The Canadian Government provides information to newly arrived foreigners through various channels, such as those offering guides and advice on how to find a job in Canada with a student visa.

This visa allows its holder to enter the country to study an academic program and stay for the duration of the program, during which time he/she may also perform some types of work, according to the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC).

Working in Canada on a student visa

Once the visa has been obtained, the visa holder must verify the conditions of the visa and whether they authorize the exercise of any work activity on or off the university campus. 

Work within the university campus on a student visa:

If you want to know who is eligible to work on campus, what work activities they can perform and at what times, check the guide provided by the Canadian immigration department (click here).

Students wishing to work on campus must have a social security number (SIN), which allows them to work for any number of hours per week, as appropriate. 

Off-campus work:

This is only allowed for students in a training program at a designated learning institution (DLI), lasting more than six months and leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.

Immigration provides detailed information at this link on the number of hours allowed, where you can work, and in which cases self-employment is allowed, among others.

Likewise, it is also necessary to have a SIN but only 20 hours per week will be authorized. In addition, you can obtain benefits and be a part-time student if you are in the last semester of your academic program.

How to obtain a SIN to work on a study visa in Canada

The social security number is required to work on a student visa and can be applied for online. It is advisable to review the requirements to obtain the SIN, in this link. 

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