Employment Opportunities
Canadian students, their spouses and permanent residents of Canada face no legal employment restrictions. Many students find part-time work for themselves and many spouses find either part- or full-time work for themselves.
Government of Canada regulations allow non-Canadian students and their spouses legal access to employment as well. Full-time non-Canadian students, who are not permanent residents of Canada, may accept “on-campus” employment or work in a pastoral role in a church.
Spouses of full-time foreign students may accept part- or full-time employment either on or off campus. They must, however, obtain a work permit from Canadian Immigration prior to commencing employment. The spousal work permit can be applied for at the same time the study permit is requested or it can be applied for by mail once resident in Canada. Click
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ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
A limited number of work opportunities are available to students each year. The bookstore posts part-time positions regularly; other departments also post occasional openings. Notice of available positions will be posted on bulletin boards throughout the College.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
A limited number of qualified students (normally not first-year) are invited to assist Regent faculty in various course-related tasks such as grading, research, tutorial preparation and copying. Selection is determined by suitability. This is an excellent opportunity for students considering a teaching career. Assistants are paid on an hourly basis for work done. All Government of Canada employment regulations apply. Most Teaching Assistantship positions are posted in March.
WORK STUDY POSITIONS
A number of other academic support positions are available as well, e.g., in the offices of the library, student services, administration, development and publications. Students with appropriate skills or aptitude are encouraged to consider these options. The terms of employment are identical to those of the Teaching Assistant. Work Study positions are posted throughout the year, as they become available.