The Society offers a number of paid and unpaid employment opportunities for members of our community. Any full or part-time UC student is eligible to apply for a hired position on Council, but status as an employee of the Society will make you ineligible for election. For further questions about this or any step of the hiring process, please refer to our Policies on Hiring (CP§11) and feel free to contact the President's Office at any time.
The Council term and their employment periods are split into three four-month units: the Summer Period (S) from May to August, the Fall Period (F) from September to December, and the Winter Period (W) from January to April. These periods are denoted both in a position's "Term of Hire", as well as in their "Rate of Pay, indicating when a period is active for, and after which periods they will receive disbursements of their honorarium, respectively.
The University College Literary and Athletic Society is an equal opportunity employer, and understands that despite attempts to include equity at every step of our application process, applicants may still require accomodations. We are committed to making any and all accomodations necessary and would be happy to hear any and all comments or concerns you have of our process, so don't hesitate to get in touch.
| Term of Hire | February 2025 to January 2026 |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $10,000 in three disbursements |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President |
| Hiring Status | Currently Accepting Applications! |
University College Orientation is a seven-day program, which provides incoming students with transition support, engaging programming that complements the academic experience, and a sense of collegiality and community. The program is organized on behalf of University College and the University College Literary and Athletic Society.
The Orientation Co-Chairs are responsible for overseeing all operations of Orientation while working alongside the UCLit, the office of the Dean of Students at University College, and Central Student Life to plan and execute University College’s Orientation Week. The position entails anywhere from 15-40 per-week hours.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and completed Orientation Co-Chair 2025 Applicant Form found at the link below through email to Kristina Cổ-Đoàn at president@uclit.ca by January 12th 11:59pm.
| Term of Hire | April 2024- January 2025 (Summer Term, Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $880 (Summer Term), $880 (Fall Term), $440 (Winter Term) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President |
| Hiring Status | Currently Accepting Applications! |
University College Commuter Orientation is a two-day program which provides incoming commuter students with transition support, as well as a sense of collegiality and community.
The Commuter Orientation Chair is responsible for overseeing all operations of Commuter Orientation. The role will require approximately 10 hours per week in June & July, and 15 hours per week in August.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Resume, Cover Letter and Two References to the President's Office.
| Term of Hire | April 2024-25 (Summer Term, Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $50 per meeting |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the Vice President |
| Hiring Status | Not Currently Accepting Applications |
The Society Secretary provides brief yet comprehensive minutes of all of the organization’s multi-committee meetings, including our Annual General Meeting (AGM), all regular Meetings of Council, and our weekly Operating Meetings. The Secretary is an ex-officio, non-voting executive, and is supervised directly by the Office of the Vice President. The position has ≤8 per-week hours.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV along with a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | April 2023-May 2024 (Summer Term, Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $40 per meeting |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the Vice President |
| Hiring Status | Currently Accepting Applications! |
The Society Speaker establishes procedure at each of the organization’s multi-committee meetings, including our Annual General Meeting (AGM), Judiciary Committee, and all regular Meetings of Council. The Speaker is an ex-officio, non-voting executive, and is supervised directly by the Office of the Vice President.The position has ≤8 per-week hours.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV along with a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | September 2022- June 2023 (Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $100 (Fall Term), $200 (Winter Term) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President |
| Hiring Status | Not Currently Accepting Applications |
The Web Coordinator manages and maintains the Society's website. The website is "static site" generated by Jekyll and hosted on GitHub Pages. Applicants should be comfortable working with HTML, CSS, and JSS (frontend skills).
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV along with a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | June 2022-23 (Summer Term, Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $200 (Fall Term), $500 (Winter Term) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President |
| Hiring Status | Not Currently Accepting Applications |
The Elections Coordinator manages and maintains the Society's elections, ensuring that they are fair, equitable, and accessible to all UC students.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV along with a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | December 2022- April 2023 (Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $16 per hour capped at 10 hours per week, not including any barista shifts worked. 10% profit-sharing agreement paid out at the end of the operating year. |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President |
| Hiring Status | Not Currently Accepting Applications |
Diabolos’ Coffee Bar (referred to as “Diabolos’“) is a subsidiary business of the incorporated University College Literary and Athletic Society. Historically it exists in a non-profit, or break-even capacity, with a primary focus on supporting students in the College community with low-cost, accessible dining options.
The Manager will be tasked with maintaining the financial, operational, and administrative wellbeing of the entity, applying for all legal documentation to authorize its operation in the City of Toronto, and ensure the hire of subsequent employees whenever applicable. The position has ≤10 per-week hours.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV along with a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | April 2024-25 (Summer Term, Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Volunteer |
| Rate of Pay | N/A |
| Number of Positions | 2 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President, Office of the Dean of Students |
| Hiring Status | Currently Accepting Applications! |
The Co-Directors of the University College Literary and Athletic Society WUSC division are tasked with being the support and primary contact point for the college’s sponsored WUSC student, in collaboration with the Equity Commission of the UC Lit and the Office of Student Life at University College. Previous holders of this position have identified it as a great starting off point for providing community service to the college and a place to formalize general interest in the social services.
The Co-Directors are governed uniquely by a Committee jointly administered by the Office of the Dean of Students, University College, and the UC Lit, as well as in accordance with the guidelines and programs set out by the national WUSC organization. The hours will vary, however, they will not exceed ten (10) hours per week per Director during the regular school year.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV, a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words), and the contact info for one reference (email/phone number) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | August 2022- April 2023 (Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $150 (Summer Term), $300 (Fall Term), $300 (Winter Term) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President, Office of the Dean of Students |
| Hiring Status | Not Currently Accepting Applications |
The Photographer attends certain events assigned by the Core-Executive or Executive in charge. Duration of attendance will be decided prior. Entrance fees for assigned events shall be waived. The Photographer will also upload pictures within two days of the event, to be overseen by at least one member of the core-executive prior to uploading.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV, a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words), and the contact info for one reference (email/phone number) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.
| Term of Hire | August 2022- April 2023 (Fall Term, Winter Term) |
| Remuneration and Pay | Paid |
| Rate of Pay | $60/event |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Supervisors | Office of the President, Office of the Dean of Students |
| Hiring Status | Not Currently Accepting Applications |
The Backup Photographer shall not be a member of the Council and shall hold any other employed position affiliated with the Lit during his/her term of office. The Backup Photographer attends certain events assigned by the Core-Executive or Executive in charge. Duration of attendance will be decided prior. Entrance fees for assigned events shall be waived. The Backup Photographer will also upload pictures within two days of the event, to be overseen by at least one member of the core-executive of Spirit and Communications Commissioner prior to uploading.
Please submit an accurate and up-to-date Résumé or CV, a brief Cover Letter (Max 250 Words), and the contact info for one reference (email/phone number) to the Hiring Committee by clicking the link below.