BCIT students who want part-time work can usually look at two broad paths: jobs connected to the campus and jobs across Metro Vancouver.

Where Students Commonly Look

Job type	Why it works
Campus jobs	Easy to combine with classes and commuting
Retail roles	Common in Burnaby and Vancouver commercial areas
Hospitality jobs	Flexible shifts and student-friendly hiring
Office support	Good for students with admin or computer skills
Tech support	Useful for computing and IT students
Tutoring or peer support	Good for strong academic performers

BCIT-Specific Resources

BCIT says students and alumni can use:

• BCIT eJobs
• Careers at BCIT
• BCIT Student Association employment opportunities
• Government job boards like Job Bank and WorkBC

International students can also use BCIT's work-eligibility guidance to understand on-campus, off-campus and co-op work rules before they start looking for jobs.

Good Areas Around Campus

Students based in Burnaby often look for work near:

• Burnaby campus
• Metrotown and nearby retail areas
• Downtown Vancouver
• Transit-connected office corridors

Students who live near downtown or on transit lines can also expand their search into Vancouver, Richmond and nearby neighbourhoods.

Practical Advice

For the September 2026 intake, students should start with jobs that offer flexible hours and predictable shifts. That makes it easier to balance classes, commuting and any work-eligibility restrictions tied to the study permit.