Work Canada
Exclusively available from BUNAC, Work Canada offers a fantastic opportunity to combine work and travel in this beautiful country for 3-12 months. The unique Open Work Authorisation visa provides you complete freedom to work anywhere in Canada and the flexibility to either pre-arrange work before you travel or wait until you arrive.
In conjunction with SWAP (Student Work Abroad Programmes), BUNAC’s Canadian partner, you will receive full support before, on arrival and during your trip; complete visa processing and tonnes of information about Canada.
This is the ideal programme for students or career breakers looking to work a summer or winter season, or for those wanting to stay for a full year and experience this amazing country throughout the seasons.
Work Canada includes:
In the UK
- Full visa processing - The Open Work Authorisation visa is only available through BUNAC
- BUNAC membership
- Work Canada handbook
- Moneywise Guide to North America
- Ongoing support and advice before and during the trip
- Canadian Job listings & job hunting advice
- Canada Travel Planner with details on BUNAC group flights
In Canada
- 1st night’s accommodation for those on BUNAC’s group flight
- 24/7 emergency contacts
- SWAP organises social events
- Internet access
- Airport transfer for those on BUNAC’s group flights
- Phone card
- SWAP walk-in resource centres in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver who offer:
- An orientation presentation
- Assistance with opening a Canadian bank account
- Assistance in obtaining a SIN (Social Insurance Number)
- Job and accommodation noticeboards
- Advice on obtaining tax exemption status in Canada
- Unlimited internet and computer access
SWAP, Student Work Abroad Programmes, the programme sponsor will be your local point of contact in Canada. SWAP’s resource centres in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver offer help, advice and assistance for the duration of your stay.