Work and Play Canada (Winter)
Canada is a country of great contrasts with freezing winters, towering mountains and amazing snow conditions. Get a winter job and work abroad in Canada between November and April. Work and Play Canada gives you the chance to spend an absolutely amazing time working in Canada at some of the top winter resorts and hotels - be more than just a tourist in Canada; truly experience the people, the unique beauty and the adrenaline rush that you can only get from this country.
You will have chances to meet locals, gain international work experience, earn money to travel and make the most of your working holiday in Canada. We make all of this possible by pre-arranging a job for you before you leave home. There is no need to travel all the way to Canada to take your chances with thousands of others anxious job seekers. You choose which resort and which job type suits you and we bring the Canadian resort representative to your door months before the season gets underway!
While your friends are visiting the local pub on their time off from work, go riding or skiing on some of the most amazing mountain resorts in the world, experience dumps of snow that measure 6 feet in a night, or go to your local Canadian pub or club in your time off.
There is a wide variety of position available for the summer program. The more flexible you are with your choice, the greater the likelihood of being offered a job. Jobs include but are not limited to: Golf Course Staff, Food and Beverage, Front Desk Agent, Bell Staff, Retail, Rental, Groundskeeper, Shuttle bus driver, Housekeeping, Ticket Sales, Health Club Attendant, Resort Representative, Cooks and more!
Wages vary according to job type and resort. In general, pay rates average between CAD$5.50 per hour to CAD$12 an hour.
There is a wide variety of positions for those who love the snow and those who just want to be there, including: Lift Operations, Food and Beverage, Snowmaker, Customer Service, Rental, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Retail jobs.
Most positions do not need any previous skiing or boarding experience unless you want to work on the slopes. Almost all of the jobs offered by the resorts include a free or discounted ski pass!
We work with a variety of resorts throughout Canada. You must be in your home country in May, June or July to attend our Employers Interviewing Fair.