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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE CANADA
Work and travel in Canada International Experience Canada (IEC)
If you're 18 to 35 (18 to 30 in some countries), come work and travel in Canada through International Experience Canada (IEC)!
It's a government program designed to help you
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gain valuable international work experience
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improve your language skills in English and French
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work in Canada and fund the trip of a lifetime
There are 3 different kinds of work and travel experiences available:
Working Holiday
This category is for you if
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you don’t have a job offer
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you want to work for more than one employer in Canada
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you want to work in more than one location
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you’d like to earn some money so that you can travel
Young Professionals
This category is for you if
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you have a job offer in Canada that counts toward your professional development
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you’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada
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Under this category, work must be
paid
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not self-employed
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The type of work permit you get in the Young Professionals category is an employer-specific work permit.
Your employer must meet all labour laws in the province or territory where you plan to work, including minimum wage requirements.
International Co-op (Internship)
If you’re a citizen of a partner country, you may be able to apply to one or more of these 3 categories.
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If you aren’t a citizen of a partner country, you may still be able to apply to IEC through a recognized organization.
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IEC Walkthrough Guide
Watch this video for an overview of the International Experience Canada application process
and common mistakes to avoid along the way.
