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Work or travel? Why choose. Earn as you explore with JENZA. Working holidays, summer camps and internships with pre-arranged jobs in Canada, USA, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Book with the visa and work overseas experts. 

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All the Canada inspo and intel

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Need to Know

Canada

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Bear spray, tax codes and 12 other things you need to know about working in Canada. 

14 things you need to know before moving to Canada

Travel Guides

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Orca spotting, brewery hopping and zip-lining. Buckle up - it's time for a Canadian summer. 

Summer in Canada: 4 week roadtrip from Vancouver to Jasper

Vibrant street in Toronto's queer village

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Where to shop, bop and get some grub in Toronto's most welcoming neighbourhood.

5 must visit spots in the Toronto Queer Village

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Lake swims, mountain laps and après ski vibes. Happy *sigh*

A local's guide on things to do in Whistler 

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

Why summer in Banff is just as good as winter

Fun Stuff

A young man wearing sunglasses barbecues pork on the streets of Barrie, Canada - from Scott Madore via Unsplash

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And why it’s okay to eat beaver’s tails without being branded a psycho.

Foods you need to try on your Canada working holiday

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The lowdown on how to make your move to Banff as sweet as maple syrup.

7 things you need to know before moving to Banff

Staff Stories

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Travel talk from JENZA Canada expert, Josh.  (Presumably working for JENZA is your second fave job, right? RIGHT?) 

Why my ski season in Canada was the best job in the world

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Welcome to Whistler, where work and play collide in a snow-capped paradise.

My Whistler working holiday

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Everything you need to know about the IEC Canada working holiday visa.

Canada working holiday visa guide

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Loud wave machine pool alert! The 2026 Canada visa pools are open. 

5 reasons to enter the IEC Canada working holiday visa pools early  

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Canada jobs are some of the most coveted on the backpacker circuit. Here's the inside intel on landing one. 

Tips on landing your dream ski job in Canada this winter

Your Canada ride or die – all our JENZA Support Squad have worked the world, so are here for first-hand advice on where to go and what you can do. Other mad traveller skills include: parent whispering, visa geekery, and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat. 


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Balancing profit with purpose, JENZA only works for us if it works for others too. We donate 5% of profits to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund so that young people from under-served and lower-income backgrounds can experience working overseas. [**Find out more**](/about-us/scholarships/) and apply for scholarship funding.

Good to know

- Must be aged 18-30 (35 for some countries)
- Must hold a passport from one of these countries: Chile, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea or Taiwan
- You must have health insurance for the duration of your intended stay
- You must have a ticket to leave Canada or have enough money to buy one
- You must have support funds of CAD $2,500 

 


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For Australian passport holders:

- You must be aged 18-35 (inclusive), meaning you must apply before your 36th birthday  
- Hold an Australian passport
- You must have health insurance for the duration of your intended stay
- Must have a ticket to leave Canada or have enough money to buy one
- You must have support funds of $2,500 CAD


- You must be aged 18-30 (35 for some countries)
- Hold a passport from one of these countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or Sweden
- You must have health insurance for the duration of your intended stay
- Must have a ticket to leave Canada or have enough money to buy one
- You must have support funds of $2,500 CAD


For UK passport holders:

- You must be 18-35 (inclusive), meaning you must apply before your 36th birthday  
- Visas are for 24 months, and once granted, you have 12 months to enter Canada
- You must have no criminal convictions from the last five years 
- UK passport holders can now apply for an additional 12-month IEC visa (all visas must be applied for before your 36th birthday)

 


For New Zealand passport holders:

- You must be aged 18-35 (inclusive), meaning you must apply before your 36th birthday
- Hold a New Zealand passport
- You must have health insurance for the duration of your intended stay
- Must have a ticket to leave Canada or have enough money to buy one
- You must have support funds of $2,500 CAD


For Korean passport holders:

- You must be aged 18-35 (inclusive), meaning you must apply before your 36th birthday  
- Hold a Korean passport
- You must have health insurance for the duration of your intended stay
- Must have a ticket to leave Canada or have enough money to buy one
- You must have support funds of $2,500 CAD


**POOL STATUS: OPEN.** 
**The 2026 visa pool for Canada working holiday visa applications opened on the 19 Dec '25.** Book now for instructions on entering the pool and securing your working holiday visa.

