We’re hiring for the 2025/2026 year! Find out about our Work Study Opportunities below!
About GEM’s Work Study Positions
GEM work-study position are reserved for self-identified women, trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming UVic students.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities, queer and trans people, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of colour) to apply.
Please email a resume and cover letter to Beau Houle, GEM Coordinator, at gemcentre@uvss.ca, indicating which position you are applying for.
About UVic’s Work Study Program
Work Study funding is intended to facilitate experiential learning opportunities for students who are authorized to participate in the
Work Study Program.
The 2025/2026 Work Study Program will run from September 3, 2025 to April 22, 2026. Work Study is not available during the summer term (May – August).
All students must have a valid Social Insurance Number before commencing work in a work study position.
Students who wish to participate in the Work Study Program must apply through Student Awards and Financial Aid. Click here for more information, and to apply for the program.
2025-2026 Positions
Thirdspace Coordinator
The Thirdspace Coordinator (165 hours available) will create programming to engage the community with the GEM lounge, library, and art space. Activities may include book clubs, art builds, media campaigns, discussion groups, and showcases. They will also support program promotion, contribute to in-house publications, maintain the space and library, gather community feedback, and represent GEM at outreach events.
We’re looking for someone with creative thinking, a passion for art and media as tools for social change, and a demonstrated commitment to intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonial, and sex-positive analysis.
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Resource Coordinator
The Resource Coordinator (165 hours available) will support educational programming related to sexual and reproductive wellness, gender-affirming care, and gender-based violence support. They will help maintain and update GEM’s resources, provide peer support, restock and track wellness supplies, collaborate with other groups, and assist with volunteer recruitment and training.
We’re looking for someone with strong community support skills, compassion in sensitive conversations, and a demonstrated commitment to intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonial, and sex-positive analysis.