Can I work in Canada while studying?

Yes, you can work on a study permit in Canada for up to 24 hours per week or can work full-time during semester breaks or seasonal holidays. Canada is famous for its world-class education, which is offered in almost 8,000 recognized universities. The country offers 16,000 university programs in an affordable fee structure. Due to these reasons, every year, around 485,000 international students migrate to Canada to study. The country has an 85% - 94% success rate in visa approval, which is the highest among all the study-abroad destinations.

 

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Top part-time jobs in Canada

The table below consists of the list of top part-time jobs that an international student can do to support their cost of living and their wages:

Jobs	Average hourly wages in Canada
Customer service representative	$14
Cook	$13 - 15
Clerk	$13
Sales Associate	$14
Teacher	$20 - 22
Web designer	$20
Library assistant	$15
Freelancer	$25
Delivery driver	$19
Merchandiser	$13
Translator	$21
Writer	$25
Bartender / Waiter	$11

 

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Eligibility requirements to work in Canada on a study permit

The following are the eligibility requirements to work on a study permit in Canada:

 

• Study program must be at least 6 months long
• Must be a full-time student at a DLI or Designated Learning Institute
• Must be enrolled in any of these:
• Post-secondary academic, professional, or vocational training program
• Secondary-level vocational training program (only in Quebec)
• Study program must lead to a diploma, degree, or certificate
• Must have a Social Insurance Number or SIN

 

Post-study work permits in Canada

In Canada, you can also work after completing your education. As a foreign student, you are eligible for the Canada post-graduation work permit after completing your graduation from a designated institution. The length of the study program in Canada depends on the study program. The application fee for Canada PGWP is $255.

 

Required documents for Canada PGWP

The following are the documents which are required to apply for a Canada PGWP:

 

• A valid passport and a photocopy of it
• Evidence of completion of education
• Previous permit details
• Passport-size photographs taken recently

 

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