Hire International Students

International students provide unique perspectives to your organization.

Current students

Visit the Government of Canada’s website on hiring international students for the most up-to-date information.

Off-campus work

International students on study permits are allowed to work off-campus for:

• For the most up-to-date information on work eligibility hours, please refer to the IRCC.
• Unlimited hours during scheduled academic breaks (e.g.: Summer and winter breaks, reading week, etc.)

Your responsibility as an employer is to:

• Ensure the student you are hiring has a valid study permit.
• Ensure the student has a Social Insurance Number (SIN) via a Confirmation of SIN letter or other government-issued documents.

Co-op placements or internships

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International students can participate in co-op work terms or internships but must have a valid co-op or internship work permit before they start the position.

Co-op or Internship students are not subject to hour limitation in their employment but are protected under provincial employment standards.

Your responsibility as an employer is to:

• Ensure the student you are hiring has a valid co-op or internship work permit.
• Ensure the student has a Social Insurance Number (SIN) via a Confirmation of SIN letter or other government-issued documents.

For more detailed information regarding your responsibilities as an employer hiring international students, see the Government of Canada’s Hire International Students.

Hiring recently graduated international students

BC Provincial nominee program (BC PNP)

International students can be supported for permanent residency by a BC employer through the BC provincial nominee program, an employer driven skilled worker immigration program designed to expedite permanent residency.

General requirements, responsibilities and application support information can be found at BC PNP Information for Employers.