Work in Canada

The best way to combine studying and working in Canada is to come with a student visa and take a Vocational Training course, such as a Diploma with Co-Op (which means it includes a practical part) or a university degree.

If you choose a course without Co-Op, you can work 20 hours a week during the class period and 40 hours during vacations.

And if you choose a course with Co-Op, you can work 20 hours per week during the theoretical block of the course and 40 hours per week during the practical block and vacations.

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To apply for the student visa and have the opportunity to work in the meantime, you need to meet two requirements: enroll in a vocational training course (with or without Co-Op) that lasts at least 6 months.

However, if you come to study a language course, you will not be able to work legally.

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If you meet these requirements, applying for a student visa is very simple, although somewhat elaborate. You will only need to enroll in the course, demonstrate that you have $883 CAD saved for each month of the course, obtain an acceptance letter from the government, and pay the visa fees ($150 CAD).

If you find it too much paperwork to get, don’t worry. You can contact us, and we will take care of everything. At Dingoos, we will advise you to choose the course that best suits you and carry out all the registration procedures. Additionally, thanks to our Department of Experts in Canadian Visas, you can enjoy the free service of assistance in collecting and processing your student visa so that it is successfully approved, and you can come to study and work in Canada without worrying about anything. Also, if you prefer, you will have the option for us to refer you to an immigration lawyer to process your visa.

With this visa, you can work in Canada once you have completed your studies in the country.

To apply, you must have studied a minimum of 8 months in a vocational training course (Co-Op) at an authorized public college. Keep in mind that the duration of this visa is equivalent to the duration of your studies, except in the case that you have completed more than 2 years of studies in Canada. In this case, your Post-Graduation Work Study Visa can have a duration of up to 3 years.

You can apply for this visa up to 90 days after completing the course.

If you want to combine travel, study, and work in Canada, the Work and Holiday visa is for you. With this visa, you can live in Canada for a year and study for a maximum of 6 months.

To be able to apply, you must be between 18 and 35 years old, have $2500 CAD in your bank account, and have not applied for this permit before (it’s a once in a lifetime experience!). In addition, you will need to have a passport valid for at least one year, your updated resume in English, a passport photo, a medical examination, and sometimes, you may be asked for your criminal record.

The Work and Holiday Visa is difficult to obtain, as they give a limited number of visas each year, and the allocation is made through a draw in which you can participate by registering in the pool (basically a website where you register so that the Canadian government has a database of all the people who want to apply for the visa).

The mechanics of the contest are simple and exciting. Between August and September, the Canadian government randomly sends invitations to a limited number of registered users in the pool to apply for the Working Holiday Visa. When all available applications are completed and approved, the draw ends.

If you don’t want to leave your fate to luck, the best option is to contact us and start the procedures to come to Canada with a student visa. It is very easy to obtain, there is no limit to places, and at Dingoos, we take care of everything, so you only have to worry about having a good farewell party.

So far we have seen the visa options for coming to study and work in Canada. Luckily, this country is full of job opportunities, so the Canadian government has designed a series of programs focused exclusively on helping qualified international workers who want to migrate to Canada temporarily or permanently.

To manage this type of visa and the residency applications of international workers, the Canadian government has created the Express Entry system.

The Express Entry system divides workers into three categories based on their education, level of English, and work experience.

The three categories you can apply for are:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program: For professionals with specialized studies in specific areas, such as engineers, doctors, and architects. Applicants will need to have at least 1 year of experience in a qualified job, a CLB 7 level in English or French, a certificate of studies, and sufficient funds to support themselves for the first few months in Canada.
• Federal Skilled Trades Program: This permit can be requested by international workers with certified experience in various trades. This includes builders, masons, miners, carpenters, etc. To apply for the program, it is necessary to have a job offer from a Canadian company, have at least 24 months of work experience in the last five years, and a good level of English or French.
• Canadian Experience Class: is ideal for people who are working or have worked in Canada and want to stay permanently in the country. It falls within the Experience Class, and to apply for this visa, you will need to have worked in Canada for at least 1 year, have certificates demonstrating your work experience, and demonstrate a good command of the language.

