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International Experience Canada (IEC)
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Office Address: 7445 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6B 3K9 Canada
Email: info@arikconsulting.ca
Phone number: +1 780-229-0777
International Experience Canada (IEC) — Working Holiday, Young Professionals & Co-op
Work and explore Canada for up to 2 years — available to citizens of 35+ partner countries.
IEC allows young adults from partner countries to live and work in Canada for up to 24 months. Three sub-categories: Working Holiday (open permit — any employer), Young Professionals (employer-specific — skilled job offer required), and International Co-op (mandatory academic placement).
- Who This Is For: Citizens of IEC partner countries generally aged 18–35 who want to gain Canadian work experience or complete a mandatory academic co-op placement.
Key Requirements
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Requirement
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Details
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Working Holiday
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Open work permit — any employer, valid 12–24 months depending on the partner country.
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Young Professionals
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Employer-specific TEER 0–3 job offer; employer submits through the IRCC Employer Portal.
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International Co-op
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For post-secondary students completing a mandatory co-op placement.
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Citizenship & age
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Citizen of an IEC partner country; typically 18–35 years old.
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Key Benefits
- Working Holiday provides complete employer freedom.
- IEC work experience in TEER 0–3 counts toward CEC PR eligibility.
How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You
- Confirm country eligibility and available sub-categories.
- Monitor pool openings and advise on registration strategy.
- Prepare the work permit application upon receiving an IEC invitation.
Contact us now!
Schedule a meeting with our team to discuss your immigration or university admissions needs.
Office Address: 7445 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6B 3K9 Canada
Email: info@arikconsulting.ca
Phone number: +1 780-229-0777
About Arik Immigration Consulting
ARIK is a Canada-based immigration license agency dedicated to supporting immigrants from around the globe in their journey to migrate and establish themselves in their dream country. Whether for education, work, or business opportunities, we are here to help you to transform your aspirations into action.