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Program Overview and Eligibility

CANADEM GPS gives you the opportunity to kick-start your international career. If you are motivated and have strong inter-personal skills, then we will find you a Host Agency that matches your career goals and commit to your professional development. Our placements are life-changing catalysts for exceptional careers in: governance, democratization, human security, post-conflict recovery, sustainable development, and human rights. For the past eleven years, CANADEM GPS has strengthened Canada 's determination to develop the next generation of our international leaders.


Placements include:

  • InterviewSelection Board Placement Search;

  • Pre-departure briefing session;

  • Invitation to register on CANADEM’s Roster;

  • Minimum six months overseas posting;

  • In-mission mentoring/coaching;

  • End-of-placement debriefing and follow on employment assistance.


What it gives you

  • Access to placements from within CANADEM's wide network of relationships with UN Offices, multilateral organizations, national governments, NGO’s and private businesses that are working to advance the universal principles of the UN Charter, international peace & security, human rights and the responsibility to protect;

  • A custom and personalized 6 month placement to ensure that both you and the hosting agency are engaged in a mutually beneficial partnership;

  • Employability skills such as public engagement strategies, leadership, cross-cultural sensitivity, management, interview and resume techniques, team work, and networking;

  • International development skills such as adjusting to culture shock, gender equality and environmental sustainability practices, and CANADA’s role and mandate for meeting the Millennium Development Goals;


To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:

  • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

  • Available for the duration of the placement (at least six months);

  • Able to meet the financial requirements of the program;

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and sound writing skills.


Cost and Fees:

Description Canadian $
Participant's Travel and Living$15,000*
CANADEM Administration, Training and Employment Support Fee $2,500
TOTAL COST $17,500

*$15,000 is the recommended sum to cover travel, insurance, housing and other living costs, but this can vary depending on the location of the placement. These funds are deposited with CANADEM before the placement and given back to the participant as tickets and insurance are purchased and as a monthly stipend. All unspent funds are returned to you at the end of the placement.

CANADEM's Guarantee

CANADEM believes strongly in the success of its training and employment strategies. If you follow our training plan and advice, and still fail to find employment within six months after the end of your placement, we will refund your $2500 program fee. If you are committed, so are we.