Paraprofessional Placements

A paraprofessional placement is designed to help you develop employability skills through service delivery that contributes to the campus community under the mentorship of professional staff and faculty,

Experience Details

  • Paraprofessional placements can be paid, unpaid, or provide an honorarium.
  • Paraprofessional placements are not for-credit; however, some provide recognition on your academic transcript.
  • Paraprofessional placements are on-campus experiences.

Currently Recognized Opportunities

  • The Peer Helper Program offers over 30 different campus placement opportunities, all focused on developing your skills under the guidance of campus professionals.
  • Residence Life Staff can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn and grow while enhancing your leadership, communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills.

Experience Profiles

  • Phoebe started off her university journey by signing up for an experiential first year seminar. She went on to do an Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA), multiple project serve reading week programs and was a peer helper with the Wellness Education Centre.