Can I work while I study in Canada?

Yes, up to 24 hours a week in term, unlimited during scheduled breaks

“You can work up to 24 hours per week . You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”

“work unlimited hours off campus”

“You have a social insurance number (SIN) .”

Not until the work conditions are added to your permit (no fee)

“You can ask to have these conditions added if you're eligible to work off campus . There's no fee to add these conditions to your permit.”

Not off campus without a work permit

“your study permit says you aren't authorized to work off campus while you study”

“If any of these situations apply to you, and you want to work while studying in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit .”

IRCC: working on campus

Not without a valid study permit

“You have a valid study permit or you applied to extend your study permit before it expired.”

Not before your program starts

“You can only start working in Canada when you start your study program. You can’t work before your studies begin.”

Only in 2 situations after you complete your program

“After you complete your study program, there are 2 ways you may be able to work unlimited hours:”

“you already applied for a work permit before your study permit expired or”

“you're starting a new study program”

Not off campus in a short or non-credential program

“Your study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate.”

Not off campus in a language-only program

“you're only enrolled in an English or French as a second language (ESL/FSL) program”

“If any of these situations apply to you, and you want to work while studying in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit .”

Not off campus in general interest courses

“you're only taking general interest courses”

“If any of these situations apply to you, and you want to work while studying in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit .”

Not off campus in prerequisite courses only

“you're only taking courses required to be accepted into a full-time program”

“If any of these situations apply to you, and you want to work while studying in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit .”

Not off campus as a part-time student, except in your last semester

“you're in the last semester of your study program and you don't need a full course load to complete your program and”

Not while on leave or between schools

“If you’re on an authorized leave from your studies , or you’re switching schools and you’re not studying, you can't work off campus. You can only return to work once you resume your studies.”