Laurier Work Study Program

Are you a full-time domestic student looking for a part-time job on campus? If so, you may be eligible for the Laurier Work Study Program (LWSP). See below for more information about the program including the types of positions included and the benefits of participating in the program.

For more information on timelines and applying to have your eligibility assessed, see LWSP Eligibility and Job Applications for more information. If you've accepted an LWSP position (congratulations!), see Onboarding and Program Requirements for more information.

If you're an undergraduate international student, you can check out the International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP). If you're interested in more information about other on-campus job opportunities, see Jobs on Campus.

What is the LWSP?

The LWSP is an experiential learning program that supports part-time on-campus job opportunities for full-time domestic students in financial need. The program provides eligible students with an opportunity to work on-campus and gain valuable work experience. As a part of your role, you will engage in experiential learning programming facilitated by the Career Centre.

This programming will guide you in setting goals, keeping track of your progress in the role, and reflecting on your competencies and accomplishments. Once you complete your work term and programming, the position will be added to your Laurier Experience Record.

Types of Positions

The LWSP includes a variety of part-time on-campus positions. Depending on the role, jobs may be in-person, remote, or hybrid. There are two types of positions available to apply to: one- or two-term positions and short-term opportunities.

One- or Two-Term Positions

Positions typically average 5-10 hours/week. You will develop a schedule with your LWSP supervisor that fits your academic schedule. Students may only hold one position during each work term.

The hourly rate for most positions will be $17.50/hour (starting fall 2024); however, some specialized positions may offer a higher rate of pay.

Examples of positions:

Content Creator, 5 hours/week – support marketing goals, create and update content for social media platforms, and attend campus events/activities to capture photos/videos.
Program Assistant, 10 hours/week – provide administrative program support, track student progress in program, maintain and update resources and templates, and moderate workshops and provide technical support.
Communications Assistant, 8 hours/week – support engagement with prospective and current students and promote faculty events and achievements to the general public through website updates and e-mail communications.

Short-Term Opportunities

These positions are for short-term (six-week maximum) events/projects and up to a maximum of 20 hours total.

All positions will be paid $17.50/hour (starting fall 2024).

Examples of positions:

Event Assistant – assist with on-campus event by greeting exhibitors, unloading booth materials, helping exhibitors to their table and answering questions.
Parking Attendant – help manage parking, welcome visitors, and ensure wayfinding goes smoothly at on-campus event.
Project Assistant – support program evaluation project by conducting an environmental scan, researching best practices at other institutions, and compiling findings into a brief report with references.
Digital Archive Assistant – scan paper documentation to PDF and digitally file following established procedures.
Office Inventory Support Assistant – review and re-organize inventory of print resources, identify and remove older versions of resources, and update inventory tracking.

Benefits of Participating in the LWSP

Make connections between your workplace experience and your personal and professional development
Increase awareness of transferable skills and an understanding of the significance of each work experience
Articulate what has been learned on the job and how to market these skills
Develop language that can be used on resumés, further education applications and in interviews
Include your work experience on your Laurier Experience Record. Once experiences are included on your LER, you can publish it and share it to LinkedIn, use it in your resumé or job interviews, and for further education applications.

Student Testimonials

“This experience has allowed me to develop my professional skills and learn more about digital literacy, 2 competencies I was hoping to expand on. I also was able to challenge my creativity and innovative thinking through my role! The team that I get to work with really makes this role enjoyable, as everyone is super supportive, helpful, and wants to see me succeed in this job and in my academic career! I couldn’t imagine my Laurier experience without this position and the amazing people I met through it!” Second year Business student

“Working on campus during the school year has allowed me to put myself out in ways I did not think I would. From engaging with various students per day to providing personalized tours to prospective students, these experiences have pushed me out of my comfort zone allowing me to an overall better student experience. I meet a lot of my close friends through working at Laurier which then pushed me further to get involved in non-work related activities like being an Ice Breaker or joining clubs and associations. Additionally, these experiences have helped me greatly in preparing for future careers as my future job requires interacting with various kinds of people and having a great understanding of their needs. Being an active member of the Laurier community has truly enriched my student experience.” Fourth year Liberal Arts student

“Over the past year, I have held a few positions on campus, each offering valuable competencies and hands-on experience that I can apply to any future career. Through these roles, I've developed my communication, technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. I have particularly enjoyed being able to engage with both the Laurier community and the larger KW area, which helped me better understand my connection to my community. These experiences have shaped my perspective on my future career path, and made my time at Laurier a more positive and enriching experience.” Third year Music student

“The Laurier Work-Study Program was a great experience that allowed me to be employed on campus while maintaining my school work and becoming more self-aware especially through the employer ‘conversations’. I had the opportunity to network with a variety of people and would love to participate in this program again next year.” Third year Arts student

“My experience in Laurier's Work Study Program allowed for the perfect balance between being a student and gaining hands-on experience in a workplace. While the job I held developed my technical skills in Microsoft Office applications, I had an amazing supervisor who set goals with me throughout my employment to develop other transferable skills.” Second year Business student

“<My supervisor> was amazing, she made sure I had the proper training and techniques to complete each task. She truly made the Work-Study experience a blast.” Second year Liberal Arts student

“The Work-Study Program provided me with an amazing set of skills to help me with my future experiences. The work atmosphere was professional and my supervisor was very helpful in my time in the program.” Third year Human and Social Sciences student

“The LWSP was the most amazing opportunity I've had thus far in helping me explore future career paths or looking into continuing my education in graduate programs offered at Laurier. I've gained sound functional skills and a learning experience in wetland plant ecology research that can help me find jobs upon graduation.” Third year Arts student