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Work opportunities

By Andy Gregory on January 28, 2014

Student scanning books in a library

By Tlell Elviss, Centre for Student Involvement and Careers

More than 11,000 students work on campus each year. It’s a great way to get involved, build your network and learn valuable professional skills. Many employers specifically seek out students with a range of interests, like part-time jobs, campus leadership experiences, participation in a student club and/or volunteer work. It is the full range of your UBC activities, combined with academics, that will create future career options.

Residence & Food Services Positions

Working on campus is a convenient way to earn money and help other UBC students succeed academically and socially. UBC offers part-time Residence Life positions and administrative positions, like Front Desk and housekeeping, as well as jobs in Food Services.

Work Learn

One of the largest work programs on campus is the Work Learn program. It supports part-time paid positions on campus and offers meaningful work for UBC stu­dents. All students are eligible. Most jobs are posted from late August to mid-September and from March to April. To apply, you’ll need a cover letter, resumé and solid interviewing skills.

Research

Many professors offer excellent work oppor­tunities—paid, volunteer and through Work Learn. These positions are often unadvertised. The best way to find out about them is to talk to your professors after class or during office hours.

More Resources

There are numerous ways to find work on campus or in your field of study. Here are some of the best:

  • CareersOnline offers access to hundreds of job postings and volunteer opportunities.
  • Participate in Career Days (usually held in early October) in the Student Union Building (SUB). You’ll meet professionals, network with companies, organizations and schools.
  • Attend recruitment events and workshops to hone your job search skills and explore career options with employers who come to campus looking for candidates.
  • Follow UBC Career on Twitter.
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    • Residences Overview
    • Residences
      â–¼
      • Acadia Park
      • Brock Commons – Tallwood House
      • Exchange
      • Fairview Crescent
      • Fraser Hall
      • Graduate Colleges
      • Iona House
      • Marine Drive
      • Orchard Commons
      • Place Vanier
      • Ponderosa Commons
      • Ritsumeikan-UBC House
      • tÉ™ Å¡xÊ·hÉ™lelÉ™mÌ“s tÉ™ k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ
      • Thunderbird
      • Totem Park
      • Walter Gage
    • Rooms & Suites
      â–¼
      • Shared Room
      • Connected Single Room
      • Single Traditional Room
      • Six Bedroom Suite
      • Four Bedroom Suite
      • Three Bedroom Suite
      • Two Bedroom Suite
      • One Bedroom Suite
      • Studio Suite
      • Nano Suite
      • Townhouse
      • Student Families
    • Residence Map
  • Applications
    â–¼
    • Essential Application Facts
    • Important Dates
    • How To Apply
    • Fees & Payments
    • Eligibility
    • How We Assign Rooms
    • Residence Contracts
    • Cancellations & Refunds
    • Subletting
  • Dining
    â–¼
    • Meal Plans
      â–¼
      • Orchard Commons, Place Vanier & Totem Park
      • Suite-Style Residences
    • Where To Eat On Campus
  • Residence Life
    â–¼
    • Community Living
      â–¼
      • Rights and Responsibilities
      • Solving Problems
      • Living With Roommates
    • Residence Standards
    • Health & Safety
      â–¼
      • Safety & Security
      • Health & Wellness
      • Counsellor in Residence
      • Fitness in Residence
      • Emergency Preparedness
      • COVID-19 Residence Rules
    • Services & Amenities
    • Moving In
      â–¼
      • Before You Leave Home
      • What Should I Pack?
      • Move In Day
      • Move In Day Volunteer Registration
    • Get Involved
    • Grad Student Programs
    • Events
    • Student Family Housing
      â–¼
      • Get Involved at Acadia Park
      • Moving In & Out of Acadia Park
    • Mindful Move Out
      â–¼
      • Cleaning and departure checklists
  • Other Housing
    â–¼
    • Living Off Campus
    • More Campus Housing
    • Visitor Housing
    • Commuter Student Hostel
    • Self-Isolation Accommodation
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