Langara offers a team-based, collaborative, and collegial work environment with opportunities for continued professional development. Please visit our People and Culture website to learn more.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who will contribute to this diversity, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and peoples with disabilities.

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Academic Requirements
Completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent, or be 19 years of age.
One of the following:
Successful completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent (see note);
Successful completion of a post-secondary English or communications course for which Langara College awards transfer credit;
LET (Langara English Test) Level 2;
LPI (Language Proficiency Index) Level 4 with essay 24;
TOEFL (paper-based) with a total score of 550 or higher and an essay score of 4.0 or higher;
TOEFL (Internet-based) with a total score of 80 or higher and a minimum of 18 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 18 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing;
IELTS 6.5;
Duolingo English Test with a score of 110 (Fall Semester 2020, Spring Semester 2021, and Summer Semester 2021 intakes only);
CAEL 60 overall with essay 60;
Successful completion of LEAP Level 8;
ELA (English Language Assessment) 145 offered by Vancouver Community College (VCC);
Successful completion of VCC English 099; or
Successful completion of at least four years of full-time studies in English in a country where English is the principal language.
Applicants who have completed 24 credits or more of post-secondary study must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.33 or higher.