Canada Paid Work

This package is designed to set you up with everything you need to start working in Canada, so that you can pick up a job as soon as you are ready. The first day is spent settling in and getting to know other travellers that have arrived, as well as getting all of the essentials such as bank accounts and tax papers set up. 

Our team are on hand to support you in getting a job as soon as you arrive. Throughout your year in Canada you will have full access to our "Hot Jobs List" which is updated daily with new job opportunities throughout Canada,  you can apply for as many jobs as you would like and you can take as many jobs as you want in the year.

 We have contacts with hundreds of employers throughout Canada which feature on our "Hot jobs list". The most popular destinations are...

• Vancouver
• Whistler
• Jasper
• Banff
• Vancouver Island
• Ontario

Before you arrive into Vancouver you will recieve a welcome pack which will detail the schedule for the orientation day. The first day is the arrival day and a chance to meet people from all over the world who will be working in Canada. Everyone will stay in a popular backpacker hostel in downtown Vancouver and it's a great opportunity to get a taste of what Vancouver has to offer.

In the morning our team will come and meet you at your hostel and take you for your orientation.

The orientation lasts all day and is split into two parts. The morning we go on a walking tour of Vancouver so you can get to know your surroundings. The tour lasts for around 2.5 hours and we'll show you where to go for banks, internet cafe's and mobile phone options. We also visit the Social Insurance Office to get your Social Insurance Number, required to work in Canada.

During the morning you will be taken to the bank. We will provide you with the full contact details of the bank and tell you what is required to open an account. You can then make an appointment that best suits you to open an account. We recommend you do this within your first few days in the city.
 

After lunch we have a full welcome orientation at the offices. This includes...

• Introduction to the staff
• Briefing on how to find the best value accommodation in Vancouver (typically shared houses or appartments)
• An explanation of the TAX system in Canada
• Advice about jobs available and where
• Introduction to the hot jobs and accommodation lists
• How to use the discount membership card
• Introduction to travelling in Canada

By the end of the first day you will be ready to begin contacting employers, or free to head off travelling.

Internet Facilities
You will receive 1 hour of Internet time free each day in our Vancouver or Whistler office. This is a great way to stay in touch with family and friends back home when you first arrive in Canada. Our staff are also based in the offices so you can ask any questions while you are there.

Mail Holding & Forwarding Service
We have a mail service set up for when you arrive in Canada. This way you will have a postal address as soon as you get there. The mail service will forward standard letters to any post office at any location within Canada. So no matter where you are, your mail can reach you.

After your orientation for most travellers the aim is to get a job as soon as possible. As we have a lot of contacts with hundreds of employers throughout Canada participants are usually able to find a job within a couple of weeks of arriving, although you will need to be flexible as this can take longer depending on the time of year you arrive, your past experience and how motivated you are.  

We usually recommend that you have around $2500 Canadian dollars to see you through the first couple of months of arriving.

When you first arrive we will set you up with a login to our "Hot jobs list" which has hundreds of job opportunities throughout the major destinations in Canada. Applying for a job is easy and staff in the Vancouver office are there to help if you need it. 

We also offer a CV writing workshop every week and you are more than welcome to join this to ensure you get off to the best possible start. 

The cost of living in Canada is a lot lower and your money goes further. You will earn enough to pay for all of your living expenses like rent and food. You will need to take some savings with you just in case you decide to go travelling after the job.

Wages vary according to job type and location. In general, pay rates average between CAD$8 to CAD$12 per hour. For some jobs, if you work the full season you may get a bonus up to a CAD$1000.

During winter there are lots of jobs in Whistler and other ski resorts as that is the high season in the ski industry.  In planning your trip it is important to remember that most employers during this time are looking for either short term workers e.g. a weekend or 3‐4 days work or a commitment of 4 months or more for the whole season. If you are looking for seasonal work on ski resorts then it is best to arrive one month before the start of the season.