Canada govt hiring students at ₹2,400/hr this fall; Indians can apply

Canada is hiring students, including eligible Indian internationals, for autumn 2025 jobs paying up to $38/hour across roles in finance, tech, law, and more

Good news! Canada's federal government is offering paid work opportunities to students for the autumn term, with wages going up to $31.69 (approximately Rs 2,400) per hour. These roles are primarily open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but international students, including Indian students, studying full-time at a recognised Canadian institution are also eligible to apply.

 

“For students who meet the criteria, this is a valuable chance to gain experience in the public sector while pursuing their education,” Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), the agency behind the hiring said on its portal.

 

Jobs available across major Canadian cities

 

The four-month work placements run from September to December 2025 and are located in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. OSFI has also confirmed that some roles may be offered remotely, provided applicants have access to reliable internet.

 

The federal agency, which supervises banks, insurers, and pension plans, is recruiting students across a wide range of disciplines. Applicants do not need prior experience.

 

Roles open across various disciplines

 

Available positions include:

 

Audit, finance, statistics and economics

Risk management

Communications, translation and social media

Office administration and project management

Programming, databases and user interface design

Business administration, law and data analysis

Human resources, political science and social sciences

Graphic design and content creation

 

The salary scale depends on academic level, starting at $17.75/hour and going up to $31.69/hour for students in advanced years or postgraduate programmes.

 

Pay structure by academic level

 

Hourly wages vary depending on academic background. The base rate is determined at the time of appointment and may be adjusted upward based on experience, field of study, or year of study completed. The step system allows for flexibility.

 

College / CEGEP (Pre-University): $17.75 to $23.55

Undergraduate students: $18.84 to $28.30

Master’s students: $25.17 to $31.69

Doctoral students: $29.64 to $38.38

 

Departments may place students at higher steps if:

 

They have prior relevant work experience

They are returning to the same department for another term

They have completed more than one year of study in their current programme

There is a shortage of students in their discipline

They are pursuing a second undergraduate degree

They are in a qualifying year for professional programmes like law, education or medicine

 

Eligibility requirements

 

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

 

Be enrolled full-time in a recognised Canadian post-secondary institution

Be in a co-op or internship programme required for graduation

Have legal status to work in Canada

Self-identify as a member of at least one equity group: women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people or visible minorities

Meet the legal minimum age for employment in their province

Have internet access if applying for a remote role

Be able to obtain security clearance, including fingerprinting

 

Students who have lived or worked outside Canada in the last five years may need to provide international criminal background checks.

 

How to apply

 

Applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs portal (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/student.html).

 

Visit the GC Jobs website and search for OSFI student job postings

Check eligibility and role requirements carefully

Update your CV and prepare proof of enrolment in a co-op or internship course

Submit your application before the deadline: August 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time