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Work in Canada with JENZA

Work in Canada with JENZA

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Location
  • Canada
    • Calgary
    • Toronto
    • Vancouver
    • Banff
    • Whistler
Length
52+ weeks
Program Tags
Adventure Travel After College Cultural Immersion Instructor Jobs Ski / Snowboard Instructor Work Exchanges Working Holiday

Program Details

Activities
Backpacking Skiing Snowboarding
Timeframe
Summer Winter Year Round
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
35

Pricing

$655
Price Details
We have two program options. ENZA Own Job includes:
2 nights’ in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Banff or Montreal
Arrival orientation + monthly socials
In-country job + CV workshop
2 years’ access to job + housing listings
Canada bank account + SIN set-up
Step-by-step visa application guide
Fortnightly Canada clinics
Work Canada online handbook
Pre-departure call for all the intel
Discord groups for all the friends

Or check out JENZA Job which includes the above plus a pre-arranged ski, summer or construction job (often with subsidised staff housing), 5 arrival hostel nights instead of 2 + access to in-person and virtual hiring events!
What's Included
Some Accommodation
What's Included (Extra)

Visa guidance + assistance, the option to pre-arrange a 4-6 month summer or ski job, or to find your own job when you land. Plus, arrival orientation covering taxes, banking, cell phones, jobs, accommodation, adjusting to life in Canada + more!

What's Not Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Park Fees Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

Visa + biometrics appointment fees
Airfare + transportation costs
Spending money + support funds
Travel insurance
Police background check (if required)

Jun 30, 2026
Apr 17, 2019
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90 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Cool jobs in even cooler places – give your CV a lift with a 4-6 month ski or summer season job or year-round construction job.

What is Work Canada
With visa assistance, the option to pre-arrange a job, and arrival support to help sort all the bank account and nerdy tax stuff – JENZA Work Canada is the ultimate way to earn and explore. With scenery that will happily blow your ski socks off – you'll get to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet alongside other 18-30s from all over the world.

How it works
To hit the ground/slopes running and start earning as soon as you land, you can choose to secure a 4-6 month job with one of our 20+ Canada resorts before you go – often with subsidised staff housing and great perks such as lift passes and lessons. Summer jobs start in Apr/May and winter jobs in Nov/Dec. From Whistler to Banff – typical jobs include working as a lift attendant, server, cook, barista, retail assistant, ski instructor, housekeeper + more.

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Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive support, from our network employers to your interview and the visa process
  • Prepare for your trip with one-on-one video calls, visa webinars, pre-departure handbooks, and group calls with our team to answer all your questions
  • Option to pre-arrange a 4-6 month summer or ski job
  • Receive in-country support (always) with hostel nights, job workshops, and bank account setup – we help work out all the details when you land
  • Spend up to 24 months (depending on your passport) exploring the best Canada has to offer

Earn money, enhance your resume, explore the world.

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Patricia
34
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolutely amazing

Apr 17, 2019

BUNAC was so helpful all the way through the whole process. They were more than happy to answer any questions that I had and made things very clear and easy. They were also very quick and everything in total took about 2 months overall to complete. I am extremely happy and impressed with how everything turned out and how comfortable and happy I was with this whole experience. I can't recommend them enough they took such a huge weight off my shoulders and were so kind through it all. It was by far the easiest and most painless experience I've had with any kind of immigration or traveling service out there and they gave you such easy access to everything so I didn't have to worry at all when I got to Canada. They even answered the questions that I had as quickly as they did before I arrived. I can't suggest them enough, they really are amazing and know what they're doing.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
By far going to the border to have my visa approved but it's kind of their job to be a little intimidating I think.
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Response from JENZA

Hi Patricia! Thank you so much for your kind review, we are happy to hear that everything went smoothly and you are enjoying your time in Canada. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you in the future.

