Work As A Part-time Student While Studying In Canada.

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Working On-Campus in Canada

As an international student in Canada, you may be eligible to work on-campus under certain conditions. Here is the information regarding working on-campus:

Eligibility

  1. Full-Time Secondary School Students:
    • Attending public colleges/universities, or CEGEPs in Quebec.
    • Enrolled in private colleges in Quebec that receive a minimum of 50% government funding.
    • Studying at a Canadian private school approved to award degrees under provincial law.
  2. Requirements:
    • Valid study permit.
    • Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Ineligibility

  • You cannot work on-campus if you have completed your full-time study program.
  • Employment is not allowed during breaks or approved absence from studies.
  • If you have switched schools and are not currently studying.

Work Location

  • “On-campus” refers to work on your school campus.
  • If your school has multiple campuses, you can work at the campus where you are studying.
  • Exceptions:
    • You can work at locations off-campus if your job is directly related to teaching, research, or a research grant.
    • This includes libraries, medical centers, and research facilities linked to your school.

Employers

  • “On-campus” employers can include:
    • The college/university itself.
    • Faculty members.
    • Student organizations.
    • Students who own businesses located on-campus.
    • Private businesses or contractors providing on-campus services.

Social Insurance Number (SIN)

  • To work in Canada and receive government benefits, you need a SIN.
  • The conditions on your study permit must state your eligibility to work.
  • If the conditions are not included, you can request their addition at no cost.
  • You must apply for a SIN from Service Canada after the necessary adjustments to your study permit.

Working Off-Campus in Canada

International students in Canada may be able to work off-campus under certain circumstances. Here is the information regarding working off-campus:

Eligibility

  • You can work off-campus without a work permit if you meet the following criteria:
    • Full-time student at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
    • Enrolled in a post-secondary academic, vocational, professional, or secondary-level vocational education program (only in Quebec).
    • Program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
    • Already started studying.
    • Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Part-Time Students

  • Part-time students can work off-campus if they meet all the above requirements and:
    • Currently in the final semester of their program, and a full course load is not required to complete it.
    • Previously studied full-time in Canada before the final semester.

Approved Absence and Switching Schools

  • If you are on an approved absence or switching schools and not actively studying, you are not eligible to work off-campus. You can only resume work once you return to school.

Working Hours

  • During regular school terms/semesters: You can work up to 20 hours per week.
  • During scheduled breaks: You can work full-time during winter and summer vacations or fall and spring reading weeks. You may also work additional hours or have multiple part-time jobs.

Please note that specific guidelines and conditions may vary. It is advisable to consult with your school and the Government of Canada’s official websites for the latest information and updates on working as an international student.

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