Work in Canada, Summer 2008

Working Holidays in Canada


Canada Summer 2008

Canada Summer 2008 program is now closed. Applications for 2009 open 15 May

Why Go?

Overview

Summer jobs in Canada. 2008 season CLOSED, sign up for our newsletter to stay updated with the lastest news of our brand new program options, coming soon!

Imagine working in Canada for 6 months or a year. Waking up to some of the most dramatic mountainous landscape in the world, surrounded by like minded individuals. If this is the summer you have been dreaming of, read on....

While your friends are hitting the local pub on their time off from work, you could be enjoying one of the many activities on offer in Canada. You could be canoeing across a clean, blue-green surface of a Canadian Lake, trekking up a Rocky Mountain path, getting the perfect camera shot of your first Canadian Moose. There really is something for everyone in Canada and during our Summer Program you'll not only get the opportunity to experience new adventures and meet new people. There'll be lots of fun times ahead!

OWH can offer you the opportunity to spend an absolutely amazing six months working in Canada in some of the best summer resorts and hotels. You'll get to really experience the people, the unique beauty and the adrenaline rush that you can only Canada can offer. Meet locals, gain international work experience, earn money to travel and make the most of your working holiday in Canada with us as we make all this happen for you.

OWH's Work and Play Canada program includes all you need to start your working holiday in Canada. Most importantly we pre-arranging your job for you before you leave home. There is no need to travel all the way to Canada to take your chances with thousands of others anxious to get those highly coveted resort jobs, as OWH will take care of you. You choose which resort and which job type suits you and we bring the Canadian resort representative to your door months before the summer season gets underway. Overseas Working Holidays have been operating this program longer than anyone else and have placed thousands of individuals in these roles and are experts in ensuring that you are matched to your ideal resort. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends, we will be able to help you.

Canada Winter 2008 The season does not have to finish with the warm weather. Why not stay on for the snow and enjoy another 6 months skiing or boarding in some of the top resorts in the World? Lake Louise and Whistler operate all year round and can offer continuous employment for the entire year. So what are you waiting for? Canada is calling!

Canada Visa Information

It has recently been announced that there have been exciting changes to the Canadian Working Holiday Visa for Australian and New Zealand Passport holders. Effective as of January 2008, the visas cost $165 (not included in the program fee) and the changes include:

  • work permits will be valid for 24 months
  • There will be no limit to the number of places available to participants
  • Multiple visas can be obtained providing you continue to meet the age criteria and all other admissibility and eligibility requirements.

    Kickstart Packages

    In 2008 OWH are running exclusive pre-season tours and accommodation packages to "kickstart" your perfect season in Canada. Once you've registered onto the program you'll have the opportunity to sign up to one of these tours and meet your fellow work buddies before the season gets underway, as well as experiencing some of the amazing sights and activities Canada has to offer!

    Inclusions

    • Job Interview at our 2008 Canadian Jobs Fair to pre-arrange a job in Canada
    • Program refunded if not successful in receiving a job offer - no catches
    • Ongoing support and assistance
    • Pre-departure orientation party*
    • Discounts off travel insurance
    • Access to special discounted OWH airfares
    • Discounted travel packages
    • FREE 1st night accommodation upon arrival at SameSun Banff, Kelowna or Vancouver
    • 24 HOUR phone support for flight bookings
    • Canada Pack and OWH cap
    • Assistance with staff accommodation at all resorts
    • Weekly salary
    • Access to exclusive OWH pre-season discounted tours/accommodation packages
    • Plus more!


      *Orientation parties in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. Program price subject to change without notice. If candidate not offered a role at the job fair, OWH will refund the program fee. Does not include flights, insurance or the working holiday visa fees. Travel insurance is compulsory to participate on the program. For full conditions please refer to the booking form.


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    Work in Canada"Megan and I would like to really express our thanks for the help you and Mel have shown us through applying for this program your patience, guidance and suggestions have been greatly appreciated..." Work in Canada


    Work in Canada"Hi Mel,
    My trip has been AMAZING so far. We had the best time, I've since travelled across Canada and back and am now working in Banff for a month or 2 before heading home. Thank you so much for organising everything for me. It's been the trip of a life time! Thanks again
    Beth" Work in Canada

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