Volunteering, co-op internships, civil service….go to Canada when you’re young

This article has been retrieved Special Figaro “East to West. Living in Canada, why not you?’.This edition offers to answer the questions you ask yourself as simply as possible. This with the help of practical texts, maps and testimonies of French people living in Canada.

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and want to experience Canadian adventure for a year or two? Several options offer the opportunity to work temporarily in Canada, particularly through the International Experience Canada (IEC) initiative and its three categories: international cooperation internships, young professionals and working holidays.

Practice of international cooperation

French students between the ages of 18 and 35 can intern in Canada for a maximum of twelve months in connection with their studies, provided they have a signed contract before applying. The participation fee is $241 CAD for the student and $230 CAD for the employer. As for the other IEC categories, the student must have at least $2,500 CAD to cover his/her expenses locally and to purchase a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket before departure. 4,250 places are reserved for the French in 2022 for international cooperation internships.

Young Professionals (YP)

With this program, French people between the ages of 18 and 35 must first find a contract or a signed job offer related to their professional field before working for a single employer for two years in Canada. The position must be in National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories 0, A or B. The participation fee for the Young Professionals Program is $238 CAD paid by the employee and $230 CAD paid by the employer. In this category, 2200 places are planned for the French.

Working Holidays (PVT)

This program does not require a pre-signed contract prior to departure. It is an open work permit that allows French people aged 18 to 35 to explore the country while working for a maximum period of 24 months. After the PVT is approved, the candidate must travel to Canada within twelve months. The participation fee is USD 341. Applicant must have sufficient financial resources ($2,500 CAD) to support the start of the stay and have a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase. 7100 places are available from France. The application for participation is available on the International Experience Canada website.

International Volunteering Abroad (VIE:)

A true professional springboard, this program allows young people aged 18-28 to carry out a mission of 6 to 24 months in a French company or administration abroad. During his mission, the volunteer receives a fixed monthly allowance, tax-free in France, of €2,192.68 and €2,421.19 for Canada, depending on the region chosen. The proposed missions are visible at mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr. 450 places in the category of young professionals are reserved for the French in the VIE.

Civil service

In addition to Experience International Canada, OFQJ (Office franco-québécois pour la jeunesse) allows French youth between the ages of 18 and 25 to carry out a civil service mission in French-speaking institutions in the Americas. These 6- to 12-month civic missions revolve around solidarity, culture or socio-cultural animation projects and are paid at least €580.62 per month. To register, simply apply on the OFQJ website.

A component of Francophonie mobility

There are no age or nationality criteria to benefit from this component. you must be French-speaking, have a job offer outside Quebec in categories 0, A or B of the Canadian National Occupational Classification. The work permit is valid for the duration of the job offer or until the passport expires and can be renewed. A work permit costs $240 to the applicant and $230 to the employer. If the offer is for six months or more, the spouse can apply for an open work permit.

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