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 Dalhousie 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
- 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 |
Typical Pay Rates
| Hourly | $18-$21 |
|---|