Work-study program

About the Work-study program

The Work–study program helps fund part-time jobs on campus for students who are in financial need. Eligible students may work up to 20 hours per week to a maximum of 200 hours per semester in administrative, research or technical positions. Jobs are subsidized by the ministère de l’Éducation et Enseignement supérieure and Concordia and pay between $12.50 and $14.50 per hour.

If you are interested in securing a Work Study job, there are some steps you must follow - and we can help you along the way.

Before you can apply for a Work Study job, you must apply for a Work Study Authorization.

General eligibility requirements

How to apply for a Work Study Authorization

Apply for Work-study authorization

Work-study authorization is required for potential employers to know you have met the eligibility requirements for the program. A new Work-study authorization is required each academic year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, here are the key dates you need to know:

Winter Term: Applications for Work-study program authorization will be accepted between October 15, 2018 and November 15, 2018. Jobs will be posted as of December 1, 2018.

For the 2019-2020 academic year, here are the key dates you need to know:

Summer Term: Applications for Work-study program authorization will be accepted between March 15, 2019 and April 15, 2019. Jobs will be posted as of April 1, 2019.

Fall Term: Applications for Work-study program authorization will be accepted between June 15, 2019 and July 15, 2019. Jobs will be posted as of August 1, 2019.

Winter Term: Applications for Work-study program authorization will be accepted between October 15, 2019 and November 15, 2019. Jobs will be posted as of December 1, 2019.

Here are the steps to follow to apply for Work-study authorization. Please remember that approval to participate in the program does not guarantee your employment.

Log on to your MyConcordia Portal
Click on “My Student Centre” on the left side of the screen
Click on “My Student Centre”
In the middle of the page, under Finances/Financial Aid, click on “Apply for Bursaries or Scholarships”
Choose “Concordia Aid Year 19-20”
Choose Aid Declaration
After you complete your Aid Declaration, the online application of the Work-Study program will be available to you under Awards Applications. Please complete and submit.
Approvals for participation in the program are issued by e-mail within 10 business days of receiving a completed application and no later than the job posting date of the term.
Approvals are issued in three categories: Quebec (Q), Rest of Canada (C) and International (I). Please remember which category you have been approved for as you will need to apply for positions in the same approval category.
Approval is conditionally granted for the entire academic year in the term that all the eligibility requirements are met. All eligibility criteria must be maintained for the full period of approved Work-study participation. Eligibility is verified throughout the term and students who are no longer eligible will not be able to participate. If you have experienced a change in circumstances, please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Applying for jobs under the Work-study program

How to apply for positions

Once you have received your Work-study approval, it’s time to find that job! Check out the listings Here. Please remember to apply only to jobs that match the category of approval you have received – Q, C or I. Interested employers will contact you directly to set up potential interviews. Please make sure you bring your Work-study approval to the interview.

If you are hired under the Work-study program, your employer will negotiate your salary and arrange for payment directly with you. They will also let us know that you’ve been hired and the position is filled.

All Work-study positions are Casual appointments as defined in the Human Resources Introduction and Definitions Policy HR1.

Please remember, you must maintain ALL the program eligibility requirements throughout the entire period you are working in a Work-study position. Eligibility is verified per semester and ineligible students will not be able to participate in the program. If you have experienced a change in circumstances, please let us know as soon as possible.

For further information...

If you have any questions about your application for a Work Study Authorization, or if you need further information about the Work Study Program, please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office in person, or by email at fundingyoureducation@concordia.ca.

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