IEC Program

What is the IEC Program in Canada?

Young people from around the world can travel and work in Canada with IEC Canada work permits. The IEC Programs are designed to allow young adults to gain experience and knowledge of Canada through their entry to Canada. International Experience Canada (IEC) gives youth the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 2 years.

Programs offered by International Experience Canada (IEC) include the following:

Working Holiday

You should consider this category if

You don't have a job offer (due to current travel restrictions, you must have a job offer if you are not fully vaccinated)

Want to work for more than one employer in Canada

You want to work in various locations

you’d like to earn some money so that you can travel

A Working Holiday work permit is an open work permit. It allows you to work for almost any employer in Canada (some exceptions apply).For some jobs, you’ll need a medical exam first.

International Co-op

This category is for you if

You are a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution

offered a job for work experience or an internship in Canada

you need to do this work placement or internship to complete your studies

During your stay in Canada, you will work for the same employer in the same location

In the International Co-op (Internship) category, you will receive an employer-specific work permit. Your internship in Canada must be related to your field of study.

You must follow the labour laws of the province or territory you will be working in. The labour code of a province or territory will determine whether or not an internship must be remunerated.

Each program has different eligibility requirements. Over thirty countries participate in one or more of International Experience Canada’s programs. Following are the countries that participate in IEC.

Young Professionals

This category is for you if

You have a job offer in Canada that will contribute to your professional growth

During your stay in Canada, you will work for the same employer at the same location

Under this category, work must be

paid

not self-employed

In the International Co-op (Internship) category, you will receive an employer-specific work permit. Your internship in Canada must be related to your field of study.

A Young Professionals work permit is an employer-specific work permit. In addition to meeting minimum wage requirements, your employer must follow all labor laws in the province or territory where you plan to work. To contribute to your “professional development,” the Canadian job you are offered must be classified as a National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code Skill Type Level 0, A or B. A NOC C job might be accepted if you submit a post-secondary diploma, certificate, or degree with your work permit application. The diploma, certificate or degree must be translated into English or French.

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