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Are you looking for adventure? Seeking to broaden their horizons and challenge themselves outside the classroom? Interested in gaining international work experience and learn North American best practices? Canada is a fantastic first stepping stone into the real world and a gateway to global opportunities. It is safe, friendly and welcoming.<\/span><\/p>\n

International Experience Canada<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(IEC) is a Government of Canada program that allows youth aged 18-35* from IEC\u2019s over 30\u00a0partner countries\/territories<\/a>\u00a0to work and travel in Canada for up to two years*. Whether it is to go on a gap year, working holiday, complete a co-op\/ internship abroad, or gain international work experience after graduation, IEC can help make these experiences happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A job offer isn\u2019t required under the\u00a0working holiday category<\/a>\u00a0and participants can work for any employer in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of a Gap Year:<\/strong>\u00a098% of students who completed a gap year said it helped them develop as a person. 96% also said that it increased their maturity and self-confidence. 77% said that it helped them find their purpose in life. 90% of students who took a gap year returned to university within a year and 75% said it helped or will help them get a job<\/span>1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognized Organizations (RO)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>RO’s\u00a0are Canada-based organisations that help youth work and travel internationally through IEC. They can be non-profit, for profit or educational. Most charge a fee for their services, which may include finding a job, planning your travel or accommodations and helping in an emergency. The use of ROs is optional.<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Bank:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0To find out what jobs are available, a good starting point is the Job Bank, which is run by the Government of Canada. Applicants can search thousands of jobs from employers all across Canada in various sectors and disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ski Field Jobs<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b>Perhaps students would like to trade their books for a pair of skis or snowboard next winter. \u2018On snow\u2019 work opportunities await at hundreds of Canadian ski areas. Jobs can be in a number of sectors, including hospitality, administration, retail and snow professions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tourism Jobs:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Check the website for an interactive career map with exciting career opportunities in hospitality and tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n

Testimonials<\/a>:<\/strong>
\n\u201cMoving to Canada was probably the biggest catalyst for personal growth that I\u2019ve had in my adult life. I stopped looking outwards for advice and instead started using my own head, which is such a valuable tool that I would never have learnt had I not moved overseas and away from my support network.\u201d \u2013 Virginia A.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWorking in Montreal was great for my career. The visual effects industry in Montreal was well established when I arrived; however, over the year I was there, it boomed and gave me a lot of experience that I would not have been able to get in Australia.\u201d \u2013 Jonathon S.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0the Consulate General of Canada in Sydney, Australia at\u00a0whpcanada.sydney@international.gc.ca<\/b><\/a>:<\/p>\n