Part-Time Jobs Around Acadia University

Acadia University students can look for part-time work on campus, in Wolfville, across the Annapolis Valley and, where practical, in nearby towns such as New Minas and Kentville. Common options include campus services, food service, retail, hospitality, tutoring, events, recreation, community organisations and seasonal work.

International students must follow Canadian study permit rules. Current Canada guidance allows eligible full-time international students to work up to 24 hours per week off campus during regular academic terms and full-time during scheduled breaks, if all conditions are met. Students must also have a Social Insurance Number before working.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Campus jobs	Acadia departments, dining, library, athletics, student services and residence support	Easier commute and better fit around class schedules
International Student Employment Program	ISEP roles promoted through the Wong International Centre and Career Services	Structured campus work experience for international students
Retail and customer service	Wolfville shops, New Minas retail areas and local service businesses	Builds Canadian communication and customer-handling experience
Cafes, restaurants and food service	Wolfville cafes, restaurants, campus dining and local hospitality employers	Common student work with flexible shifts
Tourism and events	Wolfville, Annapolis Valley events, wineries, visitor services and seasonal employers	Useful where seasonal demand is strong
Tutoring and academic support	Peer tutoring, private tutoring and subject help	Good for students with strong grades
Recreation and athletics	Campus recreation, events, sports facilities and local programmes	Useful for students interested in sport, health or community work
Research or lab assistant roles	Faculty projects where available	Helpful for science, environmental and graduate students

Acadia's International Student Employment Program

Acadia lists an International Student Employment Program for international students. The programme offers fall and winter semester roles, with positions listed through the Career Services Job Board and marked as ISEP.

The official ISEP page states that each position is for 7 hours per week at CAD 16 per hour including vacation pay. Students should confirm availability each term because postings and eligibility can change.

Where To Search

Students can search through:

• Acadia Career Services and student job boards
• Wong International Centre announcements
• Faculty and department emails
• Campus dining, residence, library and athletics postings
• Local Wolfville shops, cafes and restaurants
• New Minas and Kentville retail and service employers
• Indeed, LinkedIn and local employer websites
• Classmates, societies, faculty contacts and community networks

Students should prepare a Canadian-style resume before arriving or during the first few weeks of the term.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for jobs, students should:

• Confirm their study permit includes work authorisation
• Apply for a Social Insurance Number after arriving in Canada
• Understand the 24-hour off-campus weekly limit during regular terms
• Keep records of work hours and schedules
• Avoid starting work before the study programme begins
• Prioritise classes during the first term
• Use on-campus roles first if commute time is a concern
• Check whether co-op, internship or practicum work has separate permit requirements

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should focus first on orientation, timetable stability, housing, banking and SIN. After that, they can apply for campus roles, ISEP postings where eligible, and nearby Wolfville jobs.

Once students understand their academic workload, they can explore Annapolis Valley hospitality, retail, tourism, events and seasonal work. The best part-time job is not only the one that pays; it should also fit the class schedule, protect visa compliance and create useful Canadian work experience.