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Dear home. It's not you, it's me.

Earn as you explore

Flexible working holidays with pre-arranged jobs in Canada, Japan, USA, UK, New Zealand and Australia. Because you should never have to choose between getting a job and going travelling.

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Canada winter hiring is closed, but summer hiring is hotting up! Get ready

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Job security

Pre-arranged working holiday jobs and internship support with vetted employers.

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Real reviews

Roadtested experiences to make sure we serve our travel community first.

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Giving back

5% of all JENZA profits go to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund.

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Who the heck is Jenza, anyway?

What we do

Backed by 60+ years' expertise, JENZA is the love child of BUNAC and USIT - two originals of the work and travel world. And our mission is to make travel more accessible. The simple answer to travelling more? Earning while you do it. Whether you need to bankroll your gap year with a working holiday visa, fund your winter with a ski season, or get ahead with an international internship - JENZA does the works. Setting you up with the visa assistance, pre-arranged job and arrival support you need to work the world.

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Get ready for summer hiring

That's a wrap on our Canada winter hiring! Congrats to all you powderhounds who got hired for the season. Early summer hiring for jobs in Banff, Jasper and Waterton with April start dates is happening in Nov/Dec. If there's still visas left in the pool for your nationality, enter now to get out for spring/summer 2025. Confused by the whole pool-without-pina-coladas thing? Call us.

Roll out the carpet

Introducing JENZA Intern UK!

We get royally excited about internships. As a team, we're constantly trying to find excuses to travel. (While also battling THIS inner voice: but what about your studies, or your career, or literally insert-any-other-adult-goal here). Open to students and grads of all nationalities, grow your network and get professional work experience in your field - all while spending the summer, semester or up to a year living in the UK.

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Blue Mountain, Ontario

Public Spaces Associate

Winter season (Dec-Mar)

CAD $18.45/hour

Staff housing ($152/week), free lift pass

Based on Canada’s East Coast, Blue Mountain Resort is an alpine village and Ontario’s only four-season resort – just a 1.5 hour drive from Toronto.

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Ski Instructor

Winter season (Dec-Mar)

CAD $18.45/hour

Staff housing ($152/week), free lift pass

Based on Canada’s East Coast, Blue Mountain Resort is an alpine village and Ontario’s only four-season resort – just a 1.5 hour drive from Toronto.

Hiring closed

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Photographer

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥2,000-2,150/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

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Chalet Host

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,800/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

NISADE is the leading property management company in Hokkaido – with winter job openings in all three ski resorts of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.

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Valet

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $19/hour

Housing ($950/month), $100/month off lift pass

The best of both, Pan Pacific have two coveted Whistler addresses - one slopeside for ski-in ski out access and the other in Whistler village.

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Lodging Attendant

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $18-19.50/hour

Staff housing ($19/day), free lift pass

Panorama Mountain Resort is a standalone ski resort and alpine village tucked away in the Canadian Rockies – a 20-min drive from Invermere.

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Lift Attendant

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $17/hour

Staff housing ($19/day), free lift pass

Panorama Mountain Resort is a standalone ski resort and alpine village tucked away in the Canadian Rockies – a 20-min drive from Invermere.

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Concierge

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,450-1,550/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

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Front of House

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,500/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

NISADE is the leading property management company in Hokkaido – with winter job openings in all three ski resorts of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.

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Snowsports Instructor

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $18.55-34.25/hour

Free lift pass, staff bonus program

A 20-min shuttle from Vancouver, Grouse Mountain ski resort offers the best of both worlds – living in the city and working on the mountain.

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Lift Attendant

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $16/hour

Staff housing ($15/night), free lift pass

The ‘Playground of the Prairies’, the cosy winter village and ski resort of Asessippi is the largest ski area in the east coast province of Manitoba.

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Shuttle Driver

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,800-1,900/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

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Laundry Attendant

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $20.50/hour

Limited housing ($200/week), free lift pass

1-hour drive from the city of Kelowna, Big White is the fourth largest ski resort in BC and is known for its snow and ski-in ski-out village.

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Snow Clearer

Dec-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,500/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

NISADE is the leading property management company in Hokkaido – with winter job openings in all three ski resorts of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.

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Guest Room Attendant

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $24.05/hour

Staff housing (from $20/day), discounted lift pass

Located near the base of Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler’s world-famous Upper Village, Four Seasons Whistler is Canada’s only Forbes Five Star Resort.

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Barista

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,450-1,750/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

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Cashier/Guest Services

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $16/hour

Staff housing ($15/night), free lift pass

The ‘Playground of the Prairies’, the cosy winter village and ski resort of Asessippi is the largest ski area in the east coast province of Manitoba.

Hiring closed

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Bartender

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,450-1,750/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

Hiring closed

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Mountain Rental Clerk

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $17/hour

Staff housing ($19/day), free lift pass

Panorama Mountain Resort is a standalone ski resort and alpine village tucked away in the Canadian Rockies – a 20-min drive from Invermere.

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Ski Valet

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,400-1,650/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

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Rental Attendant

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $15+/hour

Limited housing ($100-150/week), free lift pass

In the heart of the Rockies, Sunshine Village is one three ski resorts around Banff and is known for having some of the 'best snow in Canada.'

