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IEC Support: Recognized Organizations and Job Resources

Find official IEC recognized organizations, Job Bank and travel-planning resources. Understand support services and organization-specific eligibility.

Recognized organizations

An IEC recognized organization (RO) may help with orientation, finding work, travel, accommodation, insurance, language preparation and difficulties during a stay. Services and charges vary. Eligible applicants from partner countries can generally apply independently; using an RO is optional.

ROs are distinct from immigration representatives. Being a childcare agency does not itself establish RO status. AuPairAgency.ca is not presented as an IRCC recognized organization.

View the official RO directory →

If you are outside the standard country list

Some RO arrangements cover additional citizenships. IRCC lists US citizens under SWAP Working Holidays, for example. Ask the organization about eligibility, category, availability and the work you intend to do before paying. This is a separate route, not automatic access to a standard country pool.

Check organization-specific eligibility →

Looking for work

Job Bank is the employment resource linked from the IEC brochure. Compare a listing’s duties and location with your work rights. For childcare, also discuss the children’s needs, references, hours and accommodation directly with the family.

Search Canada’s Job Bank →

Explore childcare city guides →

Official information channels

Use the IEC website for current rules. The brochure also identifies IRCC on LinkedIn, @CitCanada and @CitImmCanada for English updates, and @CitImmCanFR for French updates. Social posts are useful signposts; use the official application account and instructions for your own case.

Visit the official IEC website →

Read the English / French brochure →