Canada Working Holiday Program

Full Service Gets You:

• Guaranteed job placement (before arrival in most cases)
  Interview arranged with a Canadian employer by Video Skype or phone
• 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)
• Exclusive access to our Canada Partner's online job listings ("Hot Jobs List") near the end of your first placement 
• Internet, computer, printing and fax access in Vancouver, Toronto 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
• Free weekly Job Hunting workshop at the Vancouver or Toronto Campus
• An International Club Membership Card giving you access to Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler Campuses and discounts at numerous local businesses
• An orientation package which includes useful information of how to work and live in Canada, based on the location of your job placement
• 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
• 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
• Airfare
• Insurance
• Transportation
• Accommodation (aside from first night of hostel stay in Vancouver)
• Personal expenses

Wondering When To Go?

For full service applicants, there are two seasons: Winter and Summer. Winter is from November – April. 

Summer is from May – October. You need to be able to arrive for the start of the season, and commit for the full season.          

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Costs for the Full Service Program

Guaranteed Job placement before arrival  $2029.00 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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