Key facts
Quick overview
Campus jobs are paid roles offered by the institution or campus employers. Duties, hours and eligibility vary widely.
How it works
Work for a campus department, residence, library, food service or student organization. Apply through official university or college employment channels and check eligibility.
Why students choose it
The workplace may be close to classes and supervisors may understand academic schedules.
Advantages
A familiar location can reduce travel time and make shifts easier to combine with study.
What sucks about it
Openings may be seasonal and many students apply for the same positions.
How to get started
Make a one-page resume and review your institution’s student employment board.
Where to find opportunities
Use the official campus careers portal and department websites.
What the data says
Category-specific official evidence: The University of Toronto lists a Work Study rate of $17.60 per hour effective October 1, 2025. University of Toronto Work Study supervisor information. This is one institution’s program rate, not a national campus-job rate.
Official data: There is no verified student-specific earnings figure for all campus jobs work. For employee roles, compare the relevant occupation and region using the Government of Canada Job Bank wage search. Its employee wages should not be treated as a guaranteed freelance or platform rate. For self-employed work, the Canada Revenue Agency explains how to report business income and expenses. These links were checked September 2026. No community report is used as earnings evidence here.
Red flags
Walk away from guaranteed income, upfront payment demands, or requests to move money through your bank account. The Competition Bureau outlines common job and employment scams.
Is it worth it?
Useful when commuting time is a major constraint; compare the full schedule and pay before accepting. Compare the time spent finding work, unpaid preparation, transport, platform fees and taxes with the money actually received. Earnings are gross unless explicitly labelled otherwise; actual results depend on location, demand, experience, hours and expenses.
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