International Experience Class (Working Holiday)

To participate in this program your country of citizenship must have an agreement with Canada. A country that has an agreement with Canada will allow you to apply for an IEC work permit. Each country has different program requirements but some of the most common ones are as follows:

• 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;
• Have, before departure, a round-trip ticket or demonstrate that you have the ability to pay for your return ticket home.

If your country does not have an agreement with Canada, you may be able to use a Recognized Organization to apply. The different program streams are:

• Working Holiday: allows the participant to fund their vacation with temporary work in Canada and is considered an open work permit. The program is designed for individuals that; don’t have a job offer yet, individuals wanting to work for more than one employer or location in Canada during their travels.
• Young Professionals category: is an employer-specific work permit. It allows individuals to gain Canadian professional work experience, while working for the same employer at the same location in Canada.
• International Co-op Internship: stream will allow individuals to gain valuable overseas work experience related to their field of study. The work permit is employer-specific and designed for students, that are registered at a post-secondary institution, have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada, same employer and location and are required a work placement or internship to complete their studies.