Canada Working Holiday Program

Basic Service Gets You:

• Job placement assistance after arrival
• First night's accommodation, with breakfast, in a dorm room at a centrally located Vancouver or Toronto hostel
• Downtown Vancouver city walking tour
• Afternoon orientation session covering resources available from our Canada Partner and everything you need to know about working and living in Canada
• Assistance obtaining your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Advice regarding setting up your bank account
• Pre-screening and interview coaching session
• Interview arranged with a Canadian employer and job placement (prior to arrival in most cases)
• 1-year exclusive access to our Canada Partner's online job listings ("Hot Jobs List")
• Internet, computer, printing and fax access in Vancouver and Whistler
• Mail holding service, so you have a contact address as soon as you arrive
• Free weekly resume writing workshop and editing assistance at the Vancouver & Toronto Campus
• Free weekly Interview Practise Skills Workshop at the Vancouver & Toronto Campus
• Social activities ranging from pub nights to ski trips
• An International Club Membership Card giving you access to Vancouver,Toronto and Whistler Campuses and discounts at numerous local businesses
• The Essential Guide to Working and Living in Canada handbook
• Accommodation- all the ski resorts we work with do have staff accommodation available. They charge very low rates and take the cost of the accommodation off the employees pay cheque so paying is easy.

Minimum Wage by Province

Canada is a tipping nation. Food & Beverage, Kitchen Work and select Service positions can expect $2-5 extra per hour based on season, location and company.

Jobs Available

• Ski resorts
• Retail
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Guest Service
• Labour
• Promotional Work
• Food and Beverage
• Housekeeping
• Kitchen Work
• Maintenance
• Cleaning     

Orientation Days

Fridays - please check the orientation calendar to confirm which Fridays have orientation sessions

What Is Not In The Package

• Working holiday visa fee payable to the Canadian High Commission
• Your Airfare - although we can help you find amazing flights
• Insurance
• Transportation
• Accommodation (aside from first night of hostel stay in Vancouver or Toronto)
• Personal expenses

Wondering When To Go?

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Costs for the Basic Service Program

Job placement assistance after arrival  $1255.00 NZD - Payable at time of application

If you do not pass the interview and screening process the fee above less $150 admin/interview costs will be refunded.

Optional Extras

Upgrade to private room with shared bathroom $99 NZD
Upgrade to private room with private bathroom $111 NZD
Program Changes $209 (includes date changes) NZD

Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations. We will post changes on here as they happen but once your application is accepted the price is set and will not alter.

Other costs to consider

• Fights to Canada
• Processing of your visa
• Medical Insurance

We can help with discounted flights and insurance through our Travel Department Travelcafe.

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