Graduate Student Assistantship
The role of a Graduate Student Assistantship (GSA) is to provide academic duties that include research duties assigned to a graduate student engaged in research performed for a member of faculty not directly related to the student’s own research.
The research oriented projects contribute to the student’s academic and professional development. Must be a part-time or full-time registered Western graduate student.
Additional Details
Compensation Rate | Determined by hiring unit |
Employment Deductions and Benefit Changes | Regular deductions - Tax, CPP, EI etc., 14% |
CRA Tax Treatment | Regular income, 100% taxable, reported on T4 tax receipt |
Posting Required? | No Posting Required |
System Paid Through | HR Payroll system; Hired by Staff Appointment Notice (HR) (login required) |
Job Code; When Paid | X0500; Monthly or weekly |
Employment Contract Requirements for International Students | www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/employers/contract.shtml |