Jobs, Internships & Co-op
Two places to look for work as a U of A student. Start with whichever one matches what you are after.
Check your work permit first. On-campus work, off-campus work, and Co-op placements each have different rules for study permit holders, and a Co-op or internship placement usually needs its own work permit. Confirm what you are allowed to do before you apply, not after you are offered something.
- Search jobs on campusBRIDGE The university's own job board: student and alumni postings, plus GSIP internships for master's and PhD students. A step-by-step walkthrough of signing in, searching, and applying.
- All University of Alberta postings Every job posted by U of A departments and units, including the ones students are eligible for. No login needed to browse — go straight to the careers portal.
Other places students find work
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UASU Opportunities
Student-friendly roles with the University of Alberta Students' Union.
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Your faculty or department
Research assistantships, teaching support, and program-specific roles are often advertised locally rather than on a central board — ask your department administrator or check its website.
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Engineering Co-op
If you are in an Engineering Co-op program, your placements are arranged through the Faculty's Co-op office rather than a public job board. Engineering Co-op office