Employment for spouses
Do you need a work permit?
If you have arrived in Canada on a visitor permit, come to the International Student Advisor's Office to find out how you can apply for an open work permit. For more information, contact Bonnie Sudul.
After you receive your work permit
Once you have your work permit you are eligible to receive a Social Insurance Number. You will need this number in order to be paid in Canada, but it is also useful to have when you do your annual income tax. You can apply for a Social Insurance Number at the Canada Service Centre located at 1 Agar Place, Saint John.
Do you need assistance looking for a job?
The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre will provide free employment assistance to spouses of international students. Services provided by the employment counselors include:
- Current labour market information
- Links to local and regional employers
- Strategic tools to assist you with a successful job search
- Insights into the Canadian work culture
