On campus employment
Work on campus!
There are more than 1,700 job opportunities in our student services and faculties. You can usually find a position related to your field of study and skill set. Make money, get work experience and minimize travel time between class and work. It’s a great way to build a schedule that lets you prioritize your studies. You’ll also have a resumé that wows employers by the time you graduate.
Work-Study Program
To apply for the Work-Study Program, access the Work Study Navigator through uoZone.
You must demonstrate financial need by completing the financial questionnaire. Do not include your projected salary for the summer.
Under the Admission tab, click Apply to the Work-Study Program. You must check the box “Include the current spring/summer term” and then click on Current.
Have been enrolled in at least nine units of courses as an undergraduate student or have been enrolled full time as a graduate student, at the University of Ottawa, for the Winter 2026 term, and be returning to studies at the University of Ottawa for the following Fall term.
You can only be matched to one work-study position per term, typically from 30 to 35 hours of work per week for the summer (May to August). Hiring for Summer 2026 starts March 18, 2026.
Work in residence
If you’d like to give students the safe, rewarding residence experience they need to thrive personally and academically, working in residence might be for you! Whether you’d like to help foster a sense of belonging and community or are passionate about residence safety and lending a helping hand where needed, working in residence is sure to be a win-win situation.
Work with Recreation
Do you have a passion for fitness and well-being? Working with Recreation might be for you! Support programming and activities, while promoting the Gee-Gees brand and playing a vital role in instilling uOttawa pride. Part-time positions include intramural referees, personal trainers, lifeguards, fitness attendants and more.
Varsity Sports
Join the Gee-Gees team! Help with select Gee-Gees home football, soccer, rugby, hockey, volleyball and basketball varsity events and more. Positions include social media interns, announcers and event staff. You could even be the next mascot! The main hiring period is between July 1 and August 15, but we accept applicants year-round.
Student Assistantship opportunities
Teaching Assistant (TA) and Research Assistant (RA) positions play an important role at the University of Ottawa. In a classroom or in a research lab, you could perform a variety of tasks, such as teaching assistance, correcting, monitoring labs, conducting discussion groups, reviewing literature, collecting and analyzing data, developing and conducting experiments and so much more! To find student jobs in your faculty, narrow your search in Workday using the filters.
Work in outreach and student recruitment
Looking for a rewarding job on campus? The Liaison Office and the Outreach Office are hiring students to join their teams. With several positions available for summer or fall 2026, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, meet new people, and make a difference in the student community.
Contact us
Career Corner
University Centre (map)
85 University, 2nd floor
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Canada