The unique Open Work Authorisation visa provides you complete freedom for working anywhere in Canada and the flexibility to either pre-arrange summer, winter or seasonal jobs before you travel or wait until you arrive.

In conjunction with SWAP (Student Work Abroad Programmes), BUNAC’s Canadian partner, you will receive full support before, on arrival and during your trip; complete working holiday visa processing and tonnes of info about life and work in Canada. This is the ideal programme for students or career breakers looking to work a summer or winter season, or for those wanting to stay for a full year and experience this amazing country throughout the seasons.

Work Canada includes:

• Full working holiday visa processing - The Open Work Authorisation visa is only available through BUNAC
• BUNAC membership entitling you to discounts on all Lonely Planet guidebooks, Green Tortoise and Trek America tours
• Work in Canada handbook
• Ongoing support and advice before and 24/7 emergency contact during your trip
• Canadian job listings and job hunting advice
• 1st night’s accommodation and airport transfers for those on BUNAC’s work in Canada group flight
• The SWAP walk-in resource centres in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver provides the following for the duration of your stay in Canada:

• Organised social events
• An orientation presentation
• Assistance with banking, Social Insurance Number and obtaining tax exemption
• Job and accommodation noticeboards
• Unlimited internet access and phone card

SWAP, Student Work Abroad Programmes, the programme sponsor will be your local point of contact in Canada. SWAP’s resource centres in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver offer help, advice and assistance for the duration of your stay.

Working holidays in Canada

Seasonal jobs in Canada

Through Work Canada you can find all kinds of seasonal jobs throughout summer & winter, outdoor jobs, tourism jobs, ski jobs, resort jobs or more career related working positions anywhere in Canada.

Working holidays abroad present you with a wealth of opportunities to really improve your future job application prospects, impressing potential companies with your seasonal jobs experience that improve your team working skills, group leadership skills and demonstrate how adaptable your are to new working environments. Work Canada offers the perfect environment to really make the most of your working holiday experiences, whether your decide to visit the mountain regions, major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver or any of the other amazing locations Canada has to offer.

The Work Canada non–student programme is now closed. Student applications are still being accepted.