Work Study Program
The Work Study Program is offered jointly through Career Services and the Financial Aid and Awards Office. It is funded by Queen’s University. The objective is to provide an opportunity for students with financial need to receive priority for certain part-time jobs during their academic terms.
Please note that you may not commence work until a signed contract has been confirmed by Career Services and returned to your employer.
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International Students
Are you an international student wondering if Work Study is still available to you? Yes it is! There are a few things you will need to be aware of:
If you are in Canada and the duties of the position are delivered on campus or remotely, please follow the department's hiring process. You will need to have a valid Study Permit and Social Insurance Number (SIN).
If you are new to Queen's and outside of Canada, please visit the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC) website or contact isa@queensu.ca to learn about work eligibility in Canada.
Now Employers can post their job opportunities for Summer term
15 Mar Students can start to view summer job postings on MyCareer.
Check back frequently as jobs can be posted at anytime after this date.
Late Mar Students can submit their application for entitlement (to Financial Aid and Awards)
1 May Students can begin work during their summer term
1 Aug Deadline for students to apply for Work Study entitlement (to Financial Aid and Awards)
31 Aug Last day summer Work Study employees can work
18 Jun Students can submit their application for entitlement (to Financial Aid and Awards)
On-going Employers can post their job opportunities for fall/winter terms
19 Jul Students can start to view fall/winter job postings on MyCareer.
1 Sep Students can begin their fall/winter or fall term only Work Study position
15 Sep Deadline for students to apply for Work Study entitlement (to Financial Aid and Awards)
31 Dec Last day a fall term only Work Study employee can work
2 Jan Students can begin their winter term only Work Study position
26 Apr Last day a fall/winter term or winter term only Work Study employee can work
Log in to MyCareer with your NetID:
- View job postings under the Work Study module
- View all the positions that interest you
- Follow the application instructions under each job posting
- Allow two weeks, if you have not heard back from the employer, to follow up with them
Not finding any jobs that interest you?
- View job postings under the Work Study module
- You can find your own position
- Approach faculty, staff, or departments and let them know you have a Work Study entitlement
- If they are not familiar with the Work Study program have them contact the program coordinator at wkstudy@queensu.ca
Please note: Operational need and student availability will influence the number of work hours available, up to the maximum provided by the program, which is posted on your signed agreement.
To work on campus in the Work Study Program students must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
International students cannot apply for a SIN until after being hired by a Work Study employer.
- To get a SIN number, seek direction on the Queen's University International Centre website
- Service Canada is at 1300 Bath Road in the Frontenac Mall
The rate of pay is $16.55 per hour (effective September 1, 2023) plus vacation pay.
The Work Study subsidy only applies if you have received an entitlement from Financial Aid and Awards.
Entitlement Breakdown
Divide your entitlement by the hourly rate:
$3,000 181
$2,000 121
$1,500 91
$1,000 60
Download the Student Manual 2023-2024 (PDF, 1.3MB) which contains guidelines and procedures for starting and succeeding in a Work Study position.
- Visit this page first: Phishing & Job Scams
- Find a Job on Campus Tipsheet (PDF, 667 kB)
- AMS Job Board
- Local employment centres
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