The Student Experience Office (SEO) staff are collaborating with the Student Support Centre (SSC), and Student Wellness (SW) staff to recruit and hire student workers for paid and volunteer positions for the upcoming academic year.
Our teams strongly value diversity and believe that our success comes from including all kinds of student voices in shaping our programs. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities.
Accessibility accommodations are available during all stages of the application process. Please advise us of any needs as required.
On this page you can find:
» How to complete your Application
» What to expect during your interview
» Helpful resources
» A bit about us
Are you looking to provide our teams with feedback on your experience of this collaborative hiring process? Provide your feedback using this online form
How to complete your application
In an effort to better recognize the professional, academic, and lived experience of all individuals in an equitable way, you will NOT be required to include a cover letter or resume to apply for any paid or volunteer positions with Student Life or the Student Support Centre. Instead, please follow the steps below.
Before you apply
Take a look at the Work & Volunteer Opportunities page to see all of the available paid and volunteer positions currently available with Student Experience Office, Student Support Centre, and the Wellness Centre. Click on the position title to read the detailed job description for each position before beginning the application process.
Step 1 - Indicate your Interest*
OPEN NOW - MARCH 18, 2024
This step is no longer open
Step 2 - CareerLink Submission*
OPENS MARCH 18 - MARCH 28
* This step is only required for paid positions.
Log on to CareerLink and search for the position by the title listed on the website. Submit a copy of your unofficial transcript to finalize your application.
Please note that resume and cover letter are NOT required, to apply for paid positions with the Student Experience Office, Student Support Centre, or Wellness Centre.
Step 3 - Apply for position(s)
OPEN MARCH 18 - APRIL 2
After program staff have received your Step 1 - Interest Form and/or Step 2 CareerLink submission, you will receive an email in mid-to-late MARCH with instructions and a link to this online application form.
Because a resume and cover letter are NOT required, this application form gives you a chance to tell us a bit about yourself and some of the skills and experiences you hope to contribute to this position.
Step 4 – Attend your interview
After program staff have reviewed your application by the appropriate deadlines, you may be invited to an interview where you will be asked to complete some questions and an activity either in person or over Zoom.
Step 5 - Decision Announcement
Once all interviews have been completed, and positions offers have been finalized, all candidates will receive an update letting them know hiring outcomes, and any additional opportunities to participate in department initiatives.
What to expect during your Interview
In an effort to give all applicants a chance to highlight their unique skills and abilities in the way that suits them best, staff have developed interview questions and a timed activity which will assess your skills in relation to the criteria created for the role(s) you applied for.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a staff member via email which will include information on dates and times for an interview. Interviews may be conducted over Zoom or in-person on the Abbotsford campus.
After the interview is complete, program staff will tell you when to plan to check your inbox for an email to let you know whether you are a successful candidate for the position(s) you applied for.
Helpful Resources
The questions and activities in the application form and interview include a specific interview method called Behavioral Interviews. Take a look at the resources below to learn more about how to answer these types of questions.
A bit about us
Before telling us all about yourself, we thought you might want to know a bit more about us! Keep reading to find out who we are, what our office space is like, and what students have to say about their work experience!
Who we are
The Student Experience Office, Student Support Centre, and Wellness Centre teams are made up of staff co-ordinators, student assistants, and volunteers who work together to provide wellness, support, and community connection programming at UFV.
Although we’re technically 3 distinct departments, our staff, students, and programs work closely together to come up with supportive and interesting initiatives and events that meet the needs of UFV’s diverse student community. Collaboration comes naturally as we all work in buildnig S, and many of us share a hallway and offices in S1111, just behind the front desk in the Student Lounge.
About our office space
When you are in the S1111 you might hear laughter, see students studying or playing games, or, on Tuesday’s, get a chance to pet Tui the therapy dog.
Student assistants and volunteers from the Student Support Centre and Student Life programs work collaboratively in the S1111 space. Through the summer, the lounge becomes a co-working space, with students on laptops for individual work and bringing people together for ongoing training or brainstorming meetings. Assistants and volunteers might also meet with their supervisors right down the hallway in one of the offices.
Here are some photos of our lounge space
What students have to say
We think working here is awesome! But don't just take it from us. Here's what our current student workers have to say about their experience:
“Working at the Student Experience Office has helped me to grow in many wonderous ways. I have become much more knowledgeable about events, marketing, promoting, social media, and professionalism as a whole - all skills of which I will now be able to apply within my future career.
I truly believe that the work we do helps to build a community on campus. Planning and hosting events promotes engagement and fosters positive relationships. And by supporting the Club and Association Executives, we are able to provide them a platform to market their organizations to the broader UFV community, building even more engagement and positive relationships for all folks on campus.”
- Roxy, myCampusLife Assistant
"In my role as a Student Assistant, I was responsible for researching and developing the Peer Assist program, creating online training for volunteers, and meeting with students. I also designed the booking system for the Peer Assist program and the Student Support Centre.
In this position, I have honed my skills in program development, networking, and student support. These skills will be valuable as I transition from university into a career. There have been many opportunities to continue my professional development, such as attending the 2022 Character Conference on Homelessness in Abbotsford and attending online training for Peer Support at the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute. These have been valuable opportunities to learn fresh perspectives on these topics and incorporate the knowledge into practice in the Peer Assist program.
Overall, my experience in this position has been incredibly rewarding. As for advice? Part of the role is to learn and develop your professional skills. However, in Student Life programs, the Student Assistant makes their own mark on the program when they bring their unique perspective and interests. Don't be afraid to share your ideas."
- Sarah S., Peer Case Manager Assistant
"Volunteering with the Student Support Center has been a rewarding experience that has helped me connect with some wonderful and likeminded individuals. As a Student Support Peer, I get to meet with student peers and chat about the experiences, challenges, and accomplishments of university life. This role has allowed me to be immersed in the UFV community more thoroughly and has taught me new skills and expanded on some old ones.
Not only has this position taught me skills that will help further my career in counselling, but it has also taught me some things about my self. The Student Support Centre plays an important role in the UFV community, and I feel honoured to be a part of the growth, connection, and engagement that this environment fosters. "
- Sarah K., Student Support Peer