By BUNAC on April 18, 2019
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Tim
37
Male
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Traveled in Ontario, Quebec, BC, Alberta and lived & worked in Montreal

Oct 27, 2018

I was so lucky to be able to use this program to experience life in Canada for 18 months! I worked with Lubka Jacobs to coordinate my visa, who was incredibly responsive and helpful every time I reached out to her. After traveling for 3 months throughout 4 different provinces, I chose to work in Montreal for the unique & fascinating culture. I had originally planned to live in Vancouver because of the incredible scenery, but ended up choosing Montreal after falling in love with the romantic architecture, the young & urban vibe, and the fact that almost everyone in the city is bilingual!

Don't let people tell you you can't live in Montreal without speaking French! There is a thriving Anglophone community here and there are plenty of job opportunities for both English-only and bilingual speakers. I worked as an English/Spanish bilingual debt collector, an En/Sp bilingual travel agent for a start up app, and an engineering technical drawer for an architectural lighting company during my time in Montreal. The work I did here improved my Spanish immensely and also allowed me to gain experience towards my career.

I was able to live a very urban lifestyle right downtown and took the Metro to get around the city (I rarely even took Uber because the Metro system is so easy and efficient!). I took French classes for a couple months et maintenant je peux parler, lire, et écrire un peu français :) Montreal is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and I have had the pleasure of working with people from all over the world: Ghana, Iraq, Mexico, Iran, Argentina, Egypt, China, Venezuela, the UK, Cameroon, the Philippines, France, Nigeria, Russia, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guinea, and the list goes on - as well as from all over the US and Canada! Due to the incredible diversity, Montreal is a Foodie's dream city; you will never run out of new restaurants and cafes to try and you will never tire of poutine avec viande fumée! Montreal is in a great location so during my time living here I've also been able to easily visit New York, Maine, & Vermont. A note on the weather: I am from Georgia, so I'd never experienced real winters prior to living in Canada, and I loved it! Winter was beautiful and so much fun; even when it's freezing there are always people out and about skiing, ice skating, etc. If you're looking for a North American experience with a European twist that you cannot find anywhere else, come check out la belle province.

What would you improve about this program?
The program itself was great - they provided a lot of support and were always sending out job boards, social events, etc. The only improvement would be to offer more support in Montreal & the province of Quebec - there is no SWAP/BUNAC presence here as far as I know and most of the jobs and events on offer were in Toronto or Vancouver.
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Glenn
38
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Vancouver, Canada, Internship and Now a Job as a Clinical Counsellor!

Apr 19, 2018

My position was unique as I was seeking to finish my final internship in order to complete my Master's in Social Work at Florida State University in Vancouver, Canada. I worked with Lubka Jacobs at BUNAC, who provided me excellent advice and recommendations in getting my work visa for Canada. She and all the staff I dealt with are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The help documentation that they provide is very user friendly and to the point.

BUNACs prices are better than the other similar service providers and having this opportunity led me to getting a job in clinical counselling after finishing my internship!

There are lots of opportunities for jobs in Vancouver. My one recommendation would be to start looking for jobs and making connections before you arrive so that you are able to maximize your time in Canada upon arrival.

What would you improve about this program?
I found it to be beyond expectations. No trouble what so ever. To keep it this way, keep Lubka on the BUNAC team! She was so responsive and really knows her stuff!
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Questions & Answers

Can you apply from countries like Spain?
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How long does the process of finding a job take?

Hi Alejandra, Thanks for your question. We have employers starting their summer hiring from as early as next week and winter employers from the beginning of March. Please let us know if we can help with anything else. Cheers Lucy @BUNAC

By Lucy Lynch on March 12, 2021
Is this only for Americans?

Hi Leah! Our Work in Canada program is open to US, UK and Irish citizens.

