Work in Canada

IEC Working Visas - 2013 applications now open!

To work in Canada you need to apply for a 12-month IEC Work Permit. There are a limited number of these per calendar year and they usually run out very quickly.

The Canadian High Commission are releasing the 2013 visas in batches. The first batch visas has just been released and sold out within hours.

There will be more visas released on 25th February and 7th March and your paperwork should be prepared and ready for those dates, as the quota will almost certainly sell out quickly.

The BUNAC Work Canada support programme is best placed to help you make sure that you get your application right first time, and grab one of those sought after visas!

Speak to a Work Canada specialist on 0800 988 0102 or find a store to book your programme now!

Are you eligible for the IEC Work Permit?

Age: 18 to 30 inclusive
Nationality: British
Support funds: You will need to prove you have access to $2,500 on entry to Canada
Do I need to be in the UK to apply? No as long as your usual place of residence is the UK and you are temporarily out of the country. You must have been resident of the UK for a period of three years prior to applying to the IEC.
How long can I stay? 1 – 12 months
How long can I work? Maximum 12 months (for 1 or more employers)
What sort of work can I do? You can do any kind of work in Canada during your stay.
Do I have to pre-arrange work? No
How many visas can I have in a lifetime? Two.

Costs to consider

We’ve broken the programme costs up into two payments to make it more manageable.

• Programme deposit: £50
• Programme balance: £289
• Canadian Working holiday visa fee (IEC): fr £90
• Police background check: fr £45
• Personal support funds: CA$2500
• Flights and travel insurance

What support do you get in UK?

Our experienced and dedicated UK team will help you with all your pre-departure planning and provide the following;

•  Advice and preparation to ensure that your IEC Work Permit application gets accepted first time. 
• An online Work Canada handbook to prepare you for your trip
• Emails with employment help and assistance to prepare you for arrival in Canada
• The opportunity to attend UK based interviews with Canadian employers

What support do you get in in Canada?

We have resource centres in Toronto and Vancouver and their assistance includes;

• Daily welcome presentations with info on accommodation, transport and general Canadian life
• Daily job workshops to get you earning in no time
• 1:1 CV and job consultation with a member of the Jobs Team
• 12 month access to the Online Jobs Database listing jobs all over Canada
• Help with with opening a bank account, applying for your Social Insurance Number and obtaining tax exemption
• Monthly social events including pub nights with free food and drink!
• 24/7 emergency contact throughout your trip

What jobs can you do?

From employers coming to the UK to interview, to face-to-face help from our Toronto and Vancouver offices, as well as a National Online Jobs Database, we can help you get a job even before you arrive. Previous Work Canada travellers have worked as;

• Ski concierge at a Whistler resort
• Bar and club staff
• Kitchen staff
• Room attendants
• Office assistants

 Flights

You have the freedom to fly to and from whichever destination you choose in Canada. We advise you not to book a non-transferable flight until you have received your Letter of Introduction from the Canadian High Commission.

STA Travel will be able to help you with your flights to and from Canada, alternatively give us a call on the BUNAC dedicated phone number 0871 468 0666 or get in touch at bunac@statravel.co.uk.