On our Summer Working Holiday program, we will guarantee you a resort job with discounted accommodation in Canada’s top tourism destinations – before you leave!Â
Want to learn more? Check out our Canada Summer Working Holiday Guide.
May - July
4 - 24 months
From C$1,190
Comparing Canada’s summer and winter seasons is like comparing apples to oranges. They’re both completely different, yet utterly incredible. Summer resort jobs in Canada are vast and varied; you can live and work at a hotel surrounded by vineyards in the Okanagan, work at a five-star resort in the Canadian Rockies or embrace island life in surfer town Tofino on Vancouver Island. You’ll be able to spot wildlife out of hibernation (bears, wolves and more), road-trip to festivals across the country and embrace the ‘patio experience’ across Canada’s bustling cities.
We work with the best resort and hotel employers in Whistler, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, Revelstoke, the Okanagan, Tofino, and other locations across Canada. Each place has its own unique draws, and we’ll set you up in the place that best suits your interests.
Flights, medical insurance, IEC visa and/or work permit application fees, local transportation, food and rent.
Wondering what you will do? Participants of our program are guaranteed jobs at hotels and resorts at the top summer tourist destinations across Alberta and British Columbia. Our team specializes in securing positions with employers that will help our participants elevate their experience in Canada and grow their future career. We’ll land you a summer resort job in Canada that aligns with your working holiday goals, so that you can make the most of your time in Canada! Who knows, it may even tempt you to stay for a winter season…
Positions typically start in May and July each year, but you should apply as soon as possible so that you can land the best job!
To participate you must have at least an intermediate English language level and be available for at least four months and for up to 24 months (only for some countries). Please check our Eligibility page to see if you are eligible to participate.
On our Summer Working Holiday program, we will guarantee you a resort job with discounted accommodation in Canada’s top tourism destinations – before you leave!Â
Want to learn more? Check out our Canada Summer Working Holiday Guide.
There are so many amazing destinations to work in Canada during the summer. Have you ever experienced those beautiful blue lakes? Well, what about waking up to one every day! You could work in:
Our jobs are normally available all year round. The only specification of the summer is that you will find more positions outdoors. For example, the restaurants will open their patios, you can work for a golf course in Whistler, or close to a lake in Banff where there are kayak rentals, and so on.
Also, during the summer months, there are a lot of activities and rentals close to the hotels such as mountain biking, rafting and climbing, with many roles available. Not to forget events that are very seasonal, such as weddings, where you can work as a server to get some extra hours and save more money!
As a baseline, the minimum wage in British Colombia is CAD $15.35 and CAD $15 in Alberta. That being said, the amount you earn in Canada will depend on the number of hours you work, the job, the industry, the location, and so on.
There are openings for all types of roles, from entry-level positions for candidates that might have a weaker English level and not much experience, to roles for professionals in hospitality! Summers are such a busy time for resorts and hotels that we will definitely find the right role for you.
While there is no set time you can work in Canada, most summer jobs will require you work the entire summer season, which lasts around six months. Remember that the Working Holiday visa is a one-time deal, so take advantage of your time in Canada! Trust us, the time will fly by!
Very easy! Depending on where you are located, the closest town or city can be as near as 30 minutes (Whistler to Squamish), 90 minutes (Banff to Calgary), or two hours (Lake Louise to Calgary). The one resort destination that is the farthest from a city is Jasper. It is located four hours from Edmonton and five hours from Calgary. However, Jasper is a resort town well equipped with everything you need. During the summer season it is much easier to connect between resort towns and cities due to the lack of snow. This makes it much easier to travel during your downtime, plus, many hotels offer discounts on their hotels in different cities, so you could stay at a very nice hotel for a very cheap price while visiting!
As soon as you know that you want to spend the summer in Canada! The sooner the better, because you will be eligible for more roles. The closer you get to the summer season the less positions will be available, so if you can start your application in April, resorts and hotels will already be hiring.
Yes! All our potential employers for the summer season provide staff housing or accommodation to our participants, and we will help you arrange everything regarding this.
If you want to stay to experience Canada’s famous ski season (you definitely should!), we can inform your employer that you would like to stay longer and that way they can count on you for the winter season! Want to know more? Check out our Ski Resort Working Holiday program.
You could also change the scenery and decide to move to a different province or city. Remember that your working holiday permit is an open work permit, so you can work anywhere in Canada. Do we recommend you stay more than one season? Absolutely! A working holiday is only once in a lifetime experience, so make sure to make the most of it!