Does variable hours count?

[Aussieaussie!]

My job has very variable hours. During the summer especially I work fulltime around 30-40 hours a week, however in the winter days I usually work less than 30 with occasionally working 30 or more over christmas.

The rules state I need fulltime 30 hours a week for a year, OR equivalent in part time work. MY contract says I'm a fulltime employee but my job is busy during only certain parts of the year therefore I do not sometimes work over 30 hours a week. Can I qualify even though my job is not part time?

I've had this job for nearly 2 years now.

 

[from_mumbai]

My job has very variable hours. During the summer especially I work fulltime around 30-40 hours a week, however in the winter days I usually work less than 30 with occasionally working 30 or more over christmas.

The rules state I need fulltime 30 hours a week for a year, OR equivalent in part time work. MY contract says I'm a fulltime employee but my job is busy during only certain parts of the year therefore I do not sometimes work over 30 hours a week. Can I qualify even though my job is not part time?

I've had this job for nearly 2 years now.

yes, the part time hours do count...
check out this http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/hours-of-eligibility-calculator-spreadsheet-t141742.0.html

you need to have your employer explain the hours nicely on the letter, creating no confusions for CIC

 

[jes_ON]

Yes, the hours count, but you have to do a little more work than others, by documenting your weekly hours. After nearly 2 years, you surely have enough hours, but it will still benefit you if you can demonstrate how many weeks you worked more than 30 hours per week (i.e., number of full-time weeks) as well as add up your part time hours.