By Jeff Kubik
The microwavable noodles have run out and you’re down to saltiness and tap water. You need a job. Luckily for you, there are a wide variety of positions available for the starving student that won’t even require leaving campus.
When beginning your job hunt, take advantage of the Career Services office. Craig Fortner, Director of Career Services, explained that information and support for
students searching the job market, including workshops, one-on-one consultation and on-line resources are available for those interested in positions with off-campus companies.
“There’s full-time, there’s part-time, there’s co-op, there’s internship for those that have been admitted to those programs,” he said. Fortner noted that the vast majority of the university’s job postings are directed through the human resources web-site at www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/HR/ which lists positions available through their various departments.
One such department is University Food Services, one of the most accessible sources of student employment with positions available across campus.
“[We offer] everything from retail, catering, waitering, bartending, the works,” said George Thomson, Food Services General Manager. Positions always become available as students’ work schedules change to meet their academic needs. Applications can be submitted directly to the Food Services office or on-line at www.ucalgary.ca/foodservices.
Filling troughs for the hungry masses is not the only option for cash-strapped students on-campus.
While the Bookstore is generally fully staffed with returning employees, supervisor M.F. Baker notes that student positions are sometimes available.
“I do hiring for January for the
new rush and then I also hire in March for inventory,” said Baker.
Like many on-campus employment opportunities, Bookstore positions are largely based on cycles in the school year and, therefore, are posted through the HR website, as they become available.
For those with an athletic inclination, the Kinesiology complex and the Olympic Oval have many opportunities. From the equipment room to the Outdoor Program
Centre, the Kinesiology building requires students. For instance,
the Fitness and Lifestyle Centre
has 15 to 20 employees according
to Carolyn Bedford, Facilities and Personal Training Program Supervisor. Bedford hires experienced Kinesiology students for floor super-
vision as current staff’s schedules restrict their ability to work.
As for the Olympic Oval, Shannon deBoer, Part-Time Staff Supervisor, listed ice patrol, ice access, front office and maintenance workers as some of the positions available. Applications for these positions can be submitted directly to their respective offices.
If climbing walls and kayaks don’t suit your employment needs, consider a career with the Students’ Union.
“There are lots of security positions,” said Bryan Pryde, Students’ Union General Manager.”Students apply to be either ‘blue shirts’–who operate the building (MacEwan
Hall) during the evenings, weekends and during the day–or ‘red shirts’ which are concert and event staff for Mac Hall as well as in the bar.”
Pryde advised students interested in red shirt positions or Den-
related employment to submit their resumes directly to the Den, while blue shirt applications should
be directed to the SU office in
MSC 240. In addition to security positions, the SU also offers vol-
unteer positions with financial compensation including Safewalk which provides volunteers with a $20 tuition credit for each shift worked.
When searching for jobs on
the university campus, it’s important to bear in mind that there are
postings throughout the campus
and the rigors of university education are always opening new positions.
“It takes some work.” said Fortner. “Be clear on what you’re looking
for. You have to put some effort
into finding the opportunity that
fits for you. Be persistent.”