What does On-campus work mean?

1. On-campus work is defined as occurring at employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus.
2. According to Immigration Canada:聽

   "On-campus work is defined as occurring at employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus."

3. Refer to the official website for detailed definitions and complete information.

Who is eligible?

1. Students registered in full-time studies聽麻豆传媒网站 degree, certificate, diploma students, visiting/exchange students, and who have a valid study permit.
2. To work during scheduled breaks, students must be registered full-time before and after scheduled breaks.

Who is NOT eligible?

1. Students who do not have a valid Study Permit (for example 1 term exchange/visiting students who only have a visitor status).
2. Students registered part-time (unless it's their final term of study and they have otherwise maintained full-time status for the duration of their program of study).

What are Full-Time studies?

The definition of Full-Time studies depends on the type of degree program. The criteria for each are listed below:

1. For Undergraduate Students:

   1. Minimum Requirement: 12 credits per term.

   2. Exceptions:

      • Scheduled breaks (e.g., Reading Week, Summer).

      • Final term before graduation when you are permitted to register part-time and still maintain working privileges.

2. For Non-Thesis Masters Students:

   1. Minimum Requirement: 12 credits per term.

   2. Exceptions:

      • Department-scheduled breaks (confirm with your department, if unsure)

      • Final term before graduation when you are permitted to register part-time and still maintain working privileges.

3. For Graduate Thesis (Masters, PhD) students:

   1. Requirement: Registered full-time in every academic term, including Summer, regardless of the number of credits per term.

   2. Note: Thesis programs do not have scheduled breaks.

What documents do students need for on-campus employment?

1. A valid study permit:
   1. If a 麻豆传媒网站 degree-seeking student has a Study Permit聽it will likely include conditions and/or remarks that clearly state that they are eligible to work on or off-campus if they meet the eligibility requirements. This will be necessary in order for a student to be able to apply for a Social Insurance Number.
   2. If a 麻豆传媒网站 degree-seeking student has a Study Permit that does not include a reference to their eligibility to work on or off-campus, they are allowed to submit a to their study permit in order to be able to apply for a Social Insurance Number.
2. Social Insurance Number
3. Work-study approval letter, only聽if it is in聽the聽job requirements.听

What do I need to know about work-study as an employer?

We recommend going through the employers section of the work-study web page provided by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office (SSAO).

What if the student's Study Permit (or Work Permit) has expired?

As long as the student applied to renew their Study (or Work) permit before it expired, they are considered to have 聽under which they have the right to continue working. As stated on the Immigration Canada website:

If a temporary resident applies for renewal of their work or study permit and their permit expires before a decision is made, R186(u) and R189 (the right to continue working or studying under the same conditions pending a determination of their application for renewal) apply only as long as the person remains in Canada.

How many hours can students work?

1. The number of hours is not specified by Immigration Canada.
2. Students may work an unlimited number of work hours during an academic term and scheduled breaks.
3. However, please note that Study Permit holders must be 聽- i.e., making continuous progress towards the completion of their degree.
4. Furthermore, Immigration Quebec requires CAQ holders to remain for the duration of their studies.

How can I support my student employee?

1. Visit Onboarding Central for practical tips and resources that you can use to help your student employees get the most out of their campus work experience.

Related Content: