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Interprovincial Exchange Program

This program is intended exclusively for university students and public sector employers.

The registration period for the 2012 Interprovincial Exchange Program has ended.

Québec students

If you are a Québec student and would like to take part in an enriching work experience, why not participate in the 2012 Interprovincial Exchange Program and work for the governments of Alberta , Manitoba or Ontario .

Since its inception, over 9000 students from the participating provinces have acquired experience in their field of study and discovered another region of Canada. They have worked as researchers, guide-interpreters, biologists, translators, engineers, computer analysts, social workers or in other professional jobs.

Objectives

The program offers:

• paid work related to your field of study;
• the opportunity to gain professional experience in the public service;
• the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of English;
• a chance to learn about the social and cultural context of another province.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the program, candidates must:

• be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status;
• be domiciled in Québec;
• be enrolled in a Québec university during the fall and winter terms, and have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining 12 credits during either of these terms;
• have a basic knowledge of English and French;
• respect the registration date.

Exclusions:

• Students from other provinces who are enrolled in a Québec university;
• Québec students enrolled in a university outside Québec;
• Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria or who do not follow the registration procedure.

Salary and Living Expenses

Candidates who are selected will be given employment in government departments and agencies in the participating provinces.

The salary varies depending on the province where the employment is offered. A travel allowance is provided to students in accordance with the program guidelines. Living expenses are paid by students.

Employment Period

Employment is for 13 weeks.

Selection Criteria

Selection of students is based mainly on the following: matching the academic background of students with the jobs being offered by the other provinces (field of study, specific requirements, etc.), competency in English, work experience, personal characteristics and general knowledge.

The selection process is carried out in several steps: pre-selection based on the file (February), interviews (February-March) and matching of jobs (April-May).