Do you want to travel and earn money at the same time? A working holiday in Canada might be the perfect option for you. You can apply for a work permit that allows you to stay in Canada for up to two years and work in different jobs and locations. You'll get to experience the culture, nature and people of this amazing country, while also saving up for your next adventure.
Canada is without a doubt one of the world’s best ski destinations and is renowned for its amazing winter season. Perfect snow conditions, lively nightlife, varied terrain and loads of breathtaking scenery. That can be your every day if you opt for a working holiday in Canada. Are you not a fan of the colder winters or winter sports in general? There are great opportunities for the summer season as well, when travellers flock to Canada to get their outdoor adventure fix. Get your taste of hiking, rock climbing and white water rafting while working abroad. Or better yet, extend your stay and work abroad for up to 12 months to enjoy a full winter and summer season in the country of Maple Syrup and ice hockey!
WORKING HOLIDAY IN CANADA 2024/25 – WHAT DOES IT COST?
Whether you want to head out alone or with a group of friends, our Canada Summer Adventure Pack and Canada Powder Pack are your ticket to a fantastic adventure abroad.
Summer 24 - sign-up dates & prices:
- You can sign up right now, and pay a fixed price of EUR 665 for our support.
Winter 24/25 - sign-up dates & prices:
- Until the 31st of December 2024, the price is EUR 810 (Early Bird deal)
- After the 1st of January 2024 the price is EUR 860
The Canada Summer Adventure pack for summer 2024 includes:
- An interview with a Canadian resort
- Guaranteed job with a 4-6-month contract or your money back
- Step-by-Step Visa assistance
- Canada arrival guide
- Guaranteed staff housing and help to get your social insurance number
- Season ''bike pass'' at your resort (May vary depending on location)
- Orientation meeting on arrival
- Vancouver sightseeing tour
- Staff social events
- Help opening a Canadian bank account and setting up a mobile number
- Assistance with tax documentation
- Facebook group for all resorts – meet your new colleagues before you arrive
- 24-hour in-country support
- Winter resort placements if you want to stay and work the winter season too
The Canada Powder Pack for season 2024/25 includes:
- An interview with a Canadian resort
- Guaranteed job with a 4–6-month contract or your money back
- Step-by-Step Visa assistance
- Guaranteed staff housing and help to get your social insurance number
- Season “lift pass” at your resort
- 10% discount on your accommodation at SameSun Hostel Vancouver, which also includes free Breakfast, and 20% off Food & Beverages.
- Orientation meeting on arrival
- Staff social events and welcome party
- Great resort discounts on retail, rentals, food & beverage
- Help opening a Canadian bank account and setting up a mobile number
- Assistance with tax documentation
- Facebook group for all resorts – meet your new colleagues before you arrive
- 24-hour in-country support
- Summer resort placements if you want to stay and work the summer season too
Where can I work?
In summer there are opportunities at Lake Louise, the Cathedral Mountain Lodge and the Fairmont Banff Springs, among many others. All of these are top-notch locations for outdoor sports and adventure and provide stunning nature among the mountains, lakes and forests. It's a true biking, climbing, hiking and kayaking paradise. Interviews for the summer season will start in late February or early March, and the season starts in mid-May.
During winter our world-class ski resort partners include Lake Louise and Silverstar. Tens of thousands of young people from all over the world travel to Canada every year for the ski season, so it's a good idea to make sure you have a job before you leave - not only to avoid being disappointed but also to save a small fortune if you end up being in Canada without income. Interviews for the winter season will start sometime in 2023, while the season itself starts in November.
What type of work is available?
In winter we provide job opportunities like ski rental, ski lift operator and other ski resort-related tasks, as well as in restaurants and hotel receptions to name but a few. All positions are related to winter sports and ski resorts and come with full training, salaries, accommodation discounts, employee discounts, free ski passes and invitations to events and parties.
During the summer months, there are a lot of different jobs available in hospitality: guest services, bartender, retail, host and rental technician are among the possibilities. It's a great way to kickstart a career in the hospitality branch, in a really fun way!
Biometric fingerprints are a must
The Canadian government require that biometric fingerprints must be submitted as part of the visa application, which is currently only possible at the Canadian embassies or consulates in London, Stockholm, Paris, The Hague, Berlin, Reykjavik, Helsinki and Dusseldorf.
Limited number of seats for season 2024/25
Please note that the Canadian Government offers a limited number of Working Holiday visas. As they are in high demand, we recommend that you consult one of our travel experts as soon as you know our Canada working holiday is the right fit for you!
Are flights included in the package?
Airline tickets to and from Canada are NOT included in the Canada Powder package, but we have a lot of experience finding good deals and are always ready to help you find a cheap flight ticket to Canada.
For young people up to 25 years and students up to 33 years, we've got special flight tickets with the major airlines. The tickets are cheap, flexible and ideal for long trips, study abroad or Working Holiday stays.
Can I apply for a Working Holiday package?
To be eligible for a Canada Summer Adventure pack or a Canada Powder package in the 2023/2024 season, you must meet the following age requirements and have a clean criminal record:
- Denmark 18-35 years
- The Netherlands 18-30 years
- Belgium 18-30 years
- Norway 18-35 years
- Sweden 18-30 years
- Finland 18-30 years
- United Kingdom 18-30 years
Unfortunately, we do not offer our Canada Working Holiday to people residing outside of the above countries.
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