Comprehensive reference for international students at UBC.
Working
Work experience can help you prepare for your career, gain exposure to the Canadian workplace, and form a closer connection to the local community. It also provides you with extra money.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) defines work as “an activity for which wages or commission is earned, or which competes directly with activities of Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the Canadian labour market.”
To learn about BC employment standards, visit the Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services website. If you feel your rights have been violated in the workplace, contact an International Student Advisor.
