Hiya! Im joining UofT this fall as an international student.I read somewhere that I can work on campus only 12 hours a week ? Is that correct ? if not what are the rules to work on and off campus? thnx !
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hey there,
you’re kind of right, but you’re also not. and if you wouldn’t mind serving as an example to the class for just a moment, this is why it’s always a good idea to ask questions. you’ll almost definitely learn something new, even if you thought you already knew the answer (*cue you sinking down into your seat, embarrassed that the teacher is using you as an example, while everybody stares daggers at you*).
the university of toronto offers many different kinds of jobs to students, including part-time jobs, summer jobs and research positions. these jobs vary widely in the number of hours per week that they require, and also in how much they pay.
however, there’s also a whole separate category of jobs offered by uoft called ‘work-study jobs.’ work-study jobs are a little more restrictive. they all pay the same amount (minimum wage), and you must be taking at least 2.0 FCEs in the Fall/Winter session in order to be eligible for a work-study job. as you can see, you’ve got options aplenty.
wow aska, that’s great, but where do i find all these wonderful jobs?
you can find job postings for work-study and other jobs (both on- and off-campus) on uoft’s career learning network (CLN). just log in using your UTORID, click on ‘Jobs,’ and let the search begin!
if you decide to work off-campus, then it’s up to you to self-regulate. you can figure out how much work is enough, and how much will send you into a complete burnout when exam time hits.
cheers,
aska
P.S. if you’re an international student, it’s worth?reading about the different kinds of work permits you may need to get a job in canada!