Use this calculator to turn your work periods into a clear estimate of progress toward the 1,560-hour Canadian Experience Class benchmark. It counts average paid hours, recognises changing schedules, and keeps any single week at the 30-hour maximum used for the standard calculation.
Why the weekly cap matters
A packed week can feel like it should move your application forward faster. For the standard CEC calculation, however, hours above 30 in one week do not create extra credit. This keeps the estimate focused on steady qualifying experience rather than overtime alone.
How to enter two jobs at the same time
Add each job as its own period, with its real start and end dates and its usual paid hours. The calculator looks at the dates week by week. Where periods overlap, it combines the schedules and applies one 30-hour ceiling, giving you a more realistic estimate than simply adding both totals.
Keep the dates in view
CEC work experience is assessed within a rolling three-year window before an application is made. If some experience is older, it may no longer help your total later. Recheck the dates when your language test, job offer or application timing changes.
What this calculator cannot decide
Hours are only one part of an immigration application. This tool does not determine whether a role, employment arrangement, work authorization, location, or period of study meets the rules. Keep employer letters and pay records, and use official guidance or qualified advice for situations that are not straightforward.
Before you download or submit
Review the finished result carefully before using it for office work, an employer, a school, the IRCC portal or another government website. Check page order, dates, names, signatures, readability and the file-size limit for the exact upload form. Keep your original file so you can make changes or provide a clearer copy later.
How many work hours should I plan for?
The usual CEC benchmark is 1,560 hours of qualifying Canadian skilled work experience earned during the 36 months before you apply. Treat the figure as a useful target, then verify the current program requirements before submitting an application.
Can I use part-time work for CEC?
Part-time qualifying work can add up over time. Enter the actual average paid hours for each period, and the calculator will show the estimate against the same 1,560-hour target.
Do extra shifts above 30 hours a week help?
Not for this standard hours calculation. A week is limited to 30 countable hours, so overtime may increase your pay but does not shorten the estimated path to 1,560 hours.
Can I combine two jobs?
You can record both jobs in the calculator. If their dates overlap, their hours are combined only up to 30 for the same week, avoiding an inflated total.
What if my schedule changes during the year?
Add another work period for the new schedule. For example, enter your 20-hour schedule up to the date it changed, then create a new row for your 30-hour schedule.
Does this result mean I am eligible for CEC?
No. It is an hours estimate, not an eligibility decision. Job duties, work authorization, the type and location of employment, and other program conditions still need to meet the current rules.
What records should I keep?
Keep clear records that support the dates, paid hours and duties you entered, such as employer letters and pay documentation. They make it much easier to check your estimate against your actual work history.
This independent tool is provided for general information and document preparation. Check official requirements before you submit an application.