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Work/Study Programs (On-Campus Employment)
Study Here. Work Here.
Interested in joining the Work/Study Program? We’re excited to launch the
Study Here. Work Here. campaign – a series of events and activities designed to help you confidently prepare your Work/Study application for
Fall/Winter 2026-2027!
Access resources, events and supports that will guide you through the recruitment and hiring cycle.
Click here to explore Work/Study Support
FAQs: Ask Work/Study Admin
Have questions about the Work/Study program? Visit our FAQ site to help provide you with the answers you're looking for.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FAQs: ASK WORK/STUDY ADMIN
Work/Study Resource Hub
The Resource Hub is intended to help you easily access available resources to navigate through the Work/Study program at York University. From recruitment and employment supports, we’ve assembled this hub to help you with your Work/Study needs.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WORK/STUDY RESOURCE HUB
About Work/Study Programs
Our Work/Study Programs give eligible undergraduate students paid, on-campus work that develops professional skills and contributes to the University. Enrich your classroom experiences and get support and tools needed to develop competencies that will contribute to your long-term personal and professional success.
Work Study Eligibility Criteria
You Must:
- Meet the skills and experience requirements set by the department or unit in which you would like to work
- Be a full- or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program
- Meet the minimum course load requirements as follows:
ACADEMIC SESSION
ACTIVITY LEVEL
DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY?
SESSIONAL COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENTS
Fall/Winter
(September-April)
Full-time
No
At least 18 credits
AND
No less than 6 credits in each term
Yes
At least 12 credits in the session
AND
No less than 3 credits in each term
Part-time
No
At least 12 credits in the session
AND
No less than 6 credits in each term
Yes
At least 6 credits in the session
AND
No less than 3 credits in each term
Summer
(May-August)
Full-time
No
You Must Meet One Of The Following:
At least 9 credits during the SU session
OR
At least 6 credits in the previous winter term AND will be returning to undergraduate studies in the following fall/winter session
Yes
You Must Meet One Of The Following:
At least 6 credits during the SU session
OR
At least 3 credits in the previous winter term AND will be returning to undergraduate studies in the following fall/winter session
Part-time
No
You Must Meet One Of The Following:
At least 6 credits during the SU session
OR
At least 6 credits in the previous winter term AND will be returning to undergraduate studies in the following fall/winter session
Yes
You Must Meet One Of The Following:
At least 3 credits during the SU session
OR
At least 3 credits in the previous winter term AND will be returning to undergraduate studies in the following fall/winter session
You Must:
- Meet the skills and experience requirements set by the department or unit in which you would like to work
- Be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program
- Have a valid study permit and social insurance number for the employment period
- Meet the minimum course load requirements as follows:
ACADEMIC SESSION
ACTIVITY LEVEL
DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY?
SESSIONAL COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENTS
Fall/Winter
(September-April)
Full-time
No
At least 18 credits
AND
No less than 9 credits in each term
Yes
At least 12 credits in the session
AND
No less than 6 credits in each term
Summer
(May-August)
Full-time
No
You Must Meet One Of The Following:
At least 9 credits during the SU session
OR
At least 9 credits in the previous winter term AND will be returning to full-time undergraduate studies in the following fall/winter session
Yes
You Must Meet One Of The Following:
At least 6 credits during the SU session
OR
At least 6 credits in the previous winter term AND will be returning to full-time undergraduate studies in the following fall/winter session
Note: As an international student, it is important that you understand and adhere to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations for on- and off-campus work authorization.
There is no IRCC limit on hours worked for on-campus employment. However, off-campus employment is subject to a limit of 24 hours per week during scheduled academic terms.
Understand whether your Work/Study job is considered “on-campus” or “off-campus” for IRCC purposes:
IRCC defines “on-campus” as any campus of the university within the same municipality. International students who are
registered full time at Keele or Glendon may consider work performed on either of those campuses as
on-campus employment provided that they meet work authorization requirements. However, work performed at the Markham Campus would be considered
off-campus employment.
International students who are registered full-time at Markham may consider work at Markham Campus as
on-campus employment provided they meet work authorization requirements. However, work performed at the Keele or Glendon campus would be considered
off-campus employment.
Visit the York International website for details.
Eligibility
You must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application for each academic session in which you seek a Work/Study position.
The University reviews your application and lets hiring units know if you are eligible to work. Eligibility to hold a Work/Study position does not guarantee an employment offer.
If you withdraw from your studies during the academic session or fail to meet the criteria listed below, you are no longer eligible for the Work/Study program and must resign from your position.
International students: York University work/study students can work at any of York’s three campuses. If you choose to work at a different York campus than the one you are enrolled at (Keele, Glendon or Markham), it is important that you check whether your work/study job is defined by IRCC as “on-campus” (within the same municipality) or “off-campus” (within a different municipality) to comply with work authorization limits. See eligibility information below and visit the York International website for details.
Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Work/Study Eligibility Period
The eligibility application for General Work/Study, LEAP, and RAY positions opens from
July 14, 2026 to
February 12, 2027.
Work/Study Eligibility Application
Quick Links
- Work/Study Students Resources Hub
- FAQs: Ask Work/Study Admin
Important Work/Study Dates For Fall/Winter 2026-2027:
July 14, 2026 Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Work/Study Eligibility Application goes live
July 14, 2026 General, LEAP and RAY positions will be posted for viewing on Experience York
July 14 – October 23, 2026
Fall/Winter 2026-2027 recruitment and hiring period
RAY job applications will be collected through Experience York and General Work/Study and LEAP job applications will be collected on YU Hire
September 8, 2026 First day of work for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Work/Study term
February 12, 2027 Last day to submit a Work/Study Eligibility Application for Fall/Winter 2026-2027
April 30, 2027 Last day of the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Work/Study term
Restrictions
You can accept only one Work/Study position per session.
