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Working Holiday in Canada

Experience
Working Holiday
Destination
Canada
Duration
6 to 24 months
Ages
18 to 35

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Trip overview

Built for the traveller who wants to work & travel abroad with only the essentials and our famous trusted support system. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our Working Holiday in Canada trip. We’ve taken our most popular full-service trip and cut out some of the extras, to “lighten up” the experience and help you travel with us for less. From nightclubs to the Northern Lights, Canada is a huge country with plenty of incredible sights to see!

  • Secure your job before you fly with a Canadian Job Match - Done virtually, usually from your home!
  • Largest network of partner companies - land a job almost anywhere from the mountains to the city
  • Meet others through our Social app, join exclusive Global Traveller getaways & meet-up events
  • Dedicated Trip Coordinator to save you time, money & stress from arriving unprepared
  • Assistance with flights, travel insurance, accommodation, visa application & more 

Don’t spend 4+ weeks job hunting in a foreign country with no income. Most travellers book 6-12 months ahead, dates are flexible, but spaces are strictly limited, so start planning today!

Looking for even more? Check out our other Working Holiday in Canada (Plus) trip, which includes unlimited job matches, epic side tours & even more support.

Inclusions

Canadian job match

A lot of companies won't hire travellers. We’re partnered with many of the best local businesses that will. Land your first job to start soon after arrival, and save time, money & the worry of returning home early.

Dedicated Trip Coordinator

Handpicked from an experienced team who’ve been there, done that and ready to guide you through your entire journey and leave no question unanswered.

Working holiday visa guidance

Get your working holiday visa approved as cheap and easy as possible with our step-by-step instructions and personal guidance by your Trip Coordinator.

Pre-Departure Guide

Our in-depth pre-departure guide will have all the information you need about your trip & destination, at your fingertips.

Personal Travel Concierge

You'll get a personal Travel Concierge to plan your flights, insurance or any other add-ons to synchronise perfectly with your trip. Deal with a real human and get personalized booking help that ticks all your boxes.

Private airport transfer

After a long flight you won't want to navigate public transport! Our local team will book you a private car to request once you've landed to whisk you to your included accommodation in style.

3 nights of hostel accommodation

Meet other Global Travellers in the heart of downtown Vancouver. A 4-person dorm makes it the ultimate lodging for jet-lag recovery, or treat yourself and upgrade! (4-person subject to availability)

“Welcome to Canada” group orientation

Meet our dedicated local team at our Vancouver office for a detailed introduction on everything you need to know about life and work in Canada.

Local life essentials

We’ll give you a Canadian SIM with your first month’s calls, SMS & data included, and help set up your Canadian bank account and Social Insurance Number.

Vancouver sightseeing tour

In your first few days, enjoy your included full day’s hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour aboard an open-top bus with live commentary which takes you all around Vancouver city.

Permanent accommodation resources

If permanent accommodation isn’t provided with your job opportunity, our local team can give you the tools and advice to help you find your perfect home.

Ongoing local team support

Throughout your time here you will have the support of a local expert. They will help to open up the wonders of Canada, supporting your every need while you work and travel around the country.

24/7 Global Emergency Line

Feel confident knowing we have a worldwide emergency team on standby, 24/7/365, so you can feel safe and secure throughout your whole trip no matter where you are in the world.

Tax return assistance

Once your trip is over, we'll get your tax return sorted so you can get some extra cash back in your pocket.

gWorld access

Stay organised with your personalised portal where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global.

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Social

Travel alone but never lonely with Social! An exclusive social network inside our gWorld app to talk, share & meet-up with other Global Travellers in your region, with a dedicated Community Manager.

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Global Academy

Gain access to an ever-growing range of skills & languages to learn before & whilst you travel.

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Invites to Global Getaways

Be invited to join exclusive, short bucket-list side trips in a small group of Global Travellers to awesome locations, so you can meet new friends and see more of the world together while abroad. 

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Marketplace deals

Get exclusive access to deals and discounts through our online Marketplace. Save big on a huge range of products and services from our brand partners worldwide.

$250 off your next trip

The “Travel Bug” is a very real thing! Once you catch it, it really doesn’t go away! Book any other trip with us later and save $250. Why would you ever stop travelling?

Just in case it’s not clear already, we’re not an employment or recruitment agency. Read more

Qualification

To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be between 18-35 years of age
  • Be a citizen of an eligible country
  • Have no criminal convictions in the past 5 years

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Trip details

Wake up to a new adventure every single day, meet new people and be the envy of everyone back home when you dive into our Working Holiday in Canada!

