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Studying in Canada is also a prominent pathway for international students thinking in the long term about\u00a0settling in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n On top of tuition, international students must consider other essentials such as textbooks, housing, groceries, and transportation.<\/p>\n \n Fortunately, international students in Canada have the option of working if they are enrolled in a program of study at a post-secondary\u00a0designated learning institution<\/a>\u00a0(DLI). There is no separate work permit required. The program of study must exceed six months in length and lead to a professional certification.<\/p>\n \n International students may work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during scheduled academic breaks like reading weeks or over the summer holidays, provided they will return to full-time studies.<\/p>\n International students are allowed to have more than one job while they are studying in Canada.<\/p>\n Once an international student has completed their program of study, they may be eligible to work full-time in Canada by getting a\u00a0Post-Graduation Work Permit<\/a>\u00a0(PGWP).<\/p>\n The PGWP exists to help international students gain additional work experience, which may assist those seeking to transition to\u00a0permanent residents<\/a>. Many permanent residence pathways in Canada cater to those with Canadian work experience and a PGWP allows international graduates to gain that experience while establishing more roots in their communities and contributing to Canada\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n PGWPs are valid for up to three years depending on the length of the program of study.<\/p>\n If a student does not get a work permit before their study permit expires, they will not be eligible to live and work in Canada after their program of study is completed.<\/p>\n If an international student\u2019s program of study meets the necessary length and certification requirements, there are still some steps to take before being able to work as an international student in Canada.<\/p>\n First, those who wish to work require a Social Insurance Number (SIN), a unique nine-digit number assigned by Service Canada. It allows the government to track employment history in Canada and ensure that people are paying the correct level of income tax, as well as track hours worked. Everyone who works in Canada must have one, whether they are a\u00a0Canadian citizen<\/a>, a\u00a0permanent resident<\/a>, or a\u00a0temporary resident<\/a>.<\/p>\n International students must also wait until their program of study has started before being eligible to work. If they arrive in the summer before their program starts, they cannot work until their first class in September.<\/p>\n While waiting, they can use the time to find accommodation, go over their resumes (CVs) and think about how much time to spend working while balancing a course load and their health.<\/p>\n When updating a resume, the University of Toronto career centre advises international students, especially those with limited work experience, to highlight all their strengths, skills, and experiences \u2013 including paid and unpaid work, extracurricular activities, and volunteering experience. This can include unpaid work done for a family business.<\/p>\n It is not necessary to include personal information such as age, marital status, nationality, visa status, social insurance number, or a photo.<\/p>\n Most international students choose to live on or near their campus so it makes the most sense to look for jobs nearby to reduce commuting time and cost.<\/p>\n On-campus jobs are advertised in several ways. Most frequently, they are found on job boards, the school\u2019s career centre or student union building, or at career fairs.<\/p>\n Off campus, most job hunting is done online. Canada\u2019s\u00a0JobBank<\/a>\u00a0typically lists part-time, positions that are suited for international students.<\/p>\n LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Indeed<\/a>\u00a0are both popular websites for job seekers in Canada. There are several job websites in Canada to help start your search. Some of the most popular include:<\/p>\nPersonal finances are a top priority for international students in Canada<\/h2>\n
How to start job hunting<\/h2>\n
Creating a resume<\/h2>\n
Where can international students find part-time jobs in Canada?<\/h2>\n
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How much are international students paid?<\/h2>\n
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