By BUNAC on February 27, 2020

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Patricia Yerden

Program
Work in Canada with JENZA
Patricia is a 26 year old living in Canada for the first time. She moved to Canada to live with her fiancé and is very excited to start working and expand her resumé.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because last year I moved to Canada and was here on a visitor visa, but I wanted to do something else, as well as extend my time here before my fiancé and I could get married and apply for a spousal sponsorship. I also really wanted to do something with my spare time other than just waiting and I wanted to get a job to help with finances, so we were introduced to this program and applied right away.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program provider was very helpful with answering any questions that I had about the visa and the process leading up to the activation. They were very clear about all of their instructions and were very quick to get back to us as soon as possible. I had to work on my resumé on my own, as well as submitting the documents that were required to submit to the government, as well as to make an account on their website on my own. The things that I had to do alone were very easy and straightforward, nothing that was confusing, and if I was lost on anything, I could simply just ask and they were happy to help.

We also had to go to a border crossing and activate my visa ourselves; since I was already in Canada, we had to drive 6 hours down to a land crossing to circle back around and activate it.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Be very, very organized. Triple check everything that you have; this will make your process as fast and painless as mine was.

Don't try to skimp out, and if you think even for a moment that you'll need a document but aren't 100% sure, bring it anyway. My fiancé and I had a binder for all of my paperwork that I need that we organized and made very neat and easy to find any paperwork that was asked for right away. You're never too organized or too careful when it comes to these things.

I didn't think I was going to need my divorce papers because I didn't think they would matter, but I brought them anyway when we went to activate my visa, and I ended up needing them, so bring whatever you think you might need.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

It doesn't look any different than a normal person's week/day. I'm sure others in this program would say differently, but their headquarters are based out of Vancouver and Toronto, which I'm sure, if you were there, you'd have more to do with their scheduled meet ups and what not, but I live in Edmonton, Alberta and am nowhere near there, so I don't participate in those. Other than that, life is pretty much the same for me since I already lived here before I'm just able to work now.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear has and always will be the border. The people who work there can be pretty intimidating at times, but that's because it's their job to be: they're trying to catch you off balance to make sure you're not lying about something. I overcame it because it had to be done and we were so organized and ready that I wasn't really that scared of them and they were pretty nice and quick this time, so we were in and out fairly quickly.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Hollie Brooks

Program
Work in Canada with JENZA
Job Title
Marketing and Sales Manager
Hollie is BUNAC’s Marketing and Sales Manager for BUNAC programs worldwide. Her love of travel started when she worked as a lifeguard at an American summer camp for disadvantaged children from NYC – and ended up returning for 4 summers as she loved it so much! She loves spreading the word about BUNAC work abroad adventures to help others have their very own trip of a lifetime.

What position do you hold at BUNAC? What has been your career path so far?

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Hollie: I'm the Marketing & Sales Manager here at BUNAC. Myself & my team reach out to potential BUNACers to let them know how awesome it is to work, volunteer & intern overseas!

I started my career with BUNAC as a university rep on my campus, helping to spread the word & have since progressed into a management role.

Did YOU study/work abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Hollie: I worked as a lifeguard at an American summer camp for 4 summers & they were without a doubt the best 4 summers of my life! I made friends from all over the world & travelled through America & Canada after my time at camp too.

What does the future hold for BUNAC - any exciting new programs to share?

Hollie: We're always looking for new & exciting opportunities for young people to broaden their horizons by working abroad. As South East Asia is such a hot spot, we have volunteer program in Thailand being launched very soon - watch this space!

What about the future of the industry? How do you think study/work abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?

Hollie: I definitely think that the trend towards meaningful & worthwhile experiences will continue. Young people are keen to stand out from the crowd and add an experience to their resume which makes lot metal employers think twice. The growth in our internship programs demonstrates this further.

What country have you always wanted to visit?

Hollie: New Zealand is top of my list! I've heard such fantastic things about the thrill-seeking activities on offer as well as the beautiful, tranquil surroundings.

About JENZA

JENZA is the reason why you never have to choose between getting a job and going travelling. Because with JENZA, you can do both. Earn as you explore with working holidays and international internships in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, the USA and UK. And because every JENZA experience is shaped by our Youth Advisory Panel...

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