Students

- if you’re a full time student, have graduated in the last 12 months or have a confirmed university place for next year then not only are you eligible for a 12 month student working visa, you can go as many times as you're eligible.

From summer sun to a ski season you can do it all in Canada!

A summer spent working in Canada gives you the chance to experience life in the outdoors. Whether it’s waiting tables on the patios of Toronto, guiding mountain bike groups in Banff or kayaking on the Great Lakes.

And after the summer’s passed and the leaves have changed colour, you’ll discover that there’s even more for you to do…

A winter spent working in Canada gives you the chance to hit the slopes of some world-class ski resorts. Whether it’s working as a ‘liftie’ in Whistler, training as a ski instructor in Banff or brushing up on your cooking skills as a chalet host in Fernie – you can do it all on Work Canada.

And after the winter’s passed, when the snow starts to melt, you’ll discover that there’s even more for you to do…

Work Canada Eligibility Work Canada Eligibility

The ultimate working holiday in Canada

All UK students are eligible for a 12-month working visa and you can go as many times as you like! This means you can go before university, in your summer holidays as well as after you graduate.

Exclusive to BUNAC this flexible visa allows you to work anywhere and do practically any job - leaving you free to explore one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. Get the low down here.

Work Canada Programme Work Canada Programme

The ultimate support programme for the ultimate working holiday in Canada

With full support from BUNAC, and our Canadian partner organisation SWAP Work Abroad, you’ll be free to concentrate on exploring one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world.

BUNAC’s assistance covers everything from exclusive visa processing and pre-departure preparation through to flight options and job hunting advice. Once you get to Canada you’ll hit the ground running with the basics like banking and tax support, ongoing employment and housing assistance, resource centres and social events for the FULL length of your working holiday!

Work Canada Apply Work Canada Apply

How to apply

Work Canada 2010 will be opening in December. Please request more information to receive regular BUNAC Work Canada updates.

Applying to the programme is simple and straightforward and can be started online.

If you’d like more information about applying or programme costs visit our application information page.



Work Canada FAQs

Full support from start to finish

If you have any questions about Work Canada, check out our FAQ section or contact BUNAC on 020 7251 3472.

BUNAC on the road

The BUNAC Roadshow is coming to a University near you! Come along, meet past participants and WIN a lonely planet coffee table book!
Location Date
Bath Uni 24/11/2009
Aberdeen Uni 25/11/2009
Southampton Uni 26/11/2009
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Latest news

Work Canada 2009 is now closed.

Work Canada 2010 will be opening in December. Please request more information to receive regular BUNAC Work Canada updates.

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