TRU food services (Aramark)
Are you self-motivated and proud of the work you do? At TRU Food Services, we take pride in the level of service and quality food and beverages we provide to the campus community. We employ many students across campus in the fall and winter semesters. Most recruiting occurs in July, August, and September. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
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The TRU Students' Union (TRUSU) provides a variety of services to all students of TRU to ensure students are valued and supported. TRUSU hires students to work at the information booths, front desk and the student-run coffee shop, Common Grounds. Most recruiting occurs during the summer and hiring takes place in late August. Jobs are posted as positions become available.
Explore TRUSU student employment opportunities Contact TRUSUCo-operative education
Co-operative education is an opportunity for students to enhance their education through career-related work experience while studying at TRU. It combines practical in-class education with applied learning opportunities. A variety of on-campus positions are available for co-op students per semester. Visit Co-operative Education for eligibility, requirements and application information.
Undergrad or graduate teaching assistant
Teaching assistants are employed by TRU to assist instructional faculty in duties such as: demonstrating labs and leading discussion periods, tutorials and seminars based on the guidance and direction received from faculty members and marking exams, tests, lab exercises and assignments, field work or associated invigilation duties, under the academic supervision of faculty. Teaching Assistants will work under the academic supervision and ongoing day to day supervision of a faculty member and the overall administrative supervision of the relevant Chair and Dean.
To be eligible for a Teaching Assistant position, students must meet the following criteria:
Undergraduate teaching assistant
- Enrolled in an undergraduate program at TRU
- Completed at least 50% of their current program of study
- Enrolled in at least 3.0 credits for the semester in which they would be employed
- A minimum GPA of 3.5
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
Graduate teaching assistant
- Enrolled in a graduate degree program at TRU
- Must be in good academic standing
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
An UTA or GTA is limited to ten (10) hours per week and a maximum of one hundred and forty (140) hours of employment in any semester.
Undergraduate and graduate teaching positions are advertised in the relevant department and on Career & Experiential Learning’s Career Connections job board.
Once hired, the student TA must complete paperwork to let HR know who has been hired, initiate the payroll process, and inform IT for email access. Forms can be accessed by the faculty member through People and Culture’s OneTRU or by emailing hrofficers@tru.ca
Student research opportunities
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Undergraduate or graduate student research assistant
Engage in collaborative research endeavors with faculty members who require student assistance in ongoing research projects. If you are interested in contributing to a research project and gaining hands on experience in your field of study, we encourage you to discuss a Research Assistant opportunity with your professors.
TRU offers Research Assistant opportunities to both graduate and undergraduate students. Research Assistants are hired as employees of TRU. Once approved by a faculty member to work as an assistant, that faculty member must submit the necessary forms to TRU’s People and Culture team.
Students that are interested in becoming research assistants should connect with their academic and program advisors, faculty members, or check the Career & Experiential Learning’s Career Connections job board.
For more information on becoming a student research assistant check here.
University Research Experience Award Program (UREAP)
The Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program (UREAP) is a $6,000 scholarship that can help students get started with their own original research. It is a way to improve your resume, increase your academic and professional success, and make your time in university more interesting and rewarding.
Explore UREAPNatural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Undergraduate Student Research Awards (NSERC USRA)
This award provides $6,000 funding from NSERC and an additional (minimum) 25% ($1,500) from faculty for domestic or permanent resident undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering to engage in research over a 16-week period over the summer (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards (unlimited awards available for Indigenous Students).
Students who currently hold a UREAP may not apply for this award using the same project. Students must discuss this opportunity with a faculty member they would like to work with. Faculty members who are authorized to independently supervise students may mentor.
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