Work-Study Program

Students

Part-time work on campus

Build your skills while you study. The Work-Study program allows you to gain 120 hours of professional employment experience in conjunction with your studies. It is an excellent way to explore career paths, expand your network, build your resume, and develop professional skills. You will receive mentorship from faculty and staff to gain meaningful work experience where you will set goals, identify knowledge gaps, and develop the skills you will need for your future career.

Student eligibility

Work-Study students are required to be:

Full-time (enrolled in a minimum of nine UFV credits or 6 credits for students registered at the Centre for Accessibility Services)
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Students must have completed one semester at UFV.
Students who have graduated are not eligible.

Work term hours

Each work term is either 60 hours or 120 hours, depending on the position. You and your supervisor will set your hours to fit your schedule. Please note that Work-Study positions do not include overtime hours (over 8 hours / day and 40 hours / week). Working on statutory holidays is not allowed.

How to apply to work-study positions

There is no separate application process for the program. All Work-Study positions are posted on CareerLink. Students who meet the eligibility requirements may apply directly by submitting their resume and any required documents through the job posting of interest.

Please review each posting carefully and tailor your resume, cover letter, and other documents to the specific position to achieve the best results. If you need help with your resume or cover letter, you can book a Career Coaching appointment or attend a drop-in session. For more information https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/career-services/.

Faculty & Staff

Hire students to work on campus

The Work-Study Grant Program provides full-time UFV students the opportunity to work part-time on campus. These professional employment opportunities help students gain experience and build skills to include on their resume.

Work-Study jobs are flexible with class schedules
Minimum wage + 10% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays
Each Work-Study Grant allocation is 120 hours
The Work-Study Grant Program does not cover overtime (over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week) or statutory holidays
Faculty and staff post their Work-Study positions, and students apply directly to the posting through CareerLink.
For more information please read theWork-Study Grant Program Application Guidelines & Supervisor Handbook- 2025/26

Work-Study Grant application deadlines and review

Call for Work-Study grant applications: January 15
Work-Study grant application deadline: February 15
Funding decisions sent to applicants via email: March 15

NEW! Work-Study Application Process

IMPORTANT: Please read the New Work-Study Grant Program Application Guidelines & Supervisor Handbook- 2026/27 before beginning the application process. All information is outlined in the handbook.

Please note the Work-Study Grant application process has changed! A new streamlined application process is now in place. Applications will now be submitted through Microsoft forms (see link below) instead of CareerLink.

Download the Work-Study Work-Study Job Posting Template 2026/27 then fill it out and save it; this is a required attachment for the application.
Please use the following link to access the application form. Work-Study Grant Application Form (2026-2027). This link will open on January 15, 2026.
Submit one application form for each job title.
Please remember to press submit after completing the form.
Please read the handbook before you start your application as it contains all the information.