Work in Canada
Get ready for big chills. Live and work for up to two years in Canada with visa application support, a pre-arranged ski season job and awesome new friends on our Work Canada program.
It’s hiring season! Get hired for Canada winter ’24 at our in-person winter job event in London, 31 May - 2 Jun. Or if you can’t make it IRL, video interviews are taking place from May - scroll the page for the exact dates. For both video and in-person hiring, you must have proof you’ve entered the visa pools to interview - so get your skates on.
Why do a working holiday in Canada?
Canada has become a go-to destination for working holidaymakers who want year-round adventures, liveable cities and decent salaries. Aside from the fact that the national dish is fries covered in cheese and gravy (enough said), Canada offers the perfect work-life balance. Surf in the morning before work, hit the slopes at night after work, and spend your weekends exploring mountains, beaches and lakes.
Now here’s the best bit. You can do all of that on a working holiday visa until you’re 35 –because Canada is just cool like that. And on our Ultimate Canada option, we hook you up with a 4-6 month ski season or summer resort job before you go – because we’re just a bit cool like that.
Get winter job wrapped up Canada winter hiring is open!
We have two ways to get hired for Canada ski jobs this winter. In-person: Four Seasons Whistler, Panorama, and the Fairmont will be doing face-to-face interviews at our London hiring event on 31 May-2 Jun. Virtual: You can video interview for Pan Pacific Whistler on 24 May, Blue Mountain 13 + 18 Jun, Fairmont 17 + 19 Jun, and Sunshine Village 19 + 20 Jun - with Big White also now hiring on our Job Hub. More employers coming soon. For both virtual and in-person, you must be booked onto Work Canada Ultimate and have proof you’ve entered the visa pools to book an interview. Chat to our Jobs team for more.
The pools are open!
And with the 18-35 age increase for UK passport holders, the visa pools are set to be busier than ever. The earlier you enter the IEC Canada pools, the more draws your name will be exposed to – increasing your chances of getting a working holiday Canada visa.
Canada winter hiring days
Get your Canada job done and dusted at our virtual hiring days. Video interview for Pan Pacific Whistler on 24 May, Blue Mountain 13 + 18 Jun, Fairmont 17 + 19 Jun, and Sunshine Village 19 + 20 Jun - with more employers to be announced soon. Book Work Canada Ultimate now to book your interview slot or call us for more info.
Stuff to know before you hit the snow (or trails)
When to apply
Seriously in demand and with limited visas available, timing is everything with Canada working holiday visas (IEC visa). When you apply, your name goes into a pool, and if you’re successful, you’ll be invited to officially apply for your IEC visa. The earlier you apply, the more chance you have of your name being drawn. The 2024 IEC Canada pools are open, so book Work Canada now and we’ll guide you through the pool and Canada working holiday visa application with step-by-step guidance, webinars and Canada Clinics.
Who can apply
New rules for UK passport holders! The working holiday visa Canada eligibility has increased from 18-30 to 18-35 - giving you an extra five years to apply for your two-year Canada working holiday visa. Plus, if you previously had an IEC visa since 2015, you can now enter the pools for a second 12-month visa, or a second 24-month visa if you applied before 2015. If you’re from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany or Ireland and are aged 18-35, you can also apply for a working holiday Canada visa that allows you to work in Canada for 12-24 months (nationality dependent). Check out the visa page for more.
When to go
One of the best things about Canada is that it’s a year-round destination with reliable seasons. Once winter’s over, ski resorts turn into summer playgrounds ready for downhill mountain biking and hiking. That means the seasonal job opportunities are endless. If you want a more urban scene with career-focused work, big cities like Vancouver, Toronto and Edmonton are cool and cultural, and perfectly placed for weekend adventures to the slopes and national parks.
Where to go
Canada is one of the most liveable countries in the world. Head for the hills to work in the mountains of British Columbia (BC), Alberta or Ontario where we can hook you up with pre-arranged jobs working in some of the country’s top ski resorts. Or if you’re more into skyscrapers than slopes, Canada’s cities are pure lifestyle. Frequently ranking as the best cities to live in the world, we have teams in Vancouver and Toronto to help you settle in and find work.
How to go
Running for 30+ years, our Work Canada program sets you up with everything you need to kick off your working holiday in Canada. Our two program options include visa assistance to secure that all important visa, two years of job support, arrival accommodation and more. Plus, a pre-arranged job on our Ultimate option. Our work here is done.
Welcome to the friend zone
90% of our Essential and Ultimate customers are solo travellers. You’ll have access to our offices in Toronto and Vancouver where our teams run regular social events to help you settle in and meet other travellers. And on the Ultimate Canada, you’ll have a pre-arranged ski or summer resort job with other BUNACers so you’ll live and work with a ready-made group of mates.
Why BUNAC
Book with travellers. Expert job hunters, visa translators and parent whisperers – all our team have worked or volunteered abroad.
We’re Canada visa experts. We assist you at every stage of your visa application to make sure it's submitted correctly the first time around. |
Don’t want the stress of finding a job? Our Ultimate Canada includes a 4-6 month pre-arranged seasonal job in a resort in BC, Ontario or Alberta. |
We’re here home and away. Our teams in Vancouver and Toronto are on hand for job advice, housing help and whenever you need a friendly face. |
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