The Work/Study Program at York University provides paid, on-campus employment opportunities to eligible undergraduate students.

York University offers three programs under the Work/Study umbrella:

• General Work/Study - Provides student employees with a broad range of opportunities to contribute in support roles while developing valuable, relevant skills and work experience for the workplace. These roles offer a learning and development opportunity for Work/Study employees to receive experiential on-the-job training, guidance and mentorship. Under the guidance of permanent staff members, Work/Study employees will provide support to their relevant department/faculty in clerical, administrative and technical capacities.
• Leadership, Engagement and Ambassadorship Program (LEAP) – LEAP positions focus on engaging undergraduate students in roles within the faculties, colleges, programs, or the University at large that enhance the overall student experience. LEAP roles allow students to develop skills such as leadership, peer mentoring and peer support within the University setting and are less clerical in nature than the typical Work/Study position (e.g. less than 20% clerical). Examples of positions include: YU Start Leader, Student Recruitment Ambassadors and Peer Educators/Mentors.
• Research at York (RAY) – RAY positions support the research culture of the University and the undergraduate student academic experience by providing paid opportunities for eligible and qualified undergraduate students to participate in research projects with faculty members and fellow students. RAY positions involve undergraduate students in quality research activities that will provide them with hands-on research experience and at the same time provide the faculty member with meaningful research support.

Students who are part of either the Work/Study or LEAP programs also participate in the Becoming YU program.