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Work @ Calumet & Stong Colleges

Vision: Inspiring learning, leadership, and citizenship.

Mission: A college community committed to an engaged student experience through high-quality and collaborative academic support, leadership development, and recognition of achievement.

Values: Student-centric, Collaborative, Mentorship, Engagement, Bold


Application Details & Deadlines


Positions are available for Summer (May August) and Fall/Winter (September – April) academic terms.
If you have any questions about the positions or application process, please contact Stephanie Cheung, Manager of Student Success & Stakeholder Engagement, at swcheung@yorku.ca

Before you Apply:

Please ensure you are eligible for the position, by reviewing eligibility requirements here:

Work/Study Programs | Division of Students | York University

Please note: We are able to extend job offers to eligible candidates only. Eligibility is determined by submitting a Student Financial Profile (SFP) through Student Financial Services through the SFS website: https://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp. SFP applications open on July 15, 2024.

  • Current undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study)
  • Experience and familiarity with York (Keele) campus life
  • Student must be in good academic standing
  • Preference will be given to students with experience and involvement with the specific Student Success program
  • Meets eligibility criteria for a Work Study (WS) position (https://sfs.yorku.ca/work-study-programs
  • Preference will be given to students who have completed Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Foundational Peer Leadership Training (FPLT)
  • Preference will be given to students who are actively engaged in the Calumet & Stong Colleges’ community

Student employees will have opportunities to develop and enhance specific skills in the following competencies:

  1. Communication
  2. Interpersonal Connections
  3. Personal Success
  4. Social Responsibility and Community Engagement
  5. Knowledge Acquisition and Application
  6. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

As part of your work-study experience, you will be asked to participate in Becoming YU – a program designed to support students in creating meaningful goals and objectives, recognize the value of your experiences, identify the leadership and career competencies you gain through these experiences, and confidently articulate your skills and experiences, whether it’s for a future job or further education opportunity.  Throughout your Work Study experience, you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with your coach to set goals and objectives, report and reflect on your progress, and receive valuable feedback.

Orientation and Training and Ongoing Professional Development:

Students receive mandatory training (WHMIS & AODA), along with an office orientation and thorough review of the Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Work Study Handbook

Feedback, Ongoing Support and Reflection:

  • Student employees will have regular contact with their supervisor through one-on-one instruction and discussion in person and by email
  • All student employees will be asked to participate in a self-assessment and performance review process with their supervisor each term. In addition, the supervisor provides feedback during regularly scheduled meetings as challenges and successes arise

Networking and Mentorship Opportunities:

  • Opportunity to work alongside professional staff of the Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Offices and  the Faculty of Health Office of Student Academic Services (HH/OSAS)
  • Opportunity to work with a vibrant, diverse and engaged team of York students, staff and faculty, and with leaders/activists in the community
  • Opportunity to establish lasting relationships with student leaders and student groups across York University
  • Opportunity to learn about, participate, and volunteer in other York activities and events

Personal and Professional Development, Classroom and Workplace Competencies:

  • Exposure to and experience within a professional office environment
  • Experience working with the York community and developing self-reflection, goal-setting, interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
  • Enhanced academic success skills to complement classroom learning (e.g. improved ability to deliver classroom presentations and communicate academic ideas in a thoughtful and eloquent manner while providing articulate and carefully considered responses to difficult questions).
  • Enhanced intercultural communication skills and awareness
  • Enhanced leadership and collaboration skills
  • Increased knowledge of campus resources
  • Further development of effective time and workflow management skills
  • Development of comprehensive skills in event planning and management, including project planning, communicating with partners, developing and meeting timelines, respecting deadlines, promotions, communicating with participants, and providing onsite supervision and trouble-shooting during events
  • Developing the ability to identify and articulate one’s own learning, through reflections, feedback and meetings with team and supervisor
  • Further development of independence and self-reliance, including problem-solving

Applications will be accepted from February 28 to March 13, 2024. Successful applicants will be invited to interview on an ongoing basis. Therefore, positions may be filled before the application closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

Please include the following in your application in ONE pdf file in the following order:

1. Cover letter explaining your interest in this position(s) you are applying for, addressing the following points:

  • What skills/traits you have to make you an ideal Work/Study student
  • Why your strengths would make you a suitable candidate for the role
  • What you anticipate to gain from being a Work/Study student

2. Resume

3. List two of your references. Please include the following for each of your referees: First and last name, organization, relationship to you, phone number, email address

PLEASE NOTE: Coordinator, Design, Communications, & Marketing applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review

Work-Study Employment Opportunities

PLEASE NOTE: Only those positions which CCSC is currently seeking candidates for will be available for selection on the application form.