We understand the goal of a successful working holiday is to find local, seasonal employment to use as a means to fund your travels around the country. We develop and maintain partnerships with hundreds of local businesses that want to hire travellers just like you! Meaning you can save yourself time, money and stress with us organising your Job Match with a Canadian host company either before you fly, or in your first few days of arrival, to make this the best working holiday experience it can be. 

While you work & travel in Canada, you will have the support of our expert team, taking care of all the stressful essentials you need to get set up overseas. Global will assist with visa applications, bank accounts, job interviews for roles earning from $15-$25 CAD an hour or higher, and help finding the perfect place to live. Simply, we're here to ensure you have a smooth transition to working abroad in Canada. 

As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better? 

In between work, you’re free to explore and discover as much of Canada as you like. Canadians spend a lot of time outdoors, and why wouldn’t you? Grab some friends and set out to the towering Canadian Rockies, witness the once-in-a-life experience of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), hit the world-class slopes across the country, and that's not even scratching the surface! Don’t be mistaken, Canada also boasts plenty of lively cities with anything from piano bars to cocktail bars, pub crawls to nightclubs. Whether you’re in the artistic hub of Montreal or trailing the majestic Rockies, this is your chance to make up for lost travel time, embrace a new adventure, and create a bunch of incredible memories with our Working Holiday in Canada.

Did you know we have another working holiday trip to Canada? Our Working Holiday in Canada (Plus) trip offers more tours, side-trips, unlimited job matches for the entire length of your working visa, plus more.

Requirements

To qualify for this trip you must meet the visa requirements, and have 6 months of paid work experience by time of arrival.

What extra costs will I have?

Flights, travel insurance, visa, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.

Trip itinerary

Day 1

Once you've touched down at Vancouver Airport, your private driver will meet you outside. They'll take you into downtown Vancouver to your initial accommodation at a top-rated hostel in the heart of the city. You'll be within walking distance to all of Vancouver's hot spots, including our Vancouver office! Relax, make some new friends and settle in!

Day 2

Head to our Vancouver office for your orientation and set up your bank account and Social Insurance Number so you’re all ready to start working. Our team will also give you a SIM card, loaded with 25GB of data, suitable for wherever you’ll be in Canada. Get the chance to meet the crew and a heap of other Global Travellers when you drop in!

Day 3

Today’s the day you get the proper Canadian welcome experience! We’ll give you your pass for the hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour aboard an open-top bus with live commentary, so you can check out Vancouver’s best spots and get a real feel for the city. Do it your way with over 20 stops, from Gastown to Granville Island, where you can get off and on as and when you please. Go solo, or with your new Global travel buddies you met during your orientation, it’s entirely up to you!

Day 4

After you’ve had your 3 nights stay in Vancouver, it’s generally time to move on to where your new workplace is. If permanent accommodation isn’t provided with your job opportunity, our team can help you with the resources and advice to find the perfect home. Your Arrival Coordinator can also help with finding transportation arrangements to your new location!

Ongoing

After successfully completing your first 6 months as a Canadian local, you might want to experience a whole new location, job or just take off and go travelling!  We’ll constantly keep in touch with you throughout your stay. If at any point during your trip you need advice or support, our Canadian team will be on hand to answer all your questions. Remember, you can jump on our social media pages too or buzz our 24/7 emergency support line for urgent matters. Make use of our epic Vancouver office as much as you can, whether it be to hop on some WiFi whenever you need or catching up with our friendly crew over a coffee or beer. Call up and book an appointment! Stay connected with Social, where you can reach out to your Community Manager, stay updated with events happening in the country and chat with Global Travellers near you. You will also be invited to traveller meet-ups and exclusive Global Getaways, giving you access to short bucket-list side trips to awesome locations so you can continue to make new friends and see the world together. We’ve also partnered with a company that specialises in tax returns for working holidaymakers so you can easily lodge this online and return home with a little extra cash in your pocket! Get in touch with our team for more information about this.  Did you know we have another working holiday trip to Canada? With more inclusions, side trips and support, check out our Working Holiday in Canada (Plus) trip.

Working Holiday jobs & locations in Canada

Land an entry to mid-level job in Canada which will be fun and social, so you can make friends, learn new skills and have the freedom to explore new places. Located all across the country, here’s a list of the industries most of our Canadian Partner Organisations are in, and where you can expect to find yourself being matched with too!

