Applications for Full Time Summer Work Study 2024 will be accepted from Feb 9th at 9:00am - Mar 22nd, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Purpose and Scope

The Full Time Summer Work Study Program is designed to give OSAP students the opportunity to work at King's University College during the summer, while gaining valuable work experience. Students can work up to 7.5 hours per day, during which they will receive a half hour unpaid lunch and 2 paid 15 minute breaks. Most students choose to take these together to give themselves an hour lunch, which can be discussed with your supervisor. The student will work up to 35 hours per week at a pay rate of $16.55/hour which includes 4% vacation pay. 

Students are entitled to a 30 minute unpaid break when working more than 5 hours, per the Employee Standards Act.

Eligibility

  • Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. If you are an International student, please click here.
  • Must have been a full time undergraduate student (min 60% course load or 40% if you have a permanent disability) at King's in the previous September - April study period.
  • Must be returning to King's as a full time undergraduate student (min 60% course load or 40% if you have a permanent disability) in the upcoming year and completed their Intent to Register. 
  • Must have achieved a minimum of 60% average in the previous academic year.
  • Must have been a Full-Time OSAP recipient in the previous academic year and expect to be an OSAP recipient in the upcoming year.
  • Must be available to work from May to August, regular working hours, per job descriptions.

Meeting the eligibility requirements is not a guarantee of employment. Students approved to participate in the program will be competing with other students to receive an offer of employment from one of the positions listed. 

How to Apply

  • Submit a resume and cover letter online, for each of the job(s) you wish to be considered for.
  • Job listings and online portal available here once program opens.
  • Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline has passed. 
  • Supervisors will contact those students they wish to interview (please allow 4 -5 weeks from application deadline).
  • Applications for 2024 Full Time Summer Work Study will be accepted from Feb 9th at 9:00am - Mar 22nd, 2024, at 11:59pm. Please apply early to ensure you don't run into any technical issues at the last minute, when support staff is unavailable to provide assistance. 

Hiring Process

  • If hired, your supervisor will complete a contract with you. The completed contract needs to be submitted to Student Financial Services for processing.
  • The first day students are able to begin working is May 1.

 

 

 

 

 

Improve your resumes, personal statements and application letters with assistance from The Write Place at King's.

Students can also access information and resources through King's Careers Connect page.

Policy Information

Students working under the Ontario Work Study Plan are classified as part-time employees of King’s University College and will receive a T-4 slip. These positions carry with them all the responsibilities associated with any employee/employer relationship. Therefore, it is essential that you:

  • Establish a clear understanding of the hours and days to be worked along with a mutual understanding of your duties and responsibilities.
  • Notify your supervisor of any changes to your agreed hours of employment.
  • Provide your supervisor with hours worked on a weekly basis.
  • Notify the Student Financial Services Office if you withdraw from the program, in order to make your remaining funds available to other students.

King's University College is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, race, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

King's University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College's employment opportunities.  

If you have any questions please contact Student Financial Services at studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca or 519-433-3491 ext.4319.