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To be eligible for SWEP positions, students must be:
- currently registered in their first full-time Queen’s undergraduate degree program and
- returning to the same full-time Queen’s undergraduate degree program in the fall
Students with disabilities who are registered with Queen’s Student Accessibility Services will be evaluated as full-time as long as they are enrolled in at least 40% of a full course load (6.0 credit units in each term of study) in the terms before and after the SWEP summer term.
Please note that concurrent B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) students are eligible.
All SWEP job descriptions will be posted online in MyCareer, and you must apply through MyCareer.
Each job posting indicates what is required, how to address your cover letter, and job-specific details about how to apply. Check dates and deadlines for important posting dates and application deadlines. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
After the student application deadline, all electronic applications are made available to employers. Employers then commence hiring from their SWEP applicant pool. Departments will contact students directly with regard to interviews and job offers.
After a student has accepted a SWEP position, they must meet with their employer to sign an employment contract.
Start and End Dates
Employment can commence on or after May 1st and must terminate by August 31st. Jobs may run a maximum of 16 weeks in this 18-week window. Actual start and finish dates will depend on the needs of the employer.
Dates to Remember 2026-27
16 Dec 2026 Summer 2027 job postings available for students to view in MyCareer
10 Feb 2027 Deadline for students to apply to SWEP Summer 2027 job postings
1 May 2026 Beginning of Student Work Term period
Mid-May Complete EL WrapAround Part 1
Mid-August Complete EL WrapAround Part 2
31 Aug 2027 End of Student Work Term period
You must apply to SWEP jobs online through MyCareer.
To successfully apply for a job, you must:
- Ensure you are eligible to apply for a SWEP job (you are enrolled as a full-time student, not set to graduate at the end of this year)
- Create an application package by completing the required documents for each position you are interested in
- Submit your applications through MyCareer
- Confirm you have applied to the job though the MyCareer portal
To work in the SWEP program students must have a Social Insurance Number
To learn how to get a SIN number, go to the Queen's University International Centre website
Please read the Student Work Study & SWEP Manual
The Student Manual includes important details about working in a SWEP position. This manual will help you understand how to accept a job, what to do after you’ve been hired and before you begin, and the payment process. It is a valuable and informative resource for all SWEP students, and will help you make a trouble-free transition to your new workplace.
Are the jobs full time?
The program does not require that employers submit only full-time positions; however, the vast majority of jobs are for 16 weeks at 35 hours per week. Some employers may offer students some flexibility in when those hours are worked.
When do the jobs begin?
Employment can commence on or after May 1 and must terminate by August 31. Jobs may run a maximum of 16 weeks in this 18-week window. Actual start and finish dates will depend on the needs of the employer.
Who does the hiring?
The department, faculty, or school which has had its SWEP job proposal approved hires the student. Once the employer has access to the applications they will conduct interviews, select a candidate, and make a job offer.
How many student jobs are available?
For summer 2026, 190 on-campus summer positions were created through SWEP.
How much do I get paid?
The 2027 summer base rate is $18.95 per hour, plus vacation pay.
What types of jobs are available?
There are a wide variety of SWEP positions available from all faculties, and they change every year.
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“My SWEP experience was amazing. I developed an immense and vast skillset at my job and it helped me understand what my future career path may look like.”
Sophia Ewaniuk