Information for Employers

RRC Polytech’s international student graduates are employment‐ready and eager to start working as soon as possible. Many of our graduates seek long-term career opportunities and hope to build their future in Manitoba. The Government of Manitoba recognizes the value that international students bring to the province and offers pathways for eligible graduates to pursue permanent residence through programs such as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

RRC Polytech’s international student graduates are eligible to work in Canada after graduation with a program of one year or longer. The process of hiring them is simple and requires little effort. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), formerly known as Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC), has made it very easy for employers to hire international student graduates from public post‐secondary institutions. Graduates can apply for an open work permit called the Post‐Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) the day they graduate. There is no need for the employer to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) when hiring an international student graduate. 

RRC Polytech’s international student graduates may work off‐campus PART‐TIME (no more than 24 hours per week) if they:

• Had a valid study permit with printed condition allowing them to work off campus
• Had completed their program of study, but have not received written confirmation or submit the PGWP application 
• Were eligible to work off‐campus without a permit, and
• Did not work off‐campus more than the authorized number of hours during academic sessions

As established by the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

RRC Polytech’s international student graduates may work off‐campus FULL‐TIME if, at the time they submitted their PGWP application, they 

• Had a valid study permit
• Had completed their program of study
• Were eligible to work off‐campus without a permit, and
• Printed condition on the study permit allowing to work without any other restrictions
• Did not work off‐campus more than the authorized number of hours during academic sessions

The letter of submission confirmation issued by IRCC is proof of the student’s PGWP application status. 

For additional information, please contact:

 

International Student Support Team
Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships
RRC Polytech
D210 – 2055 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
Email: IESupport@RRC.CA
Phone: 204.632.2143

 

 

DISCLAIMER: This document was prepared by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in compliance with the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This is not a legal document. Immigration laws and procedures change frequently, and so the information may have changed since this document was prepared. Please always refer to IRCC website for the most up‐to‐date information, or contact RRC Polytech’s International Student Support Team. This document was prepared on September 21, 2026.