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Want to ski during your gap year? Want to get paid in the meantime?
Become a Ski Instructor in Whistler, learn French whilst working in Tremblant or work in hospitality in The Rockies.

Earn money in Canada

A placement in Canada gives you the perfect combination of earning money, improving your skiing and having a fantastic social life on your gap year!

You have probably heard the phrase ‘Work hard, play hard’ before. Well, we think this phrase must have come from Canada. All of the employers that we work with expect you to work hard. The standards set far exceed those in the UK. You will be required to be punctual, well presented and polite. By the same token, your employer will also want you to make the most of your days off work. One thing is for sure, there will be plenty of ways to spend your hard-earned wages in Canada! At the end of the season you will be in a fantastic location so why not take the time to explore a bit further afield.

You can choose between 3 resorts, all offering different opportunities. For full details click on one of the links below:

* The Rockies - the heart of Canada. Finance the best ski season of your life by working in a hotel as a Housekeeper - work hard and other opportunities may become available! Read more...
* Tremblant - in French speaking Canada. This is the ideal location if you want to learn and language, ski and earn money. We have jobs available in bars, restaurants and also hotels. Read more...
* Whistler - Olympic host in 2010. Why not get paid to ski on your gap year? For this you need to have a great sense of humour, childcare experience and be a confident skier. Read more...

Duration

5-6 months. Shorter stays are available in Tremblant for 10 weeks during the summer only

Start Dates

Late November, late February (The Rockies and Tremblant only), May (Tremblant only) and June (Tremblant only)

Costs / Benefits

Whistler = £2425 (excluding flights) - includes season ski pass, wages = approx £120 p/w
The Rockies = £1645 (excluding flights), wages = approx. £160 p/w
Tremblant = £1725 - 6 months (excluding flights) £1525 - 10 weeks (excluding flights), wages = approx. £160 p/w
Price includes full support throughout, Uk preparation course, we arrange to find you a suitable job and accommodation, advice on obtaining a flexible work permit

Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Work Permit that we recommend you must be aged between 18 and 30; be a fulltime UK citizen; hold a UK passport and be able to demonstrate that you can cover your expenses in Canada for the first three months ($1000 per month). These are the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Department.