Work and travel in Canada with
International Experience Canada
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
- gain valuable international work experience
- improve your language skills in English and French
- work in Canada and fund the trip of a lifetime
Who can apply
The 2023 season is now closed
The pools for the 2023 season are closed.
If you received an invitation to apply (ITA)
You can still complete and submit your work permit application.
If you have not received an ITA for the 2023 season
Your profile will be removed from the pool. You can make a new profile when the pools reopen for the 2024 season. Your account and GCkey are still valid. You don’t need to create a new account or sign up for a new GCkey.
Processing
fees
CAN$172
Additional fees may apply
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after you submit all documents and give biometrics
Recognized organizations (ROs)
7
ROs may be able to help plan your experience
Watch IEC videos
IEC is a rewarding experience that can launch a life full of international adventure.
Hear from real participants who had unforgettable trips and watch the application walk-through guide.
Working holiday = Yum: How 2 New Zealanders built a business on their IEC experience [Transcript]
International Experience Canada – Application Walkthrough Guide [Transcript]
Services and information
How the pools work
Learn what happens after you submit your profile and how likely you are to get an invitation to apply.
Rounds of invitations
Find out key dates, number of invitations sent and spots available
Get answers to your questions
Check the Help Centre for answers to common questions about IEC.
Check your application status
Get online updates for your application.
Find a job in Canada
Search the government job bank to see what jobs are available around the country.
Extend your IEC participation
Find out how to extend your participation or make changes to your work permit in exceptional circumstances.
IEC webform
Fill out the web form if you need to submit documents or if you need to ask for an extension to submit your documents.
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