Campus Employment

On Campus Employment

Obtaining on-campus employment is a great way to gain work experience while also earning money to offset the cost of your education.

Every year hundreds of students take part in these employment opportunities whether for a couple of hours or for up to 10 hours a week. It is a great way for students to make the extra money they need to attend TWU.

 

Most of the employment opportunities are for students who have demonstrated financial need. To find out more about on-campus employment go to Financial Aid.

How to apply for on-campus employment?

  1. Apply for campus employment through the Financial Aid Office by February 28.
  2. The Financial Aid Office will inform you by letter if you have been accepted.
  3. Begin your job search at Student Employment Opportunities Online
  4. Apply directly to the supervisor as indicated on the job posting.
  5. When you receive a job offer see "Next steps" below.

How to apply for on-campus SUMMER employment?

  1. Begin your job search at Student Employment Opportunities Online
  2. Fill in the application form and save it as follows: "Summer Application - Your Name - Current Year" (e.g. Summer Application - John Smith - 2011).
    NOTE: to save the form you must use the "icon" of a disk (see below). DO NOT go to "File" and "Save Page As" or your information will be lost.If you are using Google Chrome as your web browser you will see these options in the bottom left-hand corner.  To download the form click here.

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  3. Email the completed application with an updated resume to Lois Penner at lpenner@twu.ca
  4. Supervisors for each position will short-list the candidates they would like to interview and will contact you to set up a time.
  5. Successful candidates who are offered a position will need to follow the "Next Steps" below.

 

Next steps after being offered a position . . .

  1. Obtain a copy of the contract and non-disclosure agreement from your supervisor
  2. Stop by the Student Success Centre to sign up for an appointment with Lois.
  3. At your appointment be sure to bring the following:
    • contract
    • non-disclosure form
    • social insurance number
    • a blank cheque(if possible)
    • study permit if an international student