Part-time jobs opportunities that one could consider in Canada
Studying in Canada has become one of the most sought-after decisions these days, with one in four Indian students considering the world-class curriculum taught in Canadian universities and colleges. It is not only helping them in academic growth but also helping them in building their career growth path.
Canada, as we know it, is not an affordable cosmopolitan. On the one hand, it offers work opportunities and a lifestyle, but on the other hand, it requires the proper planning and hard work to survive there. Therefore, students should be prudent in estimating high tuition fees, cost of living, or other day-to-day activities that may make them feel burdened in monetary terms.
There's no doubt that in order to study in Canada, you'll need to loosen your purse strings a little. However, giving up on your dreams and future just for this reason is not a good idea. So, why not work part-time to support your finances? Does this sound great, right?
There are many part-time work opportunities in Canada that you can consider while studying in Canada. You can work part-time, either on-campus or off-campus sites. Working part-time is not only going to help you with managing your expenses but also help you gain real-time work experience. And most importantly, Part-timers are preferred and respected too.
The Canadian visa allows international students to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week of a paid job. Nonetheless, students enrolled for an intensive course are advised to work for a maximum of 12 hours per week.
A lot of students choose to work part-time while studying due to their financial requirements. However, quite a few of them do so voluntarily. There is no harm in working part-time, as long as there is a balance between studies and work. Some of the options available to students on their campus or in the nearest city are cafes, restaurants, retail stores, swimming coaches, yoga coaches, translators, etc.
While these jobs offer few extra bucks, they also teach you the tricks of the trade and learning the art of micromanagement on budgeting, human relations, management skill, analytical skills, along with Time Management. But most importantly… don't forget the original purpose for which you came to Canada – Studies. The study should not be compromised at any cost; after all, you have spent a good amount of money to study at your dream University and destination.
The part-time jobs in Canada pay on an hourly basis. A Canadian student visa allows you to work part-time on-campus. For example, you may assist your professor in their research work. If you wish to work on-campus like this, you do not require a work permit and can work beyond the stipulated hours. Work of this kind is usually paid less but helps you gain work experience. Students are free to work off-campus after completing six months of study.
There are various part-time jobs available for international students. However, salary depends on the city and where one chooses to work, and it ranges between an average of CAD 14-25/hour. It is very common to be worried about expenses when you are studying abroad. And it is natural, though Part-time jobs are a solution should you wish to consider, and it does help play an important role in offsetting some of your expenses.
We hope this blog helps you understand the Part-time work options available while you study in Canada. Still, have any queries? You can get in touch with our team of professionals at Pyramid eService and its Pan India branches for a more comprehensive understanding of the process.
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