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Top Jobs in Canada for Brits & Irish nationals with a Work/Travel Visa
You’re craving snow scenes, a slick city or … just a slice of something new. But you want to do it on your own terms.
Sure, you want to see new things, meet new people. But you want to make money too.
We get it.
That’s why we’ve wrapped up our key info on the top jobs in Canada for Brits on a Working Holiday Visa in bit-sized chucks:
The Canada wants you!
Well, at least their government make it easy for 18-35-year-old Brits to travel and work in Canada. That’s why you can get a Working Holiday visa that lasts up to 2 years.
It’s a super flexible visa that lets you work almost ANY job in Canada. So, you can try something new OR build experience in your own field but somewhere … better.
- Ski + Adventure Jobs
If you’re looking for adventure, the obvious choice is working in a ski or scenic resort.
There are loads of jobs that cry out for people who are good with taking on seasonal work. Think lifties (lift attendants), instructors, maintenance work or staffing hotels or holiday rentals.
Big plus? Grab yourself free slope passes, free accommodation or other perks.
Key Take-aways:
- The scenery- obvs!
- Job swaps if you get bored
- Tight-knit working communities
Best Locations:
- Whistler + Banff + Jasper
- Hospitality + Bar Work
Okay, hear us out. Bar or wait work may low skill. But let’s be honest, it’s easy and fun, right?
The hospitality industry has always been a great way to make friends fast. Plus, at the end of your shift, you’re done. No dragging work-place mental baggage when you hit the slopes!
Key take-aways:
- No experience necessary
- Busy + Social
- Flexible hours + pay + tips
Best Locations:
- Work anywhere – from major cities like Toronto or Vancouver to resort towns like Whistler or Fernie.
- Construction
If you’re open to hard work, or you already have a trade, you’re set!
There’s big-money jobs available in construction, even on a WHV in Canada. You don’t need experience for entry-level construction jobs, like labouring, but the wages increase steeply for semi-skilled or skilled jobs like plumbing, carpentry or machinery operators.
If you’re looking to make money for your next travel destination but happy to work for it, this is a great choice.
Key take aways:
- More money than seasonal/hospitality work
- ‘Normal’ working hours
- Evenings and weekends free to experience culture/sights
Best Locations:
- Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton and surrounding areas)
- British Columbia (Vancouver, Lower Mainland)
- Ontario (Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo)
Quick Guide:
Apply before you land!
You can wing it, but it’s safest to get a job lined up before you go. Join Facebook WHV groups to scout out some like job ops and get a feel for what’s out there.
How to get hired:
- Rewrite your CV ‘Canadian style
- Apply IRL – Big Smile – Big Confidence – it works!
- Word-of-mouth + Job boards (Indeed/JobBank)
Work to Suit YOU.
These top in-demand jobs in Canada on a WHV might help you started. Once there, you can scout out work that really fits you and your travel style. Remember it’s not just about the work, it’s the experience that matters most!
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