International students are, typically, multilingual and can have a high level of cultural awareness and can increase the diversity in your workplace which often brings new perspectives to your organization. Businesses seeking to enter or expand into international markets or who are increasingly noticing their client base is composed of newcomers to Canada often benefit from international students. International students can offer a deeper understanding of cross-cultural communication and may even be able to provide valuable international contacts. Finally, international students often come with a wealth of previous education and experience that could prove valuable to your organization. 

Paying an international student works in the same way as paying a domestic student. The regulations for minimum wage and labour standards are the same for international students as they are for all Canadians. The process of paying will be similar as they will have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) with their student work permit.