If you like the world of coffee and customer service, working as a barista in a Canadian café or hotel is a good opportunity for you. It requires a basic level of English, and chatting with customers will improve your language skills almost without you realizing it while you perfect your art of preparing lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee varieties.

Working as a waiter is a very good option to start making money and get comfortable with English as soon as you arrive in Canada. The salary is not among the highest, but you should keep in mind that you will also receive tips, which are mandatory in the country and are between 10% and 15% of the bill.

Being a kitchen assistant is for you if you enjoy the world of gastronomy and the noble art of preparing delicious dishes. Prep cook or line cook positions are perfect for gaining experience and learning how a kitchen operates, as you will perform the most basic and routine tasks, such as cutting ingredients or preparing sauces.

All the world’s great chefs started out as kitchen assistants, so if that’s your dream, this job is ideal for you.

If you are passionate about sweets and already have training and experience in the world of pastry, in Canada, you can look for work as a pastry chef. In this job, you will be responsible for preparing sweet dishes, desserts, cakes, pastries, and other bakery products, so it is essential that you know how a kitchen works and feel comfortable in that environment.

If you enjoy customer service, consider working as a host in Canada. Your job will be to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of all the customers who come to the hotel or restaurant. You will have to welcome them, seat them, manage phone reservations, and conduct phone interviews with your customers to assess their satisfaction.

Trabajar en Canadá como front desk attendant, ayudante de recepción, te permitirá practicar mucho inglés y estar en contacto directo con los clientes del hotel. En este puesto trabajarás bajo la supervisión del jefe de recepción y necesitarás tener unas buenas dotes de atención al cliente.

A very common way to take your first steps in Canada is as a house person, which is the cleaning and maintenance staff responsible for ensuring that everything is clean and in order.

In this type of job, you will have to take care of cleaning common areas and perform basic maintenance tasks, such as changing a light bulb.

If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and dealing with people, you can start your journey in Canada by working as a receptionist in a hotel.

As a front desk agent, you will be the first person the hotel’s guests have contact with, so you will need a good level of English. It is also highly regarded if you know other languages, such as French, as this will allow you to give a warm welcome to people from all over the world. The shifts are very varied, and you can work on a night, day, or 24-hour shift.

If you are a very organized and methodical person, you can access the position of housekeeping supervisor, one of the most valued positions in Canadian hotels.

As housekeeping leadership, you will have to supervise the work of the housekeeping staff. The working hours are usually very good, the salary is high, and the job opportunities are excellent.

If you have just arrived in Canada and want to start earning money and improve your English, try looking for a delivery driver job. They are easy to get, the hours are very flexible, and they don’t require much English.

It’s perfect for covering your stay in Canada without complicating your life too much and adapting 100% to your studies.

If you enjoy spending time with children and want to learn English quickly, coming to Canada as an au pair is a great option.

Also, by living with Canadian families, you will learn a lot about the local culture and save on accommodation and food expenses, as everything is usually included.

Although the best way to find a job in Canada is through networking (meeting people who can recommend you for a job), employment platforms also work very well, where you can create your profile and upload your CV to apply for different job positions.

Some websites for finding jobs in Canada are:

• Indeed
• Jobs in Canada
• Opción Empleo
• Kijiji

Facebook is another great option for job hunting. To do this, you can join groups created by people in similar situations where everyone tries to help each other out:

• Españoles y Latinoamericanos en Canadá
• Españoles y Latinoamericanos en Toronto
• Españoles y Latinoamericanos en Vancouver
• Españoles y Latinoamericanos en Montreal

Also, if you are a little overwhelmed at the moment of having to find a job in Canada, we have created the Dingoos Work Workshop.

In this workshop, we will give you specific and actionable information on how to find a job, we will solve any doubts or problems you may have when looking for a job, and we will give you all the keys to make you feel very comfortable in the Canadian work environment.