Alexander College students looking for part-time work have good options in both Burnaby and downtown Vancouver.

Where Students Commonly Look

Job type	Why it works
Retail roles	Common around Metrotown and downtown Vancouver
Hospitality jobs	Flexible shifts for students
Office support	Useful for students with admin skills
Campus-related jobs	Easy to balance with classes
Tutoring or peer support	Good for strong students
Customer service	A common entry point for new students

AC-Specific Resources

Students can use:

• Career Advising
• Job fairs
• Volunteer fairs
• Student support services
• Writing and Learning Centre for application help

Good Areas To Search

Students based at AC often look around:

• Metrotown and Burnaby commercial areas
• Granville Station and downtown Vancouver
• Transit-connected retail corridors
• Student-friendly cafés, stores and offices

Practical Advice

For the September 2026 intake, students should focus on work that fits a transfer-heavy or English-upgrading schedule so their first term stays manageable.