WORK ON CAMPUS
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has changes to the International Student Program starting January 1, 2026, including new rules for Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs).
Graduate students (Master鈥檚 or PhD) at public institutions will be starting January 1, 2026. In addition, PhD students and their accompanying family members may also qualify for , if they apply within the same application. Please note that applications may still be subject to background checks, which could affect processing times.
For full details on PAL requirements and other updates, please review our 2026 PAL Requirement News Post.
You may work on campus without a work permit if you meet both of the following requirements:
- you hold a valid study permit that includes a condition stating you may work on campus
- you are enrolled as a full-time student*
*If you are studying part-time in your final term of study, you may be eligible to work on campus in that term provided that you meet the specific criteria outlined by IRCC. To review the criteria for working on campus if you are studying part-time in your final term, please visit the IRCC website .
Where you can work
鈥淥n campus鈥� is defined by IRCC as employment facilities within the boundaries of the campus.
51社区黑料students are permitted to work at any of the three 51社区黑料campuses (Burnaby, Vancouver or Surrey).
Who you can work for
Your employer may be:
- 51社区黑料(temporary assignments)
- a faculty member
- the Student Society
- yourself (e.g., private tutoring)
- or a private business or private contractor providing services to the institution on the campus.
You may also encounter the term 鈥淲ork Study鈥� - these positions are restricted to students who have demonstrated financial need (see the website for details). Not all on-campus jobs are Work Study.
How many hours you can work
You can work as many hours as you want, in addition to working off campus, as long as you continue to meet the .
Get help with the job search process
If you are seeking a job on campus, offers a variety of resources and services to assist you, including job postings, resume help, advice on the job search and interview process, and more.