Many students prefer to work on-campus for convenience purposes.  As an International student, you may be required to work only on-campus if you do not have an off-campus work permit (for further information on working as an International Student, click here.

There are three main websites that may list on-campus job opportunities:

1. To view all job and volunteer opportunities posted by Career Services, click here (Note: most of the jobs listed on this website are NOT on-campus jobs, but there are some on-campus opportunities posted)
2. To view vacancies with the University of Manitoba, click here (once on this page, click on “view position vacancies online” then, “CUPE/student” and “Support/Managerial” often have opportunities available to students)
3. To view vacancies with the University of Manitoba Students Union (UMSU) including Degrees, The Copy Centre, I.Q’s, Answers and The Hub, click here.

As well as watching the advertised job postings you should consider looking at jobs in what we call the "hidden job market".  These are jobs on-campus which will not be actively advertised for various reasons.  Many employers have enough students applying to them directly that they never have to advertise.  Many jobs are filled by "word of mouth."  Here are some ideas:

• Professors are good contacts regarding employment as many hire markers, graders and teaching assistants or receive grants, which allow them to hire research assistants.  They normally employ students whom they are familiar with so you should keep in contact with your professors.
• Private stores, businesses and food service areas located on-campus are other potential sources of jobs at the University of Manitoba.  If you're interested in finding out more about these employment opportunities, visit the employer directly.  The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) has application forms that students should complete in addition to checking the opportunities on their website. Pembina Hall, The Copy Centre, and the Campus Day Care are some other examples of places that - have part-time employment opportunities.

When you're contacting employers take along copies of your resume and offer to leave a copy with the potential employer.  If they don't have jobs right now something may come up later and then they will have information on how to contact you.  It's also a good idea to ask the employer if it would be okay to check back with them on a regular basis to see if any jobs have become available.  The bottom line is that you should contact as many potential employers as possible about employment.  The more people you speak with about employment opportunities, the better your chances are of finding work. Students looking for work are encouraged to visit Career Services, 474 University Centre.