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Spa Receptionist

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,500-1,750/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.

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Rental Attendant

Winter season (Dec-Apr)

CAD $16/hour

Staff housing ($15/night), free lift pass

The ‘Playground of the Prairies’, the cosy winter village and ski resort of Asessippi is the largest ski area in the east coast province of Manitoba.

Hiring closed

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Snow Groomer

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $23.84-27.89/hour

Free lift pass, staff bonus program

A 20-min shuttle from Vancouver, Grouse Mountain ski resort offers the best of both worlds – living in the city and working on the mountain.

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Steward

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $23.10/hour

Staff housing (from $20/day), discounted lift pass

Located near the base of Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler’s world-famous Upper Village, Four Seasons Whistler is Canada’s only Forbes Five Star Resort.

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Steward / Dishwasher

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $18.02/hour

Staff housing ($19/day), meal on shift

Situated at the base of Whistler Blackcomb for ski-in ski-out access to the slopes, Fairmont Chateau is a short walk or shuttle into Whistler village.

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Food & Beverage

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $20.43-21.45/hour

Free lift pass, staff bonus program

A 20-min shuttle from Vancouver, Grouse Mountain ski resort offers the best of both worlds – living in the city and working on the mountain.

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Cook

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $23/hour

Staff housing ($500-800/month), meal on shift

Near the bases of both Whistler and Blackcomb, and steps from the main village – the Westin Resort & Spa ticks both ski and après access.

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Barista

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $17.25/hour

Staff housing ($500-800/month), meal on shift

Near the bases of both Whistler and Blackcomb, and steps from the main village – the Westin Resort & Spa ticks both ski and après access.

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Maintenance Tech

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $25/hour

Housing ($950/month), $100/month off lift pass

The best of both, Pan Pacific have two coveted Whistler addresses - one slopeside for ski-in ski out access and the other in Whistler village.

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Front Desk Agent

Winter season (Dec-Mar)

CAD $18/hour

Staff housing ($152/week), free lift pass

Based on Canada’s East Coast, Blue Mountain Resort is an alpine village and Ontario’s only four-season resort – just a 1.5 hour drive from Toronto.

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Server Assistant

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $18.70/hour + tips

Staff housing (from $20/day), discounted lift pass

Located near the base of Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler’s world-famous Upper Village, Four Seasons Whistler is Canada’s only Forbes Five Star Resort.

Hiring closed

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Food & Beverage Assistant

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $21/hour

Housing ($950/month), $100/month off lift pass

The best of both, Pan Pacific have two coveted Whistler addresses - one slopeside for ski-in ski out access and the other in Whistler village.

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Guest Services Attendant

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $21.51/hour

Staff housing ($9.50/day), meal on shift

In the heart of Banff NP, the Fairmont Chateau is located on the turquoise shores of Lake Louise – a ski resort famous for its ‘Champagne Powder’.

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Service Express Agent

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $20.50/hour

Staff housing ($500-800/month), meal on shift

Near the bases of both Whistler and Blackcomb, and steps from the main village – the Westin Resort & Spa ticks both ski and après access.

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Busperson

Winter season (Nov-Apr)

CAD $16.06/hour

Staff housing ($8/day), meal on shift

A lakeside retreat in Jasper NP up in the Canadian Rockies, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has daily shuttles to the skiing and riding of Marmot Basin.

Meet our Camp Insiders!

Inside story on summer camp

What's summer camp in America actually like? Why live in the woods for two months? And why is everyone always covered in neon paint? Just some of the questions our JENZA Camp Insiders are here to answer. Here's Camp Insider Sophie: on swapping Melbourne for Maine, second guessing herself, and then realising camp was the best decision she’d ever made. Ahh, we love a happy ending. Find out more to watch all our Camp Insider videos.

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Why summer in Banff is just as good as winter

Issy Howell

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No powder - no problem. Summers in Banff are an outdoors dream and Issy is here to tell us why.

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Looking for a little pre or post trip action? We've teamed up with Contiki to bring you the ultimate work and travel dream team. Check your online account to access your 10% off code.

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Work Canada | Everything you need to know

Virtual travel talk | 16 Oct @ 17:30 GMT

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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In-person camp hiring days | UK + Ireland

26 Oct Manchester | 28 Jan Dublin | 01 Feb London

Meet Camp Directors face-to-face, connect with others heading to camp, and (fingers crossed) get hired on the day. To register your interest, apply for Summer Camp USA and let us know which city you'd like to attend. We can't wait to see your face, but don't worry if you can't make an in-person event - the quickest way to get hired is in our hiring pool.

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Our Extra Mile Promise

Every JENZA experience has been shaped by our Youth Advisory Panel, roadtested by our travellers, and backed by 60+ years of work abroad expertise. But if we still don’t rock your world, we’ll refund the part of your JENZA program you’re not happy with. T&Cs apply

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Not sure whether you want to do a ski season in Canada, a summer camp in the States or a gap year doing all of the above? All our JENZA Support Squad have worked the world, so can give you firsthand advice on where to go, what jobs you can do, and how the heck to fill out that visa form.

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