Can I Work in Canada as an International Student?
According to the Canadian Government website, as an international student, you can work in Canada if your study permit explicitly states that you are allowed to work either on or off campus.
In order to work off campus, you will need to meet the requirements listed on the Canadian government website. If you are authorized to work off campus, make sure to pay attention to the number of hours you can work per week as an international student.
After you complete your degree program at Alexander College, and if you fulfill all the requirements established by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), you will also be able to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
This permit enables you to work in Canada for up to three years after your graduation.
Hence, you‘ll have the chance to gain hands-on experience in the Canadian job market.
That being said, be aware that not all designated learning institutions in Canada makes you eligible for the PGWP.
In addition, you can refer to the government website for a list of the institutions and programs that help students qualify for this permit.
An Overview of the Canadian Job Market
According to the Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada in June 2019, employment rose by 453,000 positions.
In addition, it shows that there are more job opportunities for both full-time employees (+299,000) and part-time employees (+154,000).