Work off-campus up to 20 hours per week during your academic study term, and full-time during scheduled program breaks. Students who take Co-op can work full-time during their Co-op placement.
Work rights are typically included with your Canadian Study Permit for programs of 6 months or longer; however, they are not guaranteed and depend on the decisions of immigration officials.
Choose a Co-op program (Co-operative education) and combine your academic studies with work experience in a position related to your studies to enhance your learning. Co-op placements are typically paid positions.
You can also continue working full time hours off-campus during your Co-op.
Like Co-op, programs with a practicum provide an opportunity to put your classroom learning into practise in a local business, or organization. Practicum placements are usually unpaid, but some practicum opportunities may be paid.
You can continue to work off-campus full-time during your practicum.
Gain Canadian experience through off-campus work, or by choosing a Co-op or practicum program.
Studying at Greystone College offers more than just an amazing career education, it provides immersive opportunities to study and work in Canada. With a study visa, you'll qualify for off-campus work rights during your academic studies. If you choose a Co-operative education program you'll combine classroom learning with work experience related to your program of study. Build your career networks, enhance your resume, and earn money to support your student life.
Why Study and Work in Canada
Earn Money
Earn money through off-campus work to help support your living expenses and student life in Canada.
If you choose a Co-op program in Vancouver or Toronto, you will also be able to earn money during your Co-op placement .
Add to your resume
Enhance your resume by adding Canadian work experience and job references, and give yourself a unique edge over the competition for future work.
Build your career networks
Expand your Canadian career networks. In your off-campus or Co-op work – you never know where a new connection might lead you!
Experience related to your studies
Take a Co-op or practicum program and enhance your academic learning by applying concepts in a real business or organization.
Canadian immersion experience
Integrate yourself more deeply into Canadian society through work. In your job, you'll meet and connect with Canadians and visitors and learn about Canadian work culture first hand. Your work experience is a great way to immerse yourself in Canadian life.
Do you want to work in Canada? Learn about our student support and see a list of available jobs.
