Highlights: International Students can opt for these jobs in Canada
- The minimum wage in Canada is $15.55 CAD/hour.
- A tutor is the highest paying job for international students, with $30 CAD/ hour.
- Server/Bartender/Mixologist earns very well because of the high rates of pre-tax tipping in Canada.
- Every international student is offered the same workers’ rights as citizens or permanent residents in the country.
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During school semesters, International students are eligible to work for unlimited hours till 2023 end. We have listed the best jobs for international students in Canada based on fair pay, easy work responsibilities, flexibility in work hours, etc.
Top Jobs for International Students in Canada
|
Jobs |
Average pay |
|
Teaching Assistants |
$23 CAD/ hour |
|
Server/Bartender/ Mixologist |
$16 CAD/ hour + tips |
|
Ride-share Driver |
$19 CAD/ hour |
|
Tutor |
$30 CAD/ hour |
|
Freelancer |
$23 CAD/ hour |
- Most Teaching Assistants jobs in Canada are reserved for students. These jobs let students study deeply in their fields while getting to teach for a good salary.
- Due to tips, server/Bartender/Mixologist jobs provide flexible working hours and good earnings. The pre-tax tipping rate in Canada varies between 15-18%.
- Ride-sharing apps are very popular in student hotspots in major cities. To do this job, students must have a car, a driver’s license, and a smartphone and be twenty-one years old. These jobs also provide students flexibility in working hours.
- One can get immersed in their subject field by being a tutor. Being a tutor is also the same as having a part-time job as a teaching assistant. The position also provides the flexibility to set tuition fees.
- Freelancer is a vast job category that can include many occupations. This job benefits students who want to establish themselves in a definite industry of their interest.
Points to remember as an International students working in Canada
International students keep in mind the following points before and while taking up a job:
- The minimum wage in Canada is $15.55 CAD/hour.
- Every international student is offered the same workers’ rights as citizens or permanent residents in the country.
- All international students willing to work must satisfy all the conditions for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) to continue to work and immigrate to Canada.
- Also, any work experience earned by an international student before pre-graduation (as a full-time student) will not be counted as immigration eligibility.
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