Apply for Work-Study!
The deadline to apply for the program is September 12, 2025!
The student portal for Work-study is open on UMConnect!
What is Work-study?
The Work-Study program offers part-time, on-campus employment for students with financial need during the school year. Apply to the program to gain valuable work experience and skills related to your field right on campus!
Eligibility for Work-study:
- Have proof of a 2025 – 2026 government student aid package of at least $2,000; or, proof of 2025 – 2026 Indigenous band sponsorship, Metis Nation post-secondary funding, or disability funding.
- Be registered at the University of Manitoba as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in both terms (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026). Students must have a minimum 60% course load (i.e., 9 credit hours per term for undergraduate students).
- Have achieved a satisfactory academic standing with a minimum 2.0 institutional grade point average in their previous academic session (not applicable for new UM students)
- Be residing in Manitoba throughout the Work-Study employment term
The Work-study program is a great opportunity in working towards your career goals. Whatever they may be, Work-study builds your experience and skills through on-campus opportunities.
We are proud to be offering a diverse range of positions again this year! The positions for the 2025-2026 school year included positions in social services, science, fine arts, sport, and more.
Some of our excellent positions can be found highlight below:
Research Assistant (VARIOUS) – There is a great selection of student research opportunities on campus this year, in faculties and organizations such as Faculty of Architecture, Department of Anthropology, and Recreation Services. If you are an investigative student, we recommend checking out this great positions.
Cultural Integration Assistant (78732) – The Cultural Integration Assistant with primarily work with the Cultural Integration lead, to assist in project development, enhance the support and celebration of Indigenous Culture on campus. They will support cultural work at the UM Sweat Lodge, and work with traditional plant medicines. The skills that will be practiced are working as a part of a team, effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skill building, cultural learning, presentation preparation and delivery, and acting as an Indigenous student ambassador.
Digital Archives and Web Assistant (79003) –The Digital Archives and Web Assistant will support the development and expansion of the School of Art Gallery’s online archives and collections presence. Working closely with Gallery staff and the School of Art Communications team, the assistant will help digitize and publish over 325 historical exhibition records and assist in building a new webpage featuring highlights from the Gallery’s 4,100-piece collection.
Digital Design Assistant (78885) The units within Student Engagement and Student Success help to create a supportive campus learning environment by working in collaboration with senior academic and administrative leaders to develop, implement, assess, and evaluate student engagement and success programs, policies, and practices across the institution, as well as assist in the marketing and communications of all Student Affairs offices and their programs and supports for students, staff, faculty, and the broader UM Community
Science Lab Monitor (1) (78975) – The Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning is currently looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to monitor the science laboratories in the Education building.
Gallery Assistant – Exhibitions and Collections (78911) –The School of Art Gallery requires a Gallery Assistant to work in the areas of collections care and exhibition assistance. The School of Art Gallery presents 4-12 exhibitions and related events each year and maintains a growing collection of over 5000 artworks in its holdings. The Gallery Assistant will contribute research to the Permanent Collection database and will help to ensure that works in the gallery holdings are safely cared for. The Gallery Assistant will also assist with the installation and setup of exhibitions and events. The Gallery Assistant will also greet visitors, providing them with information about Gallery exhibitions and programming
The deadline to apply for the program is September 12, 2024!
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit our the work-study website.
If you have any questions, please contact wk_study[at]umanitoba[dot]ca or the Career Services office.