The international work-study program is designed to provide part-time on-campus work experience for full-time international undergraduate students with financial need.
Work-study jobs pay minimum wage or higher. You can work a maximum of 10 hours per week and earn up to $2,000 per term including vacation pay and benefits.
Eligibility requirements
You may apply to the international work-study program if you are:
- An international student with a valid study permit
- Registered in an undergraduate program
- Enrolled in a minimum 60% course load (1.5 units) during the term in which you want to work
- Fees arranged or paid in full for the current term
- In satisfactory academic standing in 1B or higher
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (or receive one within three days of beginning work)
Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
As an international student, your study permit must indicate that you “may accept employment” or “may work” in Canada. For more information about obtaining a SIN, visit Waterloo's international student experience website.
Apply for a position
Submit the online International Student Work-Study Program Application. You can view all current positions available at the top of the form. Note: You will be required to upload a copy of your study permit.
