Part-Time Jobs Around McGill School Of Continuing Studies

Students at McGill University's School of Continuing Studies are based in downtown Montreal when studying in person. That location can be helpful for part-time work because it is close to offices, retail areas, restaurants, cafes, hotels, events, language services and public transit.

International students should always follow the work conditions attached to their Canadian study permit and confirm whether their exact program makes them eligible to work while studying.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Students in Montreal often look for roles such as:

• Cafe or restaurant server
• Barista
• Retail sales associate
• Customer service assistant
• Hotel front desk or guest services assistant
• Event staff
• Tutor or language conversation assistant
• Administrative assistant
• Library or campus support role
• Digital marketing or social media assistant
• Data entry or office support assistant
• Freelance content, design or translation support where legally allowed

Best Areas To Search

Downtown Montreal gives students several practical job-search areas:

Area	Why it can help
Downtown core	Offices, cafes, retail, hospitality and service jobs
Quartier Latin and Plateau-Mont-Royal	Restaurants, cafes, cultural venues and student-friendly work
Old Montreal	Tourism, hotels, restaurants and events
McGill campus area	Campus services, tutoring and student-facing roles
Griffintown and Saint-Henri	Hospitality, retail, studios and growing business areas

Skills That Help

Students can improve their chances by building:

• A Canadian-style resume
• Clear English communication
• Basic French for customer-facing roles
• Availability around class schedules
• Customer service confidence
• Excel, data, admin or digital tools for office roles
• A professional LinkedIn profile

French is not mandatory for every job, but it can make a major difference in Montreal, especially for retail, hospitality, reception and public-facing work.

Work And Study Balance

SCS programs can vary widely in delivery mode and workload. Some students may have evening or weekend classes, while others may study online or in intensive formats. Students should build a realistic weekly schedule before accepting work shifts.

For a September 2026 start, it is sensible to arrive with enough funds for the first few months instead of depending on immediate part-time income.

Practical Job Search Tips

Students should:

• Check McGill and student association resources for job-search support
• Start with roles near campus or near their accommodation
• Prepare a short resume for hospitality and retail roles
• Build a stronger resume for office, digital or admin roles
• Practise basic French greetings and workplace phrases
• Avoid jobs that conflict with study permit rules
• Keep payslips and employment records organised

Part-Time Job Takeaway

Montreal offers a useful part-time work market for students, but eligibility depends on the program and permit conditions. Students should choose legal, manageable work that supports their studies instead of taking shifts that affect attendance, performance or immigration compliance.