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Work-Op Positions
What is Work-Op?
The Vancouver Island University Student Work Opportunities program provides on-campus jobs for students. There are approximately 200 part-time on-campus jobs posted each year, averaging six to eight hours per week, where students can work up to 150 hours. Wage rates are between $9 and $15 per hour.
Who is eligible?
A student must be enrolled in nine (9) or more credits, (the eligibility threshold is six (6) or more credits for a student with a documented disability), at Vancouver Island University in order to be eligible for the Student Work-Opportunities Program.
Where are positions posted?
All Work-Op positions are posted on the Campus Career Centre Website (https://isweb.mala.bc.ca/CampusCareerCentre/index.asp).
When are positions available
Work-Op positions are posted the last week of August, and students may start work after the first day of classes and after they have completed the necessary payroll documentation with the Campus Career Centre staff at a sign-up session.
How do I apply for jobs?
Work-Op positions will be posted to the Campus Career Centre’s job posting web site. Each posting will include a contact supervisor and location of the supervisor. Student(s) must make application for a position directly to the supervisor. The supervisor will select a student to hire at their convenience.
Physical Education Work-Opportunities Positions
1. Physical Education Analysis Classes Student Assistant (POSITION FILLED)
Duties: Support the delivery of Physical Education Analysis classes. Assist in the set-up and take down of equipment. Assist in the maintainance of a safe learning environment. Officiate competition during classes. (Supervisor: Rick Bevis)
2. Physical Education Student Assistant (2 positions) (POSITIONS FILLED)
Duties: Work as an assistant on professional events in the Physical Education Department. Includes assisting in the planning, scheduling, promotion, organization, and communication for special events, liason with the student PE Association (Club PHED). (Supervisor: Eiko Eby)
3. Physical Education Student Community Liason (POSITION FILLED)
Duties: The student will be assisting in the establishment of a formalized channel for exchanging physical activity, health, and wellness information among Physical Education Faculty, Principals, Nanaimo physical educators, relevant community organizations (e.g., PacSport, Parks & Recreation), and relevant Malaspina Departments/Programs (e.g., Recreation & Tourism, Campus Recreation). (Supervisor: Guy Le Masurier)