Hire an International Student

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Hiring an international student or graduate has many benefits. Not only are you bringing on an educated and dedicated employee, but you're providing a student and/or graduate with the opportunity to heighten their experience and appreciation of Canada. It's a worthwhile investment in the labour force of the future. When more diverse minds see the opportunity in Nova Scotia, the more we grow together. 

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International students may qualify to work off-campus while in school for up to 20 hours per week.
For more information visit the IRCC website.

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Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

After graduation, an international graduate may be eligible to stay and work in Canada by applying for a post-graduation work permit.

The post-graduation work permit program is designed to provide international students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution with valuable Canadian work experience for up to three years after graduation.