Part-Time Jobs Around Brock University

Brock University students can look for part-time work on campus, in St. Catharines and across the Niagara region. Common options include campus services, retail, hospitality, tutoring, recreation, events, customer service, healthcare support and seasonal tourism 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	Brock departments, dining, library, recreation, student services	Easier commute and better fit around class schedules
Retail and customer service	St. Catharines malls, stores and service businesses	Builds Canadian communication and cash-handling experience
Hospitality and tourism	Niagara Falls, hotels, restaurants, events and attractions	Strong seasonal demand in the Niagara region
Tutoring and academic support	Peer tutoring, private tutoring, subject help	Useful for students with strong grades
Events and recreation	Campus events, sport facilities, local venues	Good for sport management and recreation-focused students
Healthcare and community support	Clinics, care homes, community organisations	Relevant for health sciences and social services interests
Administrative support	Offices, small businesses, non-profits	Builds transferable professional skills
Research or lab assistant roles	Faculty projects where available	Helpful for science, health and graduate students

Where To Search

Students can search through:

• Brock CareerZone and campus job postings
• Faculty and department emails
• Brock Students' Union and campus service announcements
• Indeed, LinkedIn and local employer websites
• St. Catharines and Niagara Falls hospitality employers
• Local retail centres, restaurants and community organisations
• Networking through classmates, societies and faculty contacts

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 jobs first if commute time is a concern
• Check whether co-op, internship or practicum work has separate requirements

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should focus first on orientation, timetable stability, housing and basic documents such as SIN and banking. After that, they can apply for campus jobs and nearby St. Catharines roles.

Once students understand their academic workload, they can explore Niagara hospitality, tourism, retail 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.