Retail and grocery
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
🇨🇦 Canada
Part-Time Jobs in Canada
Students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks. Set by each province — for example C$17.60 an hour in Ontario from October 2025 and C$17.85 in British Columbia from June 2025. Common jobs: retail and grocery, food service, campus jobs and co-op work terms in your program.
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions
- Set by each province
- Job-search tips
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Part-Time Jobs in Canada
Students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks. Set by each province — for example C$17.60 an hour in Ontario from October 2025 and C$17.85 in British Columbia from June 2025. Common jobs: retail and grocery, food service, campus jobs and co-op work terms in your program.
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Canada at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks
- Minimum pay
- Set by each province — for example C$17.60 an hour in Ontario from October 2025 and C$17.85 in British Columbia from June 2025
- After graduation
- PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
- Longer term
- Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada; Provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates
Rules
Work rules for students
Jobs
Common student jobs
Food service
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
Campus jobs
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
Co-op work terms in your program
Flexible shifts that fit around classes.
Earnings
What part-time work pays
At CAD 18 an hour, before tax.
Rent
Rent in student cities
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks
Set by each province — for example C$17.60 an hour in Ontario from October 2025 and C$17.85 in British Columbia from June 2025
PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
Possible routes: Post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years, depending on program length and eligibility), Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada and Provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates.
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Part-time jobs by city in Canada
- Part-time jobs in Toronto
- Part-time jobs in Vancouver
- Part-time jobs in Montréal
- Part-time jobs in Ottawa
- Part-time jobs in Calgary
- Part-time jobs in Edmonton
- Part-time jobs in Waterloo & Kitchener
- Part-time jobs in Hamilton
- Part-time jobs in London, Ontario
- Part-time jobs in Kingston
- Part-time jobs in Windsor
- Part-time jobs in Halifax
- Part-time jobs in Winnipeg
- Part-time jobs in Saskatoon & Regina
- Part-time jobs in Victoria
- Part-time jobs in Oakville, Oshawa & the GTA
- Part-time jobs in Northern Ontario
- Part-time jobs in Barrie, Peterborough & Niagara
- Part-time jobs in Kamloops
- Part-time jobs in Fredericton & St. John's
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Study and work in Canada
- Study in Canada
- Canada student visa
- Canada student visa requirements
- Canada student visa documents checklist
- Canada student visa fees
- Canada student visa processing time
- Canada student visa bank balance (proof of funds)
- Canada student visa rejection reasons
- Canada student visa interview questions
- Canada student visa for spouse and dependants
- Post-study work visa in Canada
- PR after study in Canada
- Scholarships in Canada
- Education loan for Canada
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