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Working in Montréal

Foreign students and the job market

Holding a job while you study can open doors to your future. Many work-permit programs allow foreign students to work off-campus. To learn more, go to Accessing the job market. Why work while you study?

  • to earn money
  • to gain work experience in Montreal
  • to build a network of professional contacts
  • to make new friends

In Canada, it’s not unusual for students to work part-time while they go to school. Most such jobs are in the retail and wholesale sectors and in the accommodation and food services industry.

Helpful sites

  • Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials  ―  Will the experience and training you acquired in your own country be recognized in Montreal? This site will help you determine the value of your experience (professional qualifications and higher education) and allow you to view occupational profiles for selected trades and professions.
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada  ―  Official site of the Government of Canada. You will find everything you need to know to apply for a work permit along with information and practical advice on housing, health care, work, and study.
  • Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles  ―  How can you get an off-campus work permit? What should you do if you wish to extend your stay in Quebec? The official site of the Quebec Government is the best source of information for international students studying in Quebec or wishing to remain here after graduation.