Looking to make some extra cash working odd jobs around the city? There's an app for that.

A group of University of Saskatchewan alumni have banded together to create an app conveniently named Odd Jobs.

You shouldn't have to pay to get access to jobs. - Sage Nyong

"Well, I was a student and odd jobs played a vital role of funding and I realized there should be an easier way to connect people and I decided to build one," said one of the app's developers Sage Nyong.

With a background in computer science, Nyong teamed up with members with diverse educational backgrounds such as finance, law, and economics, to make a well-rounded app.

"It's a platform that allows users and people that want to get jobs done in a short amount of time [and] in real time," said Nyong. "It helps support the local community because funds are being distributed, people are making money and work is getting done [within the area]."

How it works

There are two basic features of the app: the posting and the searching.

Say, you wanted to get some yard work done. You can click on your location, and fill out the post including the job description, your contact information and the wage you're willing to pay.

When you click "post" the job will be inserted into the map where users in the surrounding area can find it.

When the user clicks on the posting, the description will pop up.

The app is not only Saskatoon-centric but adapts to wherever the user happens to be.

"You can even be in the Middle East and use it right now because it's based on your location so it's not tied down to one community at all," Nyong explained.

Odd Jobs is a free app currently available in the smartphone app and Google Play store. Blackberry and Windows versions is on their way.

"I realized that [this app is about] people making money," said Nyong. "We don't believe we should be making money off of people making money, so it's just a moral code. I believe if you work for $20 you should make $20. You shouldn't have to pay to get access to jobs."