Working in Canada

International students who hold a Canadian study permit may gain work experience while completing their studies. Your study permit may allow you to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or reading week. For further information please consult the IRCC Student Work Permit Website.
Students wishing to work on- or off-campus must obtain a Social Insurance Number (SIN) prior to beginning work. Applications for SIN should be accessed after arrival in Canada. More information can be found here.
Off-campus work privileges are issued under the conditions of your study permit. To work off campus, you will need to complete and comply with the following:
- You must be enrolled in full-time studies in programs of six months or more at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). The DLI number for CMU will be included in your acceptance package.
- You may work no more than 20 hours per week when studying, and full-time during regularly scheduled breaks (i.e. summer break, Christmas break, reading week).
- You are allowed to work until the expiration date listed on your study permit. At that time, you need to apply for a work permit.
- You must continue to meet the conditions of your study permit in order to remain eligible for employment.

Note: It is possible to receive a post-graduate work permit up to a maximum of three years after studies (the degree) are complete. Click here for more information about study permits, temporary resident visas, post-graduate work permits, co-op work permits, etc.

On-Campus Jobs

There are limited on-campus jobs that international students can apply for prior to or upon arrival. International students are eligible to work on campus when they receive their valid study permit. However, it will not help with immigration requirements. The money earned in this work cannot be counted on when you apply to study in Canada.

Co-op Work Permit

Required for practicum placements

All students at CMU are required to complete a practicum as a degree requirement. In order to participate in practicum, international students are required to hold a co-op work permit. This permit does not incur any additional costs. It is recommended that students apply for this permit alongside their initial study permit. Students will need a letter from the Practica Office and a Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

For more information, check the IRCC website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/intern.html

Printed from: www.cmu.ca/admissions/international/working-in-canada

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