Are you eager to gain practical experience while advancing your personal, academic, and career aspirations?

Langara's GROW (Gain Real life On-campus Work experience) program, formerly known as SWAP (Student Work Assistance Program) and WOC (Work on Campus Progam), offers students the opportunity to work on campus alongside faculty and staff on a variety of initiatives and projects for the semester.

We're seeking students who can bring their unique perspectives and valuable insights to make a meaningful impact in supporting the College community.

How to find work:

Step 1: Eligibility

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying:

  1. Enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credits for regular and half-semester semester courses
    • Continuing Studies Students: Enrolled in a minimum of 3.9 CEUS in a term.
    • International Students: To work on campus without a work permit, you must be Enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credits regular and half-semester semester courses OR registered in a Continuing Studies program equivalent. See more details on the IRCC website.
  1. Have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 or above and be in good academic standing. First term students are not required to meet this criterion.
    • All students must maintain the minimum academic standing to remain eligible for employment on campus.
  2. Students must be legally able to work in Canada with a valid social insurance number (SIN).

Students cannot work more than 100 hours a semester across multiple positions (i.e. they cannot have three positions and work 100 hours in each, totaling 300 hours a semester)

Step 2: Explore Job Opportunities

Visit the C3 Job Board to find GROW Student Assistant positions.

  • Filter by Position Type: GROW Student Assistant Positions

Step 3: Prepare Your Application

  • Gather necessary documents, including:
    • Resume or CV (if requested)
    • Cover Letter (if requested)
  • Double-check that all required information is complete before submitting.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

  • Apply directly through the C3 Job Board. Be sure to attach all required documents (transcript, schedule/registration) for consideration.

Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted directly by the hiring manager.

Salary: $17.40 per hour (plus ~30% fringe benefits)

For more information, visit the Student FAQ.

Information for Hiring Managers (Faculty and Staff)

Departments with approved funding:

For support hiring a student, please see our Hiring Guide on the Workday Training site (login required).

Departments without approved funding:

Please note hiring for GROW Student Assistant positions for Summer 2025 Semester is limited to departments that have been pre-approved for hours by the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Students. Please contact the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Students. Please contact avps.office@langara.ca with questions regarding approval.

For more information, visit the GROW Program SharePoint Site (login required).