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Arts & Social Sciences ‑ WIL for FASS Pilot Program


In an increasingly complex and technology-driven world, students enrolled in Arts & Social Sciences provide essential insights and acquire adaptable skills and competences that prepare them for a rapidly changing workforce.

Their capacity for critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complexity positions them as key contributors to resilient societies and meaningful change.

Please note:

  • This opportunity is for »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ registered students only.
  • As this is a pilot program, there are a limited number of spots available. Information regarding applications will be sent to eligible students.

Student Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the FASS Work-Integrated Learning program, students must:

  • Have a CGPA of at least 2.7
  • Be enrolled and in good standing in a Bachelor of Arts (120-credit hour) degree
  • program with a declared major
  • Have completed a minimum of 51 credit hours and at least four full-time academic
  • terms remaining in their program after the term in which you apply
  • Be eligible to work in Canada

Employability Skills and Competencies


Work-Integrated Learning Competencies

  • Career and self-development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Disciplinary Proficiency
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Ethics
  • Information & Digital Literacy

Arts & Social Sciences Competencies

  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Developing Resilience
  • Empathy
  • Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Competencies
  • Leadership
  • Life-long Learning
  • Problem Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Project Management
  • Resource Optimization
  • Self-management and accountability
  • Teamwork

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  • Research
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Storytelling
  • Understanding Social and Historical
  • Contexts

Potential Employment Sectors

  • Arts Organizations
  • Community Organizations
  • Consulting
  • Education
  • Financial firms
  • Governments and Municipalities
  • Heritage/Museums
  • Legal Firms
  • Media
  • Non-Profit Social Change
  • Enterprises
  • Policy and Planning
  • Publishing
  • Rights Organizations
  • Social Services
  • Tourism

Potential Roles

  • Communications & Marketing
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Digital Content & Media
  • Graphic Design & Storytelling
  • Human Resources/People & Culture
  • Policy Analyst
  • Product Management
  • Program Support
  • Research Assistant
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Museum Interpreter/Guide
  • Outreach Worker
  • User Experience/User Research

Study/Work Term Schedule

Fall 2026 Winter 2027 Summer 2027
Orientation Job Search/Study Term Work Term

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Typical Pay Rates

Hourly $18-$21