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If you're planning to apply for the IEC Young Professionals work permit, the next crucial step is finding an employer willing to back your application. Without their support, your application can’t move forward.

In this article, we’ll break down exactly what your employer needs to do, and how you can make the process seamless and stress-free for them.

How to Approach Your Employer

When asking your employer for support, focus on making it as easy as possible for them. Let them know:

  • The process is entirely online and very straightforward.

  • There’s no need to advertise the role or prove that no Canadians are available.

  • Their main tasks are completing a short form in the IRCC Employer Portal, paying the $230 compliance fee, giving you a reference number, and keeping records of your employment.

Here’s exactly what your employer needs to do:

Employer Steps

Step 1: Create or sign in to the Employer Portal

  • Register the business or log in with an existing account.

Step 2: Submit the Offer of Employment

  • Enter the job details (title, NOC/TEER code, duties, wage, hours, location, start date).
  • Enter your personal details exactly as they appear in your passport.
  • Select the LMIA-exemption category C21 for International Experience Canada – Young Professionals.

Step 3: Pay the employer compliance fee — $230

  • This must be paid directly by the employer (it can’t be passed on to you).

Step 4: Provide you with:

  • The Offer of Employment number (starts with “A” followed by seven digits).
  • Proof of fee payment.
  • A signed job offer letter — details must match the portal submission.

Step 5: Maintain compliance

  • Pay the stated wage and provide the stated duties and conditions, ensuring they meet all applicable provincial labour laws.
  • Keep payroll, timesheets, job descriptions, and benefits proof for up to six years in case of inspection.

How Can You Help Your Employer?

  • Send them a short, plain-language explanation and resources on what is needed from them.  

  • Make sure they understand the process is online, quick, and much simpler than the labour market impact assessment. 

  • Offer to be available for any questions. 

We’ve also created an email template you can use to approach your employer with this request, making it easy for them to understand what’s involved.  

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Rebecca Major is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R511564) with nearly 15 years of licenced Canadian Immigration experience, gained after graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in the UK. She specializes in Canadian immigration at Moving2Canada.
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