How to Apply

First things first, make sure Winter Work Canada is a match for you. You’ll need to be at least 19 years old before 1 November 2027, no older than 35, and meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Working Holiday Visa.

Ready to make it official? Complete your online application and upload everything we need, including your CV/resume, cover letter, passport copy, recent photos and at least one reference letter. A $299 AUD non-refundable program fee is due when you submit your application.

Next up, a quick Zoom chat with our Canadian partner’s placement supervisor.

It’s a chance for us to get to know you better, chat through your experience, availability and job preferences, and make sure the program is the right fit for you. Once you’ve applied, we’ll send you a link to book it.

Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you’ll receive your Letter of Confirmation and officially be accepted onto Winter Work Canada. At this stage, your second instalment of $700 AUD is due.

Next stop: your Canadian Working Holiday Visa.

Once you’ve been accepted onto Winter Work Canada, you’ll need to apply for your visa within two weeks. The process can take time, so you should apply at least 12 weeks before your intended departure.

The length of your Canadian Working Holiday Visa is directly linked to the length of your insurance policy. The maximum policy available is 24 months, meaning the longest you can stay is two years.

You won’t be able to extend your insurance once you’re in Canada just to stay longer, so make sure you plan your cover properly before you go.

Now for the exciting part: finding your winter job in Canada. Our Canadian partner will start the job matching process and arrange interviews with employers where required.

Once your placement is confirmed, you’ll receive the full details of your job offer. Your final $700 AUD instalment is due once you secure your placement.

We’ll still be here to answer your questions right up until the day you leave and help you get ready for the season ahead.

Combining Winter Work Canada with Camp America? You might need a little extra help getting everything lined up, and we’ll be here for that too.

Once you know your agreed job start date, it’s time to get those flights sorted.

You’re responsible for arriving in time to start your job on the agreed date, and our Flight Centre partners can help you make the right travel arrangements.

Make sure you arrive in Canada in time for your agreed job start date. We’ll coordinate your arrival with our Canadian partner, who’ll schedule your arrival orientation.

Then it’s time to stop planning your Canadian winter and actually start living it.