International Experience Canada (IEC) provides youth between 18 – 35,  with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada.

Eligibility

To participate either your country  of citizenship must have an agreement with Canada that allows you to apply for an International experience Canada work permit or  you may be able to use a recognized organization (RO)

To be eligible for the IEC program  you must:

• Citizen of a country  which have a  agreement with Canada that allows you to apply for an International experience Canada work permit or  you may be able to use a recognized organization (RO)
• have a valid  passport for the duration of your stay in Canada—your work permit in Canada will not be longer than the validity of your passport
• be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive)
• have a minimum of CAN$2,500 to help cover your expenses in Canada
• have health insurance for the duration of your stay—you may have to present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada
• be admissible to Canada
• travelling without dependents as dependents are not allowed.
• have, before departure, a round-trip ticket or demonstrate that you will have the financial resources to purchase a departure ticket at the end of your authorized stay in Canada
• pay the fees

List of Recognized Organizations

AIESEC Canada is a non-profit organization that helps develop leadership in youth.

Types of work permits:
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
Target market: Youth aged 18–30
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, Brazil, India

GO International is a Canadian organization that offers work and travel opportunities.

Types of work permits:
Working Holiday (open work permit),
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target market: Youth aged 18–35
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, Brazil, Ecuador, the U.S.

IAESTE offers opportunities in technical career-related jobs.

Types of work permits:
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target market: Youth aged 18–35
Eligible to: IEC countries and other IAESTE country partners

IRE is a Canadian organization that offers paid placements to youth with education or experience in farming, gardening, landscaping and other jobs related to agriculture and horticulture.

Types of work permits:

Working Holiday (open work permit)
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target Market: Youth aged 18–35
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories only

Memorial University offers internships for students and recent graduates.

Types of work permits: International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target market: Youth aged 18-35
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories only

Stepwest offers work experiences ranging from paid ski resort jobs to industry-specific student internships.

Types of work permits:

Working Holiday (open work permit)
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target market: Youth aged 18–35
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories only

SWAP Working Holidays helps with working holidays and young professional work and travel opportunities.

Types of work permits:
Working Holiday (open work permit)
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
Target market: Youth aged 18–35
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, the U.S.

The University of British Columbia offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates.

Types of work permits:
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target market: Youth aged 18–35
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories, Brazil, China, Iceland, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Uganda, the U.S.

Through Student Abroad Programs, the University of New Brunswick helps with academic placements, internships and research opportunities.

Types of work permits:
Young Professionals (employer-specific) for career development
International Co-op (employer-specific) for students
Target market: Youth aged 18–30
Eligible to: IEC countries/territories only

You must also meet the eligibility requirements for your country or territory of citizenship and the pool you’re applying for.

Some countries only allow you to participate once. Others allow you to participate twice, but in different pools. Because each country is different, it’s important that you check to see if you’re eligible to apply.

Even if you’re issued an invitation to apply (ITA), you can’t participate more times than your country allows. Make sure you read and understand all the requirements before you submit an application.