Great White North
Work and travel in Canada
The mountains called. They said: why work at home when you could be working in waterfront Vancouver or on the slopes in Whistler? Those hills don’t lie.
We include a 4-6 month summer or ski season job. Good work!
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Why work and travel in Canada
There’s a reason why Canada routinely ranks as one of the most liveable places in the world. And it’s not just because the national dish is fries, cheese curd and gravy. (Although personally, we feel this has a lot to do with it). The combination of backpacker friendly jobs, barefoot summers and big foot winters knocks most countries out of the national park.
Need to know before you go
When to go
Canada is an amazing all-rounder. In fact, if we weren’t so obsessed, we may not be friends. In the winter (Nov-Feb) the hills are alive with some of the world’s best skiing and ski jobs. And come summer, those same resorts become adventure playgrounds for hikers, bikers and climbers. So year-round, there’s no shortage of seasonal jobs.
What it pays
The minimum wage differs per province, with Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia all around the CAD $15 mark, plus tips where applicable. Most of our ski and summer season employers pay $15-20 per hour and include subsidised staff accommodation (around $400-600 per month) and perks such as discounted lift passes and lessons.
Where to go
Most working holidaymakers choose to fly into Vancouver or Toronto where we include a five-night package to get you set up and settled in. If you’ve pre-arranged a seasonal job with us, you can then head out to the slopes. Or Canada’s cities are equally as cool for casual or career work – with an epic food and music scene, and easy access to national parks.
Hired for winter '23 / Summer jobs coming soon
Panorama Mountain Resort, British Columbia
Jobs available: Activities and events. Pay is CAD $17/hour + free season pass for unlimited mountain access. Plus discounted food, rental and use of the pool and facilities. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Jobs available: Activities and events. Pay is CAD $17/hour + free season pass for unlimited mountain access. Plus discounted food, rental and use of the pool and facilities. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Hired for winter '23 / Summer jobs coming soon
Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario
Jobs available: Base Lodge Food & Beverage Assistant. Pay is CAD $17/hour. Subsidised staff housing, free skiing and riding, discounted retail. Plus, in-house training and development. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Jobs available: Base Lodge Food & Beverage Assistant. Pay is CAD $17/hour. Subsidised staff housing, free skiing and riding, discounted retail. Plus, in-house training and development. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Work in Canada / Year-round / Hiring now
Hiring: A Few Good Lads, Vancouver, BC
Jobs available: General Labourer. Pay is CAD $20.50/hour. Apprenticeship is a plus, but not a requirement. Monthly social mixers, discounts at local restaurants/bars, progression pathways to improve skills and increase salary.
Jobs available: General Labourer. Pay is CAD $20.50/hour. Apprenticeship is a plus, but not a requirement. Monthly social mixers, discounts at local restaurants/bars, progression pathways to improve skills and increase salary.
Hired for winter '23 / Summer jobs coming soon
Cypress Mountain, near Vancouver
Jobs available: Various from Guest Service to Mountain Operations. Pay is CAD $16.75+/hour. 30-minutes from Vancouver, get the best of both worlds living in the city and working on the mountain. Perks include: free shuttle, free season pass, food, beverage and rental discounts. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Jobs available: Various from Guest Service to Mountain Operations. Pay is CAD $16.75+/hour. 30-minutes from Vancouver, get the best of both worlds living in the city and working on the mountain. Perks include: free shuttle, free season pass, food, beverage and rental discounts. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Asessippi Ski Area & Resort, Inglis
Jobs available: Various. Pay is CAD $14.15+/hour. Always our favourite 'F' word, perks include FREE STAFF HOUSING, free ski pass and free rental. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
Jobs available: Various. Pay is CAD $14.15+/hour. Always our favourite 'F' word, perks include FREE STAFF HOUSING, free ski pass and free rental. Check back soon for summer '24 positions.
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