**About the visa + pools**

To work in Canada, you must be eligible for a Canada working holiday visa (known as an IEC visa). More confusing than the first time you get maple syrup on your fry-up, Canada IEC visas operate via a pool system – where you enter your profile and names are drawn at regular intervals until either the pools shut or your country's allocation runs out. It changes each year, but the IEC visa pools typically open in Dec/Jan and close in Oct/Nov. **Entering the pool as soon as it opens ensures your name is exposed to the maximum number of draws – increasing your chance of getting an 'Invitation to apply' (ITA) for your visa.**


Don’t see your flag below? Check out our visa FAQs for more eligible nationalities or [call us.]( /contact-us/)
 


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Who can apply for a Canada working holiday visa?

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New Zealand

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Australia

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South Korea

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United Kingdom

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‘Bye friends’ waved Dorothy as she left for Oz on her JENZA working holiday – with visa processing, hostel nights, job support, new mates, and all the nerdy tax stuff included. 

Visa + 4 or 7-day intro in Sydney or Melbourne 

Working Holidays Australia

18-30/35 | 12+ month visa | Job support 

Work Australia

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Exclusive to Aussie and Kiwi students and grads, this one-time visa allows you to live and work anywhere in America for up to 12 months – with 30 days either side to travel. 

12 months' US visa sponsorship, optional seasonal job 

Working holiday USA

Student/grad | 12-month visa | Seasonal job

Work USA 12 months

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Full-time student? Spend your uni summer holidays earning $$ and exploring America with a pre-arranged three-month summer job in the States – with 30 days after to travel. 

 Job, sponsorship + visa support included

Work in the USA this summer   

Student only | 4-month visa | Summer job

Work USA 4 months

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No downhill or language skills required! Live and work for up to 12 months in one of the most unique places on the planet – with the option to pre-arrange a 3-4 month ski season job.

12 months’ job support + ski job included

Working holidays in Japan 

18-30 | 12-month visa | Ski season job 

Work Japan

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‘If they’d only stop searching for that darn ring, they’d realise that JENZA makes moving to New Zealand on a working holiday easy,’ muttered Gandalf. 

4 or 9-day working holiday intro in Auckland 

Working Holiday New Zealand

18-30/35 | 12+ month visa | Job support

Work New Zealand 

More ways to work the world 

The most liveable cities and the coolest outdoor playgrounds, Canada is the ultimate working holiday. Join our Canada Crew for all the intel on the visa pool, how to get hired for our 4-6 month jobs, what you can earn + more.   

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Virtual travel talk | 11 Feb @ 17:30-18:00 GMT

Work Canada | Everything you need to know

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Call us for all the intel on who can go, what jobs you can do, and how to figure out that pesky visa pool. 

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The Crew 

When should I apply for Work Canada?

I’ve been to Canada on an IEC visa before, can I go again?

Do many people travel on their own?

What accommodation is included?

How does JENZA help me find a job?

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Which ski resorts does JENZA work with?

Does booking 'JENZA Job' guarantee me a job?

How long can I work for in Canada?

Do I need a police background check?

What travel insurance do I need?

What’s the difference between BUNAC and JENZA?

How do I apply for the Canada winter hiring event? 

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Canada jobs

No downhill skills required! Doing a ski or summer season resort job when you arrive is a great way to find your feet, meet other travellers, and live on the mountain. Plus, many seasonal jobs include subsidised staff accommodation – a total win when you've just moved over. With lift passes and lessons often included, it's a great time to learn new skills. But don't be intimidated – plenty of non-skiers also work in Canada for the season. After all, snow angels can be just as impressive as switch backside 180s. And après is universal, right?

Why work a ski season in Canada? 

"I’ve felt so much more secure knowing that I had a job and had accommodation to stay somewhere.” Meet our JENZA roadtesters, Mia and Laura, who left Australia for a season working at Sunshine Village in Banff. 

What our Canada roadtesters had to say

Meet the roadtesters: JENZA Work Canada

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Pools without Pina Coladas are just downright confusing. We're here to clear it up. Here’s all the intel on who can apply for a visa, when you need to enter the visa pools, and why you don’t need a floatie. 

This way to the pool...

Everything you need to know about the IEC Canada visa + entering the pool

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You may be able to stay on or return to Canada with a RO Nomination via our sibling brand in Canada, SWAP. 


You only live... twice? 

Already used your Canada working holiday visa?

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We know the most authentic voices come from our community. Whether you want to come on board as an ambassador, roadtester or as a one-off collaborator for blogs, vlogs or images – earn some extra $$ on the road with a content side hustle. 

Get it for free (ish)

Earn back your adventures

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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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Friends = benefits

Unlock 10% off Contiki when you book with JENZA 

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Want to work in Canada for up to two years with visa support, a pre-arranged job, arrival nights, and all the nerdy tax and bank essentials sorted for you? Do Canadian bears *beep* in the woods? 
