Canadian Working Holiday Program
This work and travel program is for young people entering Canada on a Working Holiday Program Work Permit. Go international provides valuable assistance to participants in settling in, finding a job and accommodation and getting to know Canada.
Duration
Max. 12 months for most countries (6 for Italy and 2 for Australia)
Who Qualifies?
If you are 18-35 years of age, are eligible for the Working Holiday Program or Summer Work Program under one of Canada’s International Youth Mobility Agreements or for a work permit through SWAP, and you are an outgoing person with a positive attitude, good English skills and sense of adventure, you can do these programs.
Must be Citizen of one of the Following Countries:
Australia, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom between 18 and 35 (30 in come cases)**
Visa Required
Working Holiday Program Work Permit**
Work Opportunities
GO International works with lots of employers in Canada. Jobs are mostly seasonal positions. Job opportunities depend on a number of factors including your education, work experience, English level, attitude, motivation, and interview skills as well as your program start and end dates. Most jobs pay $9-$12/hr. Some jobs also pay tips. Hours of work are between 25 and 40 hours per week. Possible jobs include:
Ski Resort Operations |
Hotels and Inns |
Summer Camps |
Restaurants, Bars, Cafes and Retailers |
Leisure Activities and Tourist Attractions |
Locations |
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Whistler, BC Interior, Alberta, and Ontario |
Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Vancouver Island, Ontario |
Vancouver. Whistler, B.C, Ontario |
Vancouver and Whistler |
BC, Alberta, Ontario |
Jobs |
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Lift Attendant |
Housekeeping |
Camp Counsellor |
Servers |
Tour Guide |
Ticket Seller |
Maintenance |
Sports Instructor* |
Chefs* |
Ticket Seller |
Equipment Sales and Rentals Clerk |
Kitchen |
English teacher* |
Food Prep |
Guest Services* |
Retail Sales Clerk |
Food and Beverage Servers |
Arts Instructor* |
Dish washer |
Maintenance |
Guest Services Attendant* |
Guest Services* |
Dance Instructor* |
Host/hostess |
Cleaner |
Food and Beverage Server |
Front of House* |
Life Guard* |
Counter attendants |
Parking Attendant |
Kitchen Prep |
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Baker* |
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Ski Instructor* |
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Sales Staff |
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Sports Equipment Technician* |
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Inventory and Stock |
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Parking attendant |
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Cashier |
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* These jobs require specific education, certification or prior relevant work experience
Start Dates and Duration
Since most of the jobs available in these programs are seasonal jobs (summer or winter) you will have to start your job in May-June (start of summer) or November/December (start of winter). You must be able to commit to a job for the entire season in order to do one of these programs.
Summer season jobs are 2-6 months and winter season jobs are 4-5 months in duration. If you want to work in Vancouver you can start any time in the year but you must be able to commit to a job of 4 months minimum unless you can work in the summer season when some jobs have a shorter duration. Contact us for a detailed list of the job options in terms of duration, location and start dates.
Job Placement Options
- Basic Service: Participants find their job after arrival in Canada. Participants have exclusive access to GO International’s Jobs Database listing hot jobs available in Canada at that time. They also have access to the Program Coordinator for assistance in researching job opportunities.
- Full Service: Participants are offered a job before leaving their home country. They will know before arriving in Canada where they will work, when they will work, how much they will earn, and what they will do. We bring the employers to you!
Services Provided
- One night dorm style accommodation at a downtown youth hostel with continental breakfast included
- Orientation session at GO International offices in Vancouver, covering resources available at GO International and everything you need to know about working and living in Canada
- Walking Tour of Downtown Vancouver
- Processing of your personal Social Insurance Number
- Advice and assistance from GO International’s Program Coordinator to help you find a job and to introduce you to employment opportunities sourced by GO International including free resume writing tutorial
- Exclusive access to GO International’s job and accommodation listings for the full year of the visa
- Free Weekly Resume Writing Workshop
- Free Interview Skills Workshop
- Internet (one hour per day free access), printing and fax access (at special rates) at any GO International office
- Mail holding service, so you have a contact address as soon as you arrive
- Free call number for general questions or emergencies during office hours
- One year’s membership in the GO International Club, which gives members access to discounts on services, tours and attractions
- Social activities ranging from pub nights to ski trips in Vancouver
- Brochures and maps to familiarize participants with Canada and the local scene
- The GO International handbook called The Essential Guide to Working and Living in Canada
Also Included for Full Service Applicants:
- One Job Offer
Optional Services Provided*
- Bus Tour of City (hop-on, hop-off)
- Extra nights in the hostel or homestay accommodation
- Upgrade to private room at the hostel (subject to availability)
- English lessons at Tamwood International College in Vancouver or Whistler
Need More Information? Contact us at info@gointernational.ca.
* Extra cost
**Young Workers and Working Holiday Work permits are only available for citizens of some countries and there are restrictions on the type of work, age, education, and profession of candidates (contact GO International for more details)