Work in Canada

Get ready for big chills. Live and work for up to two years in Canada with visa application support, a pre-arranged ski season job and awesome new friends on our Work Canada program.

The IEC Canada visa pools are open! Book now for the best chance of getting a working holiday Canada visa and securing your preferred summer or winter employer for 2024.

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Why do a working holiday in Canada?

Canada has become a go-to destination for working holidaymakers who want year-round adventures, liveable cities and decent salaries. Aside from the fact that the national dish is fries covered in cheese and gravy (enough said), Canada offers the perfect work-life balance. Surf in the morning before work, hit the slopes at night after work, and spend your weekends exploring mountains, beaches and lakes.

Now here’s the best bit. You can do all of that on a working holiday visa until you’re 35 –because Canada is just cool like that. And on our Ultimate Canada option, we hook you up with a 4-6 month ski season or summer resort job before you go – because we’re just a bit cool like that.

COST AND INCLUSIONS

The pools are open!

And with the 18-35 age increase for UK passport holders, the visa pools are set to be busier than ever. The earlier you enter the IEC Canada pools, the more draws your name will be exposed to – increasing your chances of getting a working holiday Canada visa. Meaning you’ll be ready with your visa as soon as employers start hiring.

Visas and eligibility

Head start on hiring

The race for winter ’24 jobs are gearing up to be more competitive than ever. Our winter employers usually start hiring in the spring, but to give our customers a head start - you can now register your interest with three of our ski employers now. The earlier you get your preferences down, the more chance you have of getting in front of your preferred employers when winter hiring opens.

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Stuff to know before you hit the snow (or trails)

When to apply

Seriously in demand and with limited visas available, timing is everything with Canada working holiday visas (IEC visa). When you apply, your name goes into a pool, and if you’re successful, you’ll be invited to officially apply for your IEC visa. The earlier you apply, the more chance you have of your name being drawn. The 2024 IEC Canada pools are open, so book Work Canada now and we’ll guide you through the pool and Canada working holiday visa application with step-by-step guidance, webinars and Canada Clinics.

Who can apply

New rules for UK passport holders! The working holiday visa Canada eligibility has increased from 18-30 to 18-35 - giving you an extra five years to apply for your two-year Canada working holiday visa. Plus, if you previously had an IEC visa since 2015, you can now enter the pools for a second 12-month visa, or a second 24-month visa if you applied before 2015. If you’re from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany or Ireland and are aged 18-35, you can also apply for a working holiday Canada visa that allows you to work in Canada for 12-24 months (nationality dependent). Check out the visa page for more.

When to go

One of the best things about Canada is that it’s a year-round destination with reliable seasons. Once winter’s over, ski resorts turn into summer playgrounds ready for downhill mountain biking and hiking. That means the seasonal job opportunities are endless. If you want a more urban scene with career-focused work, big cities like Vancouver, Toronto and Edmonton are cool and cultural, and perfectly placed for weekend adventures to the slopes and national parks.

Where to go

Canada is one of the most liveable countries in the world. Head for the hills to work in the mountains of British Columbia (BC), Alberta or Ontario where we can hook you up with pre-arranged jobs working in some of the country’s top ski resorts. Or if you’re more into skyscrapers than slopes, Canada’s cities are pure lifestyle. Frequently ranking as the best cities to live in the world, we have teams in Vancouver and Toronto to help you settle in and find work.

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Could be you in 2024 start planning for '24

This way to the pool! Book with a deposit and start planning your Canada adventure. Canadian working holiday (IEC) visas are open for 2024.

How to go

Running for 30+ years, our Work Canada program sets you up with everything you need to kick off your working holiday in Canada. Our two program options include visa assistance to secure that all important visa, two years of job support, arrival accommodation and more. Plus, a pre-arranged job on our Ultimate option. Our work here is done.

Ultimate Canada

The working holiday mothership. All the Essential inclusions, plus a pre-arranged 4-6 month summer or winter seasonal job. Our employers include some of Canada’s top resorts, including Four Seasons Resort Whistler and Blue Mountain Resort Ontario.

Essential Canada

All the job support, visa application help and work essentials you need to get your working holiday off to a flying start. Plus, 2 nights’ hostel accommodation and social events to make sure that it goes down with minimum stress and maximum fun.

Cost and inclusions

Welcome to the friend zone

90% of our Essential and Ultimate customers are solo travellers. You’ll have access to our offices in Toronto and Vancouver where our teams run regular social events to help you settle in and meet other travellers. And on the Ultimate Canada, you’ll have a pre-arranged ski or summer resort job with other BUNACers so you’ll live and work with a ready-made group of mates.

Where to go

“This was my first experience with BUNAC and would recommend it to anyone contemplating doing a working holiday abroad. I came to Canada totally alone with no connections or real plan. They were my only contact so gave me a sense of security if things were to have gone wrong. Travelling gives you more appreciation for the little things in life, makes you open your eyes and be more aware of who you are as a person.”

Jessica

Work Canada alumni

“I used to be quiet and lacked confidence and, at 28, I worried I'd be the oldest one in housekeeping and if I'd struggle to connect with people. As soon as I started work, I was able to adapt to new situations much easier than I thought. Being surrounded by a great bunch of like-minded people, of all ages, has taught me to stop taking life so seriously and to stop over thinking every decision. It's given me a new outlook on life.”

Charlotte

Work Canada alumni

“I think that working ski seasons are unique in the world of travelling, as you make such close friends with people so quickly. You immediately work, ski, party together, live together, and immediately celebrate Christmas and New Year together! The people that you’ve just met become your family, very quickly; you can spend the shortest length of time with someone and they can have the biggest impact.”

Rosie

Work Canada alumni

Why BUNAC

Book with travellers. Expert job hunters, visa translators and parent whisperers – all our team have worked or volunteered abroad.


We’re Canada visa experts. We assist you at every stage of your visa application to make sure it's submitted correctly the first time around.	Don’t want the stress of finding a job? Our Ultimate Canada includes a 4-6 month pre-arranged seasonal job in a resort in BC, Ontario or Alberta.	We’re here home and away. Our teams in Vancouver and Toronto are on hand for job advice, housing help and whenever you need a friendly face.