Working in Canada can help you get practical work experience and build your network. It may even help you stay and work in Canada after your studies.
Working as a student, especially as an international student will help you to cater for most of the expenses while you are studying. If you have work to do that fetches you some little money is very important in the life of students. It makes you not be fully dependent on your parent (s) or your spouse as the only source of income. Since the living fee is very expensive in Canada is better if you find something to do to support yourself.
Can you work as an international student in Canada?
Yes, you can work. The Canadian Government has approved that international students who meet eligibility requirements such as having a study or work permits can apply for work in the country. You can work either on-campus or off-campus as a student depending on the place you are staying.
On-campus work - This means you can work in all the buildings on your university or college campus
Off-campus work - This means you can work the parts of your town or city that are not part of the university or college campus.
On-campus work is specially made for students who live within the campus vicinity while Off-campus work is prepared for the students who have their apartments outside the university or college campus.
What Do you need to work as a student in Canada?
The basic requirements you need before you can work as an international or citizen is a study or work permit. Without a study permit you may not be able to work as a college or university student. You should apply for a study permit before coming to Canada. Only some people can apply for a study permit from within Canada. The study permit
What is Canadian study permit?
The study permit is a document issued by the Canadian Governments that allows foreign students to study in any of the designated learning institution across the country. It is a document that state whether a student can work or can not work. The study permit is not he same as visa.
Eligibilty requirements to work as an international student
To know whether you are eligible to work as a student in Canada, the following information must be present on your study permit document.
Working off-campus
To be able to work on campus:
1. your course duration must longer than six (6) months,
2. you’re a full-time student at a designated learning institution (DLI) ,
3. you are enrolled in a post-secondary academic,
4. vocational or professional training program or a secondary-level vocational training program, (Quebec only)
5. you have a valid Social Insurance Number(SIN), and
Note: A student on authorized leave, or the one switching schools who is not studying can not work.
Working on-campus
To work on-campus:
1.you must have a valid study permit
2.you must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
3.you must be a full-time post-secondary student.
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How many hours can you work?
Students can only work 20hours weekly while they are studying in Canada.
How Much can you earn?
The money you can earn depend on the work and the company your are working for. Averagely, most companies pay $20 per hour. If for example you earn $20 per hour, your weekly payment will be $400.
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