session – General
Date: Tues, April 22
Start Time: 11:30 a.m.
End Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Register on CLNx

Work Study Info Session – General
Date: Tues, May 6
Start Time: 10 a.m.
End Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Online
Register on CLNx

Work Study video series

Check out the Work Study Video Series to learn more about the benefits for students and faculty, and how to apply on CLNx.

Work Study General

Work Study Faculty

Work Study Research Stream

Applying to Work Study on CLNx

View the playlist on YouTube

Visit the Work Study job board on the CLNx for more info on opportunities, eligibility requirements, dates, hours and rate of pay, and tips on getting hired!