According to Statistics Canada, the average cost of tuition in the 2022/2023 academic year will be $6,693, and more students are looking for ways to cover the increased costs.
Most Canadian students vacation during the summer, which gives them ample opportunities for part-time work.
Here are a few of the highest-paying jobs that give university students a great opportunity to earn extra income while still pursuing their studies.
Bartender or waiter
If you live in a medium or large city in Canada, you can earn good money as a bartender or waiter in a restaurant. According to Indeed, Canadian bartenders make about $15/hour.
The earning potential is much higher when you factor in tips.
2. online freelance services.
If you don’t mind working at your computer all day, you can find plenty of high-paying opportunities online. Some of the most popular types of freelancing include:
– online proofreading
– Writing articles for a blog
– graphic design
– video editing
– Social media marketing
3. Cab Driver.
If you have a newer car (from 2014), you can earn up to $23 an hour or more working as a Rideshare driver, according to Indeed. Uber is by far the most popular service in Canada.
However, Lyft follows close behind and is even more popular in some regions.
4. Food delivery
Delivering food for services like DoorDash, UberEats or SkipTheDishes, you can earn up to $25 an hour or more.
5. Working for a moving company
According to Indeed, movers make $18 to $20 an hour (sometimes more). Moving is hard work, so you can expect to make a little extra money compared to other part-time jobs for students.
