Work Canada

Get out and aboot in Canada

What will I be doing?

Your work visa allows you to legally work anywhere in Canada and for any employer.  However, to work in child or healthcare (including primary or secondary teaching) you need to have a medical approved by the Canadian Government prior to having your visa issued.

So, the type of job you do depends on you!  There are many cities and towns throughout Canada that can offer you cool work opportunities from jobs on the slopes to café work and career-related employment. You will have access to three support centres across Canada; Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. You can literally work your way across Canada.

What does it include?

Before you go:

• Visa support and assistance
• Work Canada Handbook full of lots of vital information to ensure your OE is a success - covering topics such as preparing for a year living overseas, finding employment, travel advice, taxes, arranging short and long-term accommodation, useful websites/newspapers and much more
• Pre-departure support includes assistance in booking flights and insurance
• General advice including budgeting
• International phone card with 5 minutes airtime plus a free credit bonus on top-up
• Prepaid transport card from the airport into the city
• Access to discounted airfares
• Lonely Planet Canada Guide
• 15% off snow and ski gear at Snow Centre
• Funky t-shirt!

When you arrive:

• Two nights accommodation at a hostel including breakfast
• Fully comprehensive arrival orientation, in Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto, with advice on CV formatting, employment and tax laws , mobile providers, tips on how to find employment and accommodation and more
• Unlimited access to support centre resources including computers, internet, printers, phone and fax machines for the full duration of the program
• Full support and guidance for the whole duration of the program, including access to all three support centres in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. You can work your way across Canada!
• Access to exclusive listings of jobs and employment contacts
• Assistance in opening a Canadian bank account and obtaining at Social Insurance Number.
• Bank account assistance to help you open one quickly and easily upon arrival
• Access to social events and functions - meeting friends has never been so easy!
• Mail-holding and re-direction service
• Emergency contact if something goes wrong.

Am I eligible?

You must:

• Hold a valid New Zealand passport which is valid for at least two years from date of application
• Not have activated a 'Letter of Introduction' for a previous Working Holiday Programme from the Canadian High Commission
• Be aged between 18-35 years (inclusive) at time of application
• Have no criminal convictions (minor offences may be admissible) and as of 15 July 2010 be able to submit a criminal record form at time of visa application
• Have no serious medical conditions
• Have no accompanying dependants
• Be travelling on a return or onward passage ticket
• Be able to provide evidence of 12 months travel/medical insurance upon arrival
• Be able to provide evidence on arrival in Canada of access to NZ$4,000 (credit card or savings) to show sufficient funds to support yourself.

What does it cost?

From $545
(your visa application fee is a separate cost of approximately CAD$150)

Get your Canada working holiday sorted
Call on 0800 474 400