On campus employment
Discover new aspects of uOttawa and get practical job experience right here on campus.
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 fill out the financial questionnaire, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled as a full-time student. You can only be matched to one work-study position per term, typically from seven to 12 hours of work per week. Hiring for spring-summer 2025 starts March 14, 2025.
You must fill out the financial questionnaire, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled as a full-time student. You can only be matched to one work-study position per term, typically from seven to 12 hours of work per week. Hiring for spring-summer 2025 starts March 14, 2025.
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.
Work in the Health and Wellness sector
Are you a caring individual concerned with the well-being of the University community? The Health and Wellness sector staff provide valuable support to uOttawa students. Explore the opportunities available!
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.
Contact us
Career Corner
University Centre (map)
85 University, 2nd floor
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Canada