The mountains called. They said: why work at home when you could be working in waterfront Vancouver or on the slopes in Banff?
Choose the Ultimate Canada for a pre-arranged 4-6 month summer or winter season job.
Fresh starts
There’s a reason why Canada routinely ranks as one of the most liveable places in the world. And by extension, one of the most workable. The work-life balance is insane – with barefoot summers, big foot winters and plenty of jobs up for grabs in the cities and on the slopes. Plus, Irish passport holders can work for two years until they’re 35.
Need to know before you go
When to go
Canada may be known for its winters, but its best kept secret are the summers. Home to some of the world’s best skiing and ski jobs in Nov-Feb, those same resorts become summer playgrounds for hikers and bikers in Jun-Sep – bringing with it more hospitality jobs. The waterfront cities of Toronto and Vancouver also come into their own in summer – with lakeside swims and rooftop tans.
What it pays
The minimum wage differs per province, with Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia all around CAD $15, plus tips where applicable. Our winter and summer season employers pay between $15-21/hour and include subsidised staff accommodation and great perks such as discounted lift passes. With career and construction jobs in the towns and cities paying considerably more.
Where to go
Most working holidaymakers choose to fly into Vancouver or Toronto, where we include accommodation and job support (Ultimate package only). If you’ve pre-arranged a seasonal job with us, you can then head out to the resorts. But your working holiday visa allows you to work anywhere, with cities like Edmonton, Québec, Calgary, Montreal all offering a great food, music and arts scene.
Get hired or get the intel
Net lag is real! Why spend hours online finding out about J1, when you can get all the inside intel in one go from our J1 team? Your summer J1 ride or die, we'll tell you everything you need to know - including where you can go, what jobs you can do, and when you need to apply. Sign up now for our free travel talk.
Looking for a fresh start? The most liveable cities and the coolest ski resorts, Canada is the ultimate working holiday visa. Join our Canada Crew for all the intel on who can go, when you need to apply, and what types of jobs you can do. Plus, that age old question - summer or winter in Canada? (Both being the correct answer!).
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