Work in Canada with JENZA
by JENZA
Program Overview
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 jobs. 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. You'll get to live in one of the most beautiful places 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. Typical jobs include working as a lift attendant, server, cook, barista, retail assistant, ski valet, instructor, housekeeper and more – in locations including Whistler, Banff, Jasper, Panorama, Blue Mountain and the Vancouver resorts. Not a country fan? We also have year-round construction jobs in the cities too. Who can go: To work in Canada, you’ll need to be eligible for an IEC working holiday visa. Depending on your nationality, this allows 18-30 or 35 year olds to work in Canada for 1-2 years.
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Updated Jul 2, 2026
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Locations
- Canada
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Norwegian
- Italian
- Austrian
- Australian
- Kiwi
- Portuguese
- Cypriot
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Welsh
- Belgian
- British
- Danish
- European
- Finnish
- German
- Greek
- Irish
- Luxembourg
- Polish
- Scottish
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
- Education: University 5th Year or More
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Education: Master’s degree
Accommodation Options
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Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18-35
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How long can I work for in Canada?
The Canada IEC visa is flexible and allows you to work anywhere in Canada for up to 24 months (depending on your nationality). It’s also multi-entry, so many travellers choose to head over for consecutive winters to work the ski season. Equally, there are no restrictions on how long you can work for any one company, so you can stay in the same job for the full duration of your visa.
How does JENZA help me find a job?
If you book ‘JENZA Job’ you have the option to arrange a 4-6 month summer or ski season job or year-round construction job before you go. Once you've paid in full, you’ll get access to the JENZA Job Hub where you can search, apply and video interview for jobs.
If you book ‘Own Job’ you’ll have a shorter number of hostel nights, but still have access to the same job workshops, job database, and arrival orientation when you land
What accommodation is included?
Depending on the option you choose, we include either 2 nights or 5 nights of hostel accommodation. This is in either a 4 or 6-person dorm in either the Samesun hostel in Toronto or Banff, HI Downtown for Vancouver, or the HI hostel in Calgary. Many of our ski and summer employers also include subsidised staff housing, which is filled on a first come first served basis. We advise booking with us early for the best chance at staff housing.
Do many people travel on their own?
Yes! The ski and summer resorts we work with can recruit for up to a hundred positions through us, so you’ll likely be working alongside 18-30s from all over the world. If you’re travelling solo, we suggest applying for jobs that include staff accommodation so that you have a ready-made friendship group to go. Your in-person arrival orientation in Toronto and Vancouver is another great way to meet others.
What kind of jobs can I do?
You can do almost any type of work on an IEC visa. A lot of travellers opt to do casual work, e.g. working in retail, restaurants, hotels or resorts. However, it’s also possible to independently find a more career-related job, e.g. if you are a qualified teacher, tradesperson or professional.
Typical jobs with our ski and summer resort employers include working as a server, housekeeper, cook, chef, front of house, retail assistant, barista, etc.
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