  • Hospitality, like bars, restaurants & cafés
  • Tourism, like ziplining & golfing
  • Ski Resorts
  • Summer Resorts
  • Summer Camps
  • Hotels & Lodges
  • Labour & Construction
  • Sales & Promotions
  • + More

From seaside towns on the east coast to world-renowned Canadian ski resorts in the west and bustling cities in between, we’ve got connections to host companies dotted all over Canada, so you could find yourself working in any of these destinations. 

  • Vancouver
  • Whistler
  • Sun Peaks
  • Tofino
  • Revelstoke
  • Fernie
  • Calgary
  • Lake Louise
  • Banff
  • Jasper
  • Toronto
  • + More

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Frequently asked questions

Why go with Global Work & Travel?

As the world’s leading gap-year and “work & travel” company, we offer you the ability to not only choose from a number of awesome experiences all over the world but, we'll be your support system from the very first moment you become a Global Traveller! We provide a premium service that allows you to pick the destination of your dreams, get our visa & pre-departure assistance, book great flights and organise the perfect travel insurance or tours for when you arrive. Plus, we’ll back it all up with some cool and exclusive tech features that are with you the entire time.

As a Global Traveller, you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace deals for discounts with our brand partners, a unique social network to connect you with other Global Travellers when you’re overseas, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages to learn as you travel, invites to bucket-list side trips with other travellers, local meet-ups and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?

And it doesn't even stop there. We continue to be there from the moment you land with a dedicated 24/7 emergency team, over 100 staff and ongoing support ensuring that you have the tools you need to feel like a local. That’s why 65,000+ Global Travellers from all over the world have chosen to turn their travel dream into reality with us and we can proudly brag that we’ve got the most & best reviews in the biz!

Why should I book now?

Covid-19 threw us a curve ball and pretty much halted all travel. This means that we have a backlog of travellers, just like you, who are desperate to get out and explore the world! Global Work & Travel works on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Booking earlier ensures that you don’t miss out on the best intake, season, placements and more! We recommend our travellers take 6-12 months to plan their trip for a reason - to make sure you’ve got everything organised perfectly, stress-free.

As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?

Why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking that trip!

Can I travel with a friend?

Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together or nearby. Meaning that you can live, work, play & travel together!

But wait there's more! Not only can you travel the world with your besties at your side, you can also earn some extra cash towards your own trip just by referring your friends to Global Work & Travel. You can learn more about the great referral rewards program inside your gWorld account once you join.

And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!

What happens if COVID affects my trip?

If you have to make any changes to your departure date, you’re protected with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. With this, we will change your trip dates for free. If this doesn’t fit around you and you can’t go on your trip anymore, we will give you a 100% refund in the form of a Trip Credit with us (See terms). If you’re unable to use it, you can also transfer that credit to someone else for them to put towards any trip too.

If you’re affected by Covid-19 while you’re overseas, you will have all the support you need from our team or partners in-country as well as have access to our 24/7 Global Emergency Line. We recommend travellers purchase Global Travel Cover travel insurance that provides Covid-19 medical protection too.

Do I need to be vaccinated to book?

As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So while you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel through over the next 12-18 months. We highly recommend our travellers look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional or get in touch with our team for travel advice.

What happens if I want to cancel my trip?

Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 84* days before departure without incurring any charges when you rebook it for any time (or even any other trip) in the next 2 years from your original start date.

In the event that you want to cancel your booking altogether, if you give us over 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put towards booking absolutely anything travel related with your Travel Concierge within the next 2 years!

*Some select trips excluded, including Teach (Spain, Italy & Czech Republic) and USA (Summer Camp, Working Holiday and Hotel Professional), and others as listed in Booking Conditions.

How it works

Make your decision

Choose your trip style and destination, and confirm your spot with a deposit. Then, open your gWorld account and celebrate, the hardest part is over and the fun is about to begin.

We become friends

You’ll be matched with a personal Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs. They’ll guide you through everything we need to do together, so you can leave your worries behind.

Time to go

We’ll get your tickets in-hand and your transfers ready. Then, our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared for your arrival. It’s now time for the real adventure to start.

24/7 support

Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.

Still have questions?

Why go Global

Flexible trips

The unexpected can happen sometimes. Can't travel right now? Swap your trip, gift it or save it for later with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.

Worldwide support

Know that someone is always ready to assist throughout the journey & they’re only a call, tweet, comment, text or double tap away, 24/7.

We're the experts

With over 10 years in the industry and a team of over 100 passionate pros, you can bet we know our stuff better than anyone else.

Partner network

We have over 1,200 partners around the globe, so we have access to plenty of exclusive opportunities to make your trip the best it can be.

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