Student Work Programs

Applications for Spring Semester 2025 are now open.

Due to the upcoming holiday closure, students can expect to hear back from Financial Aid in January, on the status of their application. All applications will be reviewed in order of date of receipt.

Students should wait to hear from Financial Aid on the status of their application before beginning work. Approved students are eligible to work up to a maximum of 100 hours per term.

Job opportunities are limited and not all approved applicants may find work in the current term.

Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP)

Current posting: Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP) Spring Semester 2025.

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying:

  1. Enrolled in a minimum of nine credits at Langara (students with registered disabilities can be registered in a minimum of six credits). This enrolment must be maintained throughout the term, in order to remain eligible.
  2. Have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 or above and be in good academic standing. First term students are eligible and are not required to meet this criterion.
  3. Demonstrate a financial need*

*If you are applying for SWAP and do not have approved student loans or grants for the term through StudentAid BC, you will need to attach the SWAP Budget Sheet to your application.

Work on Campus Program (WOC)

Current posting: Work on Campus Program (WOC) Spring Semester 2025. 

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying:

  1. Enrolled in a minimum of three credits.
  2. 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.

How to Find Work

A successful SWAP or WOC application does not confirm a job will be available. Once you've received your email notification that you have been approved for work, there are a few ways you can find work opportunities at Langara:

  1. Log onto the C3 Job Board and search for jobs.
  2. Visit on-campus departments in the first couple of weeks of the semester or email them directly, but be aware that not all departments hire students.
  3. Departments may reach out to you if a position becomes available and your skills/experience align with what they're looking for.

Information for Hiring Managers

Current SWAP/WOC student workers (hired into a position)
If you are interested in hiring a SWAP student, please see our hiring guide for SWAP and WOC student workers on the Workday Training site (login required).

SWAP/WOC Hiring Process (staff and faculty)
If you are interested in hiring a SWAP student, please contact your HRA or submit a Workday ticket.

Please note Hiring for SWAP/WOC positions for Spring Semester 2025 is limited to departments that have been pre-approved for hours by the Associate Vice-President, Students. Please contact dss.office@langara.ca with questions regarding approval.