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Canadian Working Holiday
Position
This is a FULL SERVICE (placement) program that allows a limited number of applicants an opportunity to work a Summer or Winter season at a resort, and thereafter work or travel anywhere in Canada for the remainder of the year. The program is aimed at young people benefitting from an overseas cultural experience, to travel as ambassadors for South Africa but at the same time to have heaps of fun while working and travelling in beautiful Canada.

**Applications for Summer 2012 ARE CLOSED. The Winter 2012 program, will open in March 2012**
Description
OVC together with our Canadian partner will assist you with an open one year working holiday visa and a pre-arranged job for a season in Canada. You will have the support of our partner throughout your stay. Participation is strictly limited to a small quota for the Summer and the Winter seasons. Applications are accepted and finalised about 5 months before the start of the season. Contact your OVC office early to avoid disappointment.  The Summer season begins April/May/June and Winter season begins Oct/Nov/Dec.  Most of the pre-arranged jobs are at ski or mountain resorts in British Columbia and Alberta. The resorts offer a variety of positions and require staff to arrive at the beginning of the season and stay for about 4 - 6 months. Accommodation assistance/advice is provided. Support services are offered by our Canadian partner throughout the year. They offer job assistance after the season. An arrival orientation is provided once you arrive in Canada. At the orientation you will be given essential information for your year in Canada.
Eligibility
To be eligible you need to be a South African passport holder between the age of 19 and 30 (inclusive) with an excellent command of the English language, a minimum of matric and preferably some work experience. You will need to undergo a personal telephone/skype interview, create a personal video profile and would need to motivate a sound and just reason as to why you wish to participate in the program. Your will also need to undergo necessary character and police checks.

   
Visa Info
The working holiday visa is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date you enter Canada and must be used within the validity period as issued by the Canadian High Commission Visa Office. After 12 months, or when your visa expires, you will need to return to South Africa.  The complete visa application process may take up to 4 months.
Cost
Admin fee R1000 Application Fee (Non-refundable)
Program fee R12 300
Other fees +- R1500 (Medical Exam)
Visa fees CAD$ 150
Travel Insurance R1650
Airfare (approx) R12 500.00
Recommended Spending Money CAD$ 2 500
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Program Benefits:
A one year work visa.
Arrival orientation and tour in Vancouver.
Assistance and advice with opening a bank account and SIN registration.
Accommodation for you first night.
Ongoing support during your stay from our partner organization in Canada.
A Pre-arranged job interview/s
Job assistance after season
The chance to earn good money and travel.
A fantastic notch on your cv, showing overseas work and travel experience.
Assistance with flights - making your travel adventure smooth and painless.