Working in Canada opens the doors for a professional future at the international level and also adds value to a resume. It leads to the discovery of things about self and helps to make long friendships besides creating memorable experiences.
People belonging to these countries, qualify to apply for living and working in Canada.
Asia:
Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan,
Europe:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, France, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom
Others:
Mexico, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, New Zealand,
There are three categories in the IEC Program to apply:
Acceptance for any of the categories helps to live and work in the country temporarily.
How to Apply
There is a single application process for the categories, but the eligibility criteria for each one are different. Candidates need to answer some questions while creating a personal profile. Subsequent to this they receive a personal code for reference. There are questions related to nationality, place of living, student status, and a job offer.
The eligibility norms to live and work in this Canadian program specify that the applicant must be in the age bracket of 18 – 30 years, and belong to any of the 36 countries.
The eligibility requirements for programs:
Requirement of Eligibility for IEC Program Categories | ||
Working Holiday | Young Professionals | International Co-op |
no job offer desired | have a local job offer which adds to professional development | have a local, work placement or internship in Canada |
you wish to work for more than one employer | you will work for the same employer (you will need to qualify for a job classified at NOC level 0, A or B or possibly NOC C (post-secondary diploma certificate or degree) | you must be a registered student at a post-secondary institution |
you want to work in more than one place | you will be working in the same location while you are in Canada | You have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada (necessary to complete studies) This will be completed in the same location for the same employer. |
you want to earn extra money while you travel | you will be paid for employment and not be self-employed |
Working method
On answering the questionnaire and creating the online profile, you enter a draw pool. Each country has a unique draw pool for the 3 categories.
Candidates can submit a profile to one (or more) pool and on acceptance by more than a category; they receive an invitation in a particular order. The invitations rounds are held regularly during the season until all available spots are filled by eligible candidates.
The process to Apply
The Next stage
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