If you are a non-degree student — for example, a visiting student or attending York on a Letter of Permission — then you are not eligible for a Work/Study position.
You cannot hold a Work/Study position in the same term as when you hold a NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Undergraduate Student Research Award, LA&PS’ Dean Award for Research Excellence (DARE), or Lassonde Undergraduate Research Award (LURA).
You are not permitted to hold a Work/Study position in the same term that you are on an academic exchange.
Types of Work/Study Positions
Staff mentor you and give you experiential on-the-job training and guidance while you support departments and faculties in a variety of clerical, administrative and technical roles.
Leadership, Engagement and Ambassadorship (LEAP) hires undergraduate students for positions such as YU Start Leaders, Student Recruitment Ambassadors and Peer Educators/Mentors.
Develop skills such as leadership, peer mentoring and peer support. There is less clerical work than in most Work/Study positions — usually less than 20% of a LEAP worker’s time is spent on clerical work.
Research at York (RAY) hires undergraduate students to work on research projects with faculty and other students.
The Research at York (RAY) program is one of three Work/Study Programs offered to York University and is an exclusive opportunity for eligible undergraduate students. You get to participate in research projects with faculty members and fellow students, as well as receive compensation at a competitive rate.
Eligibility
To see if you’re eligible for the RAY program, click on one of the following checklists based on your student status.
Domestic Students
Fall/Winter (September to April)
- Full-Time Domestic Student
- Part-Time Domestic Student
Summer (May to August)
- Full-Time Domestic Student
- Part-Time Domestic Student
International Students
Fall/Winter (September to April)
- Full-Time International Student
Summer (May to August)
- Full-Time International Student
Salary Rate
Recognizing the value of their contributions to York University research, RAY student wages are set at a minimum rate of $19.00 per hour to a maximum of $24.50 per hour. RAY positions are rated at the highest pay band within the Work/Study compensation framework.
- Rates for RAY positions and hours to be worked vary; details are available for each job posting on Experience York.
- RAY students are paid by hiring department through York’s payroll system.
- Your employer must obtain a York employee number for you, keep track of your hours worked, and approve and submit hours on your behalf every two weeks.
If you have any concerns about your pay, you will need to discuss these concerns with your employer. Work/Study Administration does not pay students and cannot make adjustments to your pay.
Benefits And Responsibilities
By participating in the RAY program, you can receive financial assistance to meet your direct educational costs (tuition, mandatory fees, and textbooks) and gain valuable research experience that will supplement your classroom learning. RAY will also give you a preview of the type of research that you might encounter in graduate school. As a RAY student, you will get work experience that will help you in your career post-graduation and receive mentorship from faculty members and senior/graduate students.
A RAY Position Can Provide You With Hands-on Research Experience While Assisting Faculty Members With Meaningful Research Support. Examples Of Quality Research Activities Include:
- Research proposal development
- Literature research, web research/surveys, archival research
- Preparing subjects for interviews
- Basic fieldwork or data collection
- Interview transcriptions
- Basic data/statistical analysis
- Translation of research materials
- Cataloguing
- Preparing and executing experiments
As a RAY student, you are a valued York University employee and have important responsibilities. All students are expected to:
- Complete your assigned duties
- Keep your supervisor informed of your availability to work the agreed-upon hour.
- Complete the Work/Study journal reflections and check-ins.
- If you are unable to honour your commitment, speak to your supervisor immediately and try to arrange a more workable schedule.
- If you withdraw or drop to part-time during the academic session, inform your employer and Work/Study Administration immediately; you may no longer be eligible for the RAY program and will have to resign from your position.
Have questions? Connect with Work/Study Administration:
- Email wspost@yorku.ca
- Attend a Virtual Work/Study Drop-in Session
Work/Study Journals and Check-Ins
Students who take a Work/Study or LEAP position also participate in the Work/Study Journals.
The Work/Study Journals Help You:
- create meaningful personal and professional goals and objectives
- recognize the value of your personal, academic and professional experiences
- identify your competencies and skills
- promote yourself with confidence.
Responsibilities
As a Work/Study student, you are a valued York University employee and have important responsibilities. You are expected to:
- actively participate in the Work/Study Journals
- complete your assigned duties
- inform your supervisor about your availability to work the agreed-upon hours
- immediately tell your supervisor if you are unable to honour your work commitments and try to arrange a more workable schedule
- immediately inform your supervisor if you withdraw from your studies during the academic session — you will no longer be eligible for the Work/Study Program and must resign from your position.
- If you are an international student, you are required to meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s work eligibility criteria.
Salary
Hourly rates vary with the job, responsibilities and your work experience. You can see the salary range on the job posting and/or when you interview for the position.
The hiring department pays you through York’s payroll system. Your employer gets a York employee number for you, keeps track of the hours you work and submits a payroll timesheet on your behalf every two weeks. Discuss any concerns about your pay with your employer.
Career Centre does not pay students and cannot adjust your pay.
Search for and Apply to General Work/Study, LEAP, and RAY positions
You can find Work/Study positions on Experience York
- Log in to Experience York (your Passport York login is required).
- Click Search for Jobs.
- In Position Type, select Work/Study - General, Work/Study - LEAP, and Work/Study - RAY.
- Click Search.
- Click on a job posting and follow the instructions as outlined in the posting.
To find Work/Study positions, please log into your Experience York.
Information for Staff and Faculty Members
- Access the Employment Administrators website
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