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Work While You Study

You can work in Canada and other countries while you study as an international student. Getting International work experience is an excellent way to build your career skills, develop language skills, make new friends, and earn some extra income. In most of the countries including Canada you can opt for:

  • PART-TIME JOBS

    Work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions.

  • FULL-TIME JOBS

    Work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.

Working while you study is not a sufficient way to finance your education and you must not rely on potential employment to meet your tuition and basic living expenses. You should ensure that you have adequate and secure funding for all four years before beginning your studies.

Work On/Off Campus

Working on campus can be very convenient, especially if you live in a student residence or live near campus and have extra time between classes.If you don't get a job on campus, you always look for other relevant opportunities off campus.

Also following are the minimum wages of Canada by province and other counties and calculator for you to have an understanding how much you can earn while studying abroad.

# Province Date Wage
1 Alberta 01-Oct-2018 $15.00
2 British Columbia 15-Sep-2017 $11.35
3 Manitoba 01-Oct-2015 $11.00
4 New Brunswick 01-Apr-2017 $11.00
5 Newfoundland and Labrador 01-Oct-2017 $11.00
6 Northwest Territories 01-Jun-2015 $12.50
7 Nova Scotia 01-Apr-2016 $10.70
8 Nunavut 01-Apr-2016 $13.00
9 Ontario 01-Oct-2016 $11.40
10 Prince Edward Island 01-Oct-2016 $11.00
11 Quebec 01-May-2018 $11.75
12 Saskatchewan 01-Oct-2016 $10.72
13 Yukon 01-Apr-2016 $11.07
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Coop and Academic Internships

In order to improve your professional skills and apply the practical skills and concepts derived from years of hard work in college, you have to immerse yourself in the real workplace. Doing so can sometimes be far more challenging than your experience in the classroom, especially if you decide to take on the challenge abroad.

However, completing an internship abroad can be the crucial, pivotal factor needed to strengthen your resume beyond your competitors. Gaining work experience through internships abroad will take your career to the next level, and help you gain the essential skills needed to be successful in the ever-growing global market.

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5 Ways Students
Can Explore Job Opportunities

International students face a variety of challenges when looking for a job in Canada—during and after their studies. Here are five tips for solving challenges that international students often encounter when looking for jobs in Canada.

  • BE AN EXPERT IN CANADIAN IMMIGRATION LAWS

    Knowing the processing times and eligibility criteria well before graduating is an essential step.

  • KNOW WHAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES YOUR PROGRAM OFFERS

    When choosing an institution, be sure to research whether it offers assistance in finding a job.

  • PREPARE YOURSELF FOR EMPLOYMENT

    Learning to market yourself well on your resume and during interviews is an important skill.

  • BE A SMART JOB SEEKER

    In today’s work force, networking is a significant source of discovering employment opportunities.

  • BE AWARE OF LABOUR MARKETS

    Researching market trends and mapping labour shortages is a great way to gauge your career prospects.

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