Hiring young Canadians has never been so easy thanks to the France-Canada mobility agreement

Canada and France have signed an agreement to facilitate youth labour mobility. The arrangement allows 14 000 French and Canadian youth ages 18 to 35 to live in the other’s country for up 12 months, allowing them to benefit from either a professial experience abroad relevant to their studies, or to simply find employment abroad and discover through travels.

Young professionals

Since May 27th, 2005, the French administrative procedures to hire young professional Canadians in France have been simplified. They are now: 

Easier: A streamlined process with a single person responsible in France
Faster: Can process a folder in 1 month or less
More efficient: Licence to work upon arrival in France.

Click here for information on the administrative procedures for French companies who wish to hire young Canadians professionals for an internship

Internships in a company

For students and youth who are presently studying in Canada, and wish to do an internship related to their studies in France. (maximun duration of 12 months). A tripartite internship agreement signed by the student, the Canadian institution and the host society in France is necessary (more details below).

• Since August 3rd, 2004, interns arriving in France no longer need to have their contacts (agreements/contention) examined by the DDTEFP (Department Directorate of Work, Employment and Training) prior to arrival.
• The interns are not considered as salary earning employees (not included in organizational headcounts), and do not need a specific work permit. However the student Visa is required to work in France. They can simply start to work on the day indicated on their tripartite internship agreement.

Click here for information on the administrative procedures for young Canadians who wish to do an internship at a company in France.