09/10/2026
Kap, we get this question a lot this week, especially after Monday's and Wednesday's posts: does my job count as 'Canadian work experience' for CEC?
Here's the short version. It has to be:
— Paid work, not a volunteer role or unpaid internship
— Full-time (or the equivalent in part-time hours), for at least 12 months total in the last 3 years
— Performed while you were legally authorized to work in Canada — physically in the country
— In a skilled occupation under Canada's classification system (most professional, technical, and skilled trade roles qualify)
Working remotely for a Canadian employer while you're living outside Canada does not count, even if you're paid in Canadian dollars and have a Canadian manager.
The work has to happen inside Canada.
Not sure if your specific situation qualifies?
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