Company : Smaller Earth
Activities : Cook / Chef Work / Gap year / Working holiday jobs / Winter Jobs / Work Placements / Ski / Snowboard / Sports - Water Jobs / Bar Staff Jobs / Receptionist Work / Adventure / Extreme Travel / Chalet Staff / Jobs / Professional Work / Holiday Resort Work
Countries : Canada
Location : Canada
Spend an absolutely amazing 6 months exploring, living, and working a Canadian ski season.
Work at a ski resort for 2012/2013 with a guaranteed job and spend an amazing 6 months exploring, living, and working in Canada!
Canada is known for beautiful scenery and easy-going citizens, so why not travel on to explore other areas of Canada to work after your initial job ends?
Witness an authentic Canadian winter working at a world famous ski resort, surrounded by the magnificent Canadian Rockies followed by 5 more months exploring this remarkable country and truly experiencing all Canada has to offer.
Employment at the Ski Resort will be from late October / November to late May and jobs will vary depending on your skills and previous work experience. Past participants have worked in position such as:
Lift/Gondola Operator
Bartender
Cooks/Chefs
Equipment Sales and Rentals
Housekeeping
Barista
Ticket Sales
Hotel Front Desk
Car Park Attendant
The ski season starts in October
The program costs just £785 for 1 year and this includes:
*A guaranteed job for the first several months
*Complete Orientation
*Full access to job and accommodation listings
*Program handbook
*Working Holiday Visa documentation
*Advice and assistance throughout duration of your trip
*Throughout your whole stay you will be given full support from our Canadian Partner. Amongst other things, this will include:
Free weekly CV writing workshop
Advice about opening a bank account
Useful list of accommodation websites
Free phone number for general enquiries and emergencies
Social activities, Brochures, Maps, Tours and much more.
In order to be considered for the Work & Travel Canada Program you must be:
* 19 -30 Years Old
* UK or Irish Citizen
* Have a high command of the English Language both Oral and Written
* Be in possession of a valid UK or Irish passport
* Be positive, friendly, committed and have some practical work experience
* No repeat applicants permitted to apply – you must not have been on a Canadian work visa already
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