Student Employment Opportunities

UVic’s Office of Student Life (OSL) offers meaningful on‑campus job opportunities where students can develop transferable skills, contribute to a vibrant campus environment, and make a real impact in the lives of fellow students. Whether you’re passionate about mentoring peers, planning events, creating engaging student content or building inclusive spaces, there’s a role for you. 

Explore our two tiers of student positions below:

Student Life Paraprofessional Staff 

Paid leadership roles (10–15 hours/week) supporting key Student Life programs. 

OSL paraprofessional staff provide advanced support, leadership and coordination for OSL programs and services. These roles work both independently and collaboratively to develop programming, support student staff, manage projects, and engage directly with students and campus partners. 

With access to OSL workspace and communication tools, OSL paraprofessional staff help shape student engagement initiatives, advance strategic priorities, and foster inclusive, equitable, community‑oriented experiences for UVic students. 

Positions include (Job descriptions linked): 

Student Life Program Teams 

Paid student staff roles (approx. 6-10 hours/month) supporting Student Life events, campaigns and community initiatives. 

Program Team members contribute to Student Life’s peer‑driven programs by assisting with events, campaigns and creative engagement activities throughout the year. These roles are ideal for students who want a flexible, low‑hour commitment while still making a meaningful contribution to campus life. 

Orientation 

The Orientation team supports the delivery of student‑facing initiatives that enhance the student experience during Orientation week at UVic, including welcome events, campus tours, and student socials. 

May 2026-April 2027 availability required 

Orientation Leader Job Description

First Year Experience 

The First Year Experience team focuses on supporting UVic students as they transition into UVic life by engaging students through programs such as the First Year Interconnect (FYI) Mentorship Program, First Year Fridays, and other first year focused events.  

August 2026-April 2027 availability required 

First Year Experience Team Member Job Description

Student Leadership 

The Student Leadership team is responsible for facilitating small group discussion around student leadership and other topics related to student life through Nourish + Flourish dinner events and Coffee Catch-ups throughout the academic year.

September 2026-April 2027 availability required 

Student Leadership Facilitator Job Description

Student Communications 

The Student Communications team is responsible for creating engaging and accessible digital content on the UVicYearOne Instagram account, designed to support first year students as they navigate campus life and beyond 

August 2026-April 2027 availability required 

Student Communications Team Member Job Description 

Consent & Care Collective 

The Consent & Care Collective is a student-led and survivor-centered consent and relationship education program that enhances the student experience at UVic.

May 2026-April 2027 availability required 

Consent & Care Collective Member Job Description


You may apply to multiple teams but can only be accepted to one program team.

How to Apply 

Application instructions for each role are listed at the end of the job descriptions and will vary by role. 

Applications for paraprofessional student staff leadership roles close on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Applications for casual student staff roles close on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 

Drop-In Student Life Hiring Info Session 

Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Life Hub (located in the Jamie Cassels Centre, next to Mystic Market) for an informal job fair where you can learn more about the jobs offered by OSL and ask any questions you may have.   

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