Work Study
The Work Study program offers part-time job opportunities for full-time KPU students. The program provides financial assistance and career-related employment experience to students with demonstrated financial needs. In recognizing that students' first commitment is to their studies, these positions are flexible and offer professional experience for students with faculty or staff in academic or administrative units. Work Study awards are adjudicated by the Student Awards and Financial Assistance (SAFA) while work study placements are arranged through the Career Development Centre.
This program is an initiative designed to assist students who show financial need by offering part-time jobs on-campus. KPU faculty and staff can hire students who are eligible for the program as per specific student criteria and receive subsidies from SAFA.
Criteria
Student must …
- Be a domestic student
- Be enrolled in full-time studies during Fall and Spring semesters (9 credits or more) during the work term (Students extended through summer are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits only)*
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Demonstrate financial need
*Students with a documented permanent disability through StudentAid BC (as assessed through their grant/loan application) are eligible to participate in Work-Study at a reduced course load (minimum 6.0 credit hours, i.e. 40%).
Timeline
July: Students can submit the eligibility form to SAFA.
August: Applications open in Career Connection for positions beginning in the Fall semester.
November: Applications open in Career Connection for positions beginning in the Spring semester.
Students who submit the eligibility form before registering for classes will be put on hold until they have met the minimum credits needed to be eligible for Work Study. It is highly recommended to submit the eligibility form after registering for classes to speed up the process.
Pay Rates
Rate of pay effective on June 1st, 2026 B.C., minimum wage rate ($18.25). Students with one (1) year of post-secondary education will receive a base rate plus 8% ($19.71); students with a post-secondary degree or diploma will receive a base rate plus 21% ($22.08) (per LOU1).
Maximum Student Work Hours Per Week
A maximum of 15 hours per week.
Apply for Work Study Jobs
- Fill out the Work Study Student Eligibility Form and submit the form at kpu.ca/workstudy-eligibility
- SAFA will review your form based on the Student Eligibility Criteria.
- SAFA will send a notification if you are eligible for Work Study or not.
If eligible, log in to Career Connection
Go to the Job Postings tab. In the Position Type drop-down menu, select Work Study.
- Review the Work Study positions, and apply to those of interest by uploading your resume or other documents required by the hiring manager.
The application process is the same as other types of employment. If you qualify for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly.
Student Assistant
As a Student Assistant you will gain experience working in a variety of departments, similar to Work Study positions. You are not required to demonstrate financial need prior to applying to Student Assistant positions. Positions are open to domestic and international students and are available throughout the year.
These are on-campus employment opportunities for students working as support assistants for faculty and/or staff.
Who can Apply
All current KPU students (domestic and international students) are eligible.
Priority is given to students enrolled in full-time studies with 9 or more credits, and 6 or more credits for students with disability.
Pay Rates
Rate of pay effective on June 1st, 2026 B.C., minimum wage rate ($18.25). Students with one (1) year of post-secondary education will receive a base rate plus 8% ($19.71); students with a post-secondary degree or diploma will receive a base rate plus 21% ($22.08) (per LOU1).
Student Work Hours Per Week
A maximum of 15 hours per week.
Apply for Student Assistant Jobs
Through Career Connection
- Log in to Career Connection
- On the Job Postings tab, in the Position Type drop-down menu, select Student Assistant.
- Review the Student Assistant positions, and apply to those of interest. You will be redirected to Taleo to apply for the position.
Through Taleo
- Create an account in Taleo
- Once you are logged in, click New Search.
- Under Employee Group, select Student Assistant.
- Apply to positions of interest.
The application process is the same as other types of employment. If you qualify for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly.
Contact Us
Career Development Centre
604-599-2465
careers@kpu.ca