Late last year, Canada announced that international students holding a valid study permit in Canada can now work an unlimited number of hours during the school semester. But, still confused as to which would be the best opportunity for you? These jobs offer flexible working hours and pay as well as the opportunity to gain experience and skills in a field of study or interest.
teaching assistant
Teaching assistant positions are beneficial to students because they allow them to immerse themselves in their field of study and gain teaching experience.
Bartender / Mixologist and Ride-Share Driving
Serving/Bartending offers flexibility in working hours and increases earnings with tips, while ride-share driving allows complete freedom to set working hours.
Tutors & Freelancers
Tutoring and freelancing provide students with an opportunity to set their own prices, duties and hours of work, and to establish themselves in an industry/profession of interest.
Where can you find jobs here?
Here is a list of sites where you can find jobs:
- CanadaVisa Job Search Tool—a comprehensive tool that pulls results from both government and private job posting portals;
- LinkedIn—the networking platform incorporates postings from around the web, making it an easy place to start a job search;
- Indeed—an international job posting site with millions of postings;
- JobBank.ca—The official job bank maintained and updated by the Government of Canada;
- Workopolis—a job posting site that provides job services in both English and French;
- TalentEgg—an online job portal specifically designed for students and recent graduates;
- Magnet—a non-profit platform that connects Canadian workers with opportunities; And
- Leapgrad – a relatively new platform designed to connect students and fresh graduates with employers looking to recruit
As international students work through their studies, there are three key factors that must be given close attention: salary, working conditions, and immigration considerations.
Additionally, international students should be aware that as temporary foreign workers in Canada, they are accorded all the same worker rights as permanent residents and citizens of Canada. If an international student becomes aware that their employer is violating the rights of any of their employees, they are empowered by law to report them to the appropriate authorities.
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