The information in this section has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on September 18th, 2023. Recent updates will be indicated in the date below.
Immigration
Working in Canada
How many hours can I work on or off campus?
On-Campus Work Hours
There is currently no restriction imposed on the number of hours you may work on campus; however, it is recommended that you limit your hours to part time. Even if you are working, your studies must continue to be the main reason you are in Canada as per IRCC policy.
Off-Campus Work Hours
If you are eligible to work off campus, you may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during regularly scheduled breaks.
For more information about what constitutes a regularly scheduled break, and work eligibility during a regularly scheduled break, please visit our website.
On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a change to the off-campus work hours.
As of November 8, 2024, the off-campus work hours has been increased from 20 to 24 hours per week during an academic session. For more information, please review our News and Updates post here.
This page was last updated on November 18, 2024.