Introduction to working in Ottawa University

After going abroad, many international students will look for some job opportunities for one reason or another. On the one hand, they can pay tuition, living expenses and some extra expenses with the earned remuneration, and at the same time, they can gain a lot of valuable work experience. Generally speaking, international students will first consider looking for job opportunities on campus, and then they will also consider some internship jobs, or even work off campus. Let's take a look at the work situation at the University of Ottawa.

u understand the part-time job policy

Canada's part-time job policy is more favorable for international students. Students with study permits do not need to apply for a work permit to take part-time jobs on campus during their studies. For full-time students with excellent academic performance, they can apply for an off-campus work permit after six months of study. After obtaining the off-campus work permit, they can work 2 hours a week during the start of the class, and they can work all day in winter and summer vacations.

u campus job opportunities

? Participate in the school's work-study program

The school's work-study program is open to all full-time students who need financial assistance, and various departments and service departments of the school provide many part-time jobs every academic year. According to statistics, more than 1,5 students were given the opportunity to work-study programs last year.

　? Eligibility: Applicants must be registered students of the school and have registered a certain number of courses, which usually require registration of no less than 9 credits. Applicants also need to fill in the 12-month student budget form online to clarify the economic needs.

　? Application method: log in to uoZone, use your student number and password to enter, and fill in the relevant application form to complete the application.

　? Application time: The work-study program of this school has certain application time requirements. Usually, the application for part-time jobs in autumn semester should be completed from August 15th to October 31st, winter semester from December 1st to January 31st, and summer semester from May 15th to June 3th.

　? Position: The part-time positions provided by this project include student representatives, student instructors, sports team leaders, sales assistants, computer technicians, network technicians, researchers, translators, etc.

　? Treatment: In general, you can earn about 3, Canadian dollars or more for part-time work every academic year (September to April), and you can earn about 6, Canadian dollars for 18 weeks if you work full-time during the summer vacation.

　? Working in the Student Union

SFUO, the student union of Ottawa University, provides various services for each student in various fields such as study and life. Part-time jobs are often recruited here, which are mainly divided into three aspects: service, business and management. Service posts include bicycle cooperation project supervisor, coordinator of disabled service center, activity manager of international house, etc. Commercial positions mainly include cashiers, foremen in the catering department of the school, waiters in coffee shops, etc. Management positions include student union receptionist and event organizer.

　? Application method: Each position has different requirements, basically requiring bilingual ability in English and French. Job seekers should submit their resumes and cover letters to the relevant departments of the Student Union by email. For details, please click here.

　? Treatment: The weekly working hours of each post will vary, usually between 1 and 2 hours, and the hourly wage will vary according to the nature of the job, with an average of about 11 Canadian dollars. For example, the bicycle cooperation project supervisor works 15 hours a week and the hourly wage is 11.85 Canadian dollars, while the coffee shop waiter works 1 to 15 hours a week and the hourly wage is 11.5 Canadian dollars.

Work-study program and student union are the main ways for students to find part-time jobs, and the positions they provide are also very popular among students. In addition, accommodation consultants are also popular positions for students to apply for. Usually, students are reluctant to work in the catering service department or engage in marketing.

u Off-campus job opportunities

International students who have obtained work permits can work outside the campus. The off-campus jobs that are more popular with Ottawa University students are:

l Looking for a part-time job in FSWEP (Federal Student Work Experience Program), the advantage is that they can engage in related work in their own academic research fields, enrich their academic courses and accumulate valuable work experience, but the disadvantage is that most positions will give priority to Canadian students;

l engaged in all kinds of work provided by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency);

l look for a suitable position in the job with the city section of the City of Ottawa;

l find a suitable job in Rideau Center;

l works in bars and restaurants.

Special reminder, you must get a work permit to work outside the school, and never try to work illegally.

u find a way to work

l Work-Study Program: the school's work-study program, which contains all kinds of part-time job information provided by various departments and service departments of the school, which can be carefully checked and understood;

human resources department of l school: there will be information about part-time jobs provided by various colleges and universities for students, mainly about academic research, such as research assistant positions;

l sass: student academic success service, the school provides a variety of services for students to successfully complete their studies, including job information introduction, etc. In Carrer Service, there is a section called how to find a job, where you can learn a variety of job information, so please pay attention to it.

l SFUO: The student union of Ottawa University will provide many services in the fields of study and life. You can also find some information about part-time jobs on campus here, so you may wish to pay attention to it from time to time.

all kinds of recruitment information will be posted on the bulletin boards of all departments of the school, which can be updated quickly and can be paid attention to at any time;

l The work of specific departments can be directly consulted, such as libraries and accommodation departments;

l Look for new job opportunities through the introduction of students who are working in the school. You should know that about 8% of the jobs in the school will not be advertised.

l Workopolis: this is the largest and most popular job search website in Canada. You can get more information about the work inside and outside the school here.

It should be noted that the University of Ottawa is an English-French bilingual school. Many jobs require applicants to be bilingual in English and French. It is relatively difficult for China students to find a suitable job.