Job Positions and Salary

The most popular industry to work in among international students is hospitality sector, ie coffee shops, bars or restaurants. The advantage here is that in addition to a constant salary you will also earn extra money on tips, which is usually enough to spend for everyday life in the city.

The second most frequently sought-after industry is sales and positions such as sales assistants or supervisors in various stores.

Internship is also very popular form of work in Canada despite the fact that students in many cases do not receive a salary. We're talking about internship in prestigious companies in various sectors such as law, finance, science and technology or event planning. This way, students will gain valuable experience in a given field and lots times, thanks to the references from their internship, they can easier find paid job in a given area or even directly in the company where they were trained.

Useful tips

• The job position depends on the ability to communicate in English as well as previous experience. Never be afraid to start at lower position as there is always opportunity to move up very quickly.
• Serving It Right - This certificate is required in every bar/restaurant in British Columbia where alcohol is served. It will take you not more than 2-3 hours to gain this certificate online. For more information check the website of Serving It Right.
• Smart Serve – Same certificate as a previous one but you will need to obtain this if you want to serve alcohol in the province of Ontario. All the information can be found at Smart Serve Ontario website.

Salaries in Canada

• Wages in Australia are usually paid fortnightly
• The employer is required to pay employee contributions consisting of a retirement plan and employee insurance
• In Canada, Sundays and Public holidays are subject to surcharges, that means extra money for the workers :)
• The average hourly wage ranges between CAD 13 - CAD 18, depending on location, the job position and your experience
• The minimum wage differs from province to province, the latest information can be found HERE.