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Welcome to the YI student jobs page! Here you can find all the details about available paid work/study positions at York International that are open to both international and domestic students. We encourage students with various backgrounds to apply.

WSS hiring – Summer 2026 

Our Summer 2026 WSS student positions offer hands‑on experience in various areas ranging from event delivery, communications, data management, digital engagement, and student support. Each role helps students build practical skills while contributing to meaningful programming and service excellence.

Communications & Events Assistant, Global Learning Team

  • Digital marketing (social media, videos, flyers)
  • Content creation and campaign execution
  • Administrative coordination

Search for this job title on YU Hire to Apply for this position: SU 26 - Communications & Events Assistant - Global Learning (Social Media and Marketing Assistant)

Website and Database Assistant, Global Learning Team

  • Website content management
  • Data organization & analysis
  • Administrative coordination

Student Coordinator, Welcome and Reception Team

  • Student support and customer service
  • Problem solving and de-escalation
  • Administrative coordination

Student Coordinator, International Student Success Team

  • Event design, planning, and implementation
  • Event facilitation and public speaking
  • Administrative coordination

Student Coordinator, International Orientation & Transition Team

  • Event design, planning, and implementation
  • Event facilitation and public speaking
  • Administrative coordination

Communications and Website Assistant, York International

  • Website editing (WordPress)
  • Marketing and promotional materials (newsletters, flyers)
  • Administrative coordination

Social Media and Marketing Assistant, York International

  • Social media design and planning
  • Video and reel production
  • Digital marketing execution
  • Administrative coordination

How to apply:

Create a YU Hire profile to apply and explore other work/study positions and job opportunities.
Note: Applications for Summer 2026 open on February 17, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

In order to qualify for work/study positions, all students must meet the requirements outlined by the Career Centre.

Work/Study positions are open only to York University undergraduate students. Graduate students are not eligible for work/study positions.

No, all Work/Study positions at York International operate in person at Keele Campus.

Yes! If you have questions about working in Canada, you can connect with an International Student Advisor during their drop-in hours.

Yes. All students must have a SIN to work in Canada. A SIN can be obtained for free from Service Canada; follow these steps.

Please include the following in your application:

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 you're applying to
  • What you anticipate to gain from being a Work/Study student

2. Resume/CV

Important Note: It is recommended that you visit the York’s Career Centre to ensure your resume and cover letter is properly formatted and customized for every position you're applying to. The Career Centre offers the following services:

  • Resume and Cover Letter Writing
  • Interview Preparation
  • Effective use of of LinkedIn
  • Networking Strategies

This is dependent on the role you get hired for. Here's a pay scale for each position, and your pay will be determined based on whether you're new to the specific role or a returning student staff:

  • Events and Promotion Assistant: Between $17.60 (min wage) - $18.00
  • Records Data Entry Assistant: $17.60 (min wage) - $18.00
  • Student Success Mentor Lead: Between $17.75 - $19.50
  • Communications and Website Assistant: Between $19.00 - $24.5
  • Social Media and Marketing Assistant: Between $19.00 - $24.5