International Students

Working While Studying


You do not need a work permit to work off campus if you have a valid study permit that states you “may accept employment” or “may work off campus for 20 hours a week” AND you maintain a full-time, registered status in an Acadia program. If your study permit conditions do not indicate this, you will need to apply for a study permit amendment.

If you meet the above conditions, your study permit will allow you to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.


Acadia Students' Union Jobs

Browse a list of jobs available with the Acadia Students' Union.

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Social Insurance Number

If you want to work in Canada or have access to government programs and benefits, you must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). For more information on the SIN and the application process, please visit Service Canada’s website.

 Apply for a Social Insurance Number

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Contact

International Students
Wong International Centre
27 Acadia Street
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6
international@acadiau.ca
902-585-1690