If You Have Found An International Job On Your Own
Your next steps:
1. Follow instructions at the arranging own job page
2. Confirm The Following With Your Employer
- What are the start and end dates of the work term at your company
- What salary is being offered
- Clarify information regarding relocation costs such as visa fees, flights/travel costs, accommodation - who will pay for these and who will arrange these
3. Health Insurance
You must have health insurance coverage for the entire time you are outside of Canada. Find out more about the FEDS Health and Dental Plan.
4. Work Permit
You will need a work permit to be employed in a country other than Canada unless you possess a passport for that country. Please submit a copy of this work permit/visa by hand, by fax, or scan it and send it electronically to Cathy Stein if you are working in the USA, or to Sandra Shantz if you are working anywhere outside of North America
For more information about work permit for where you are going:
5. Review the DepartSmart Manual
Access the DepartSmart Manual using your UW userid and password. Review this manual as you begin your many preparations for an international work term and prior to attending the in-person mandatory pre-departure sessions.
6. Attend the Mandatory Pre-Departure Sessions
Attend the sessions only if this is your first work term in the USA or outside of North America.