The following are some of our most frequently asked questions.
Yes, staff housing is included for duration of your contract. You will be required to pay the costs of your housing.
We work with employers in Eastern and Western Canada including Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver, Victoria, Banff, Jasper, and Toronto.
The following are the positions we offer under Winter Work Canada.
Hotels and Resorts
o Housekeeping
o Maintenance
o Food and Beverage
o Guest Services
o Front of House
o Reception
o In Room Dining Server
o Host/Barista
o Laundry Attendant
o Busperson
Restaurants
o Servers
o Chefs/Cooks
o Dishwashers
o Hosts/Cashiers
We also offer positions in retail and customer service.
The hourly rate of pay is $18-20 depending on the position and your experience.
That's great news! May Camp America participants are also interested in doing Winter Work Canada. If you are planning to do Winter Work Canada and then Camp America please let us know as soon as you apply. We will need you to complete as much of your Camp America application as possible before you leave Australia and iddeally be interviewed by one of our team. The good news is you will receive a $50 discount on your Winter Work Canada program.
If you are thinking about doing Winter Work Canada after camp then just make sure you apply well in advance. You will also need to check that you can access email and make calls to speak with prospective employers while you are at camp.
Most work with Winter Work Canada is full time. Many jobs require work on weekends and/or evenings so your days off may be on a Monday and/or Tuesday. Please bear in mind that your fellow workers will have a similar schedule so you will find that you will likely have time off on the same days. Longer term time off should be scheduled for before or after your work placement.
When you interview for your job, it is important that you ask questions is no warranty as to the satisfacton or the compatibility of any particular job however if you do have issues, you are welcome to contact the support centre Toronto for assistance.
Winter Work Canada offers participants with the following benefits:
- 3 nights hostel accommodation upon arrival
- Job offer at a winter resort between November and March (dates vary)
- Arrival orientation
- Assistance applying for your visa and other important predeparture information
- Staff housing for the duration of your contract- Please speak with your employer about your housing costs (not included inyour program fee)
- On-the-ground 24/7 emergency assistance throughout your entire stay
- Assistance setting up your mobile phone including optional sim cards
- Fun social events to meet other travellers including pub nights hockey games, winter activities and trips
- Centrally located centres in Vancouver and Toronto to support you during your stay
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