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    • OVC PORT ELIZABETH
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      • Ambiton House, South End
      • 041 581 3522 (t)
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      • pe@ovc.co.za
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    • OVC BLOEMFONTEIN
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      • 1 York Avenue, Waverley
      • 051 436 2173 (t)
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      • bloem@ovc.co.za
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    • OVC PRETORIA
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      • 424 Hilda Street, Hatfield
      • 079 500 4122 (t)
      • 084 900 2787 (c)
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      • pretoria@ovc.co.za
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      • 11 Max Michaelis Street
      • 011 888 1331 (t)
      • 087 606 8237 (t)
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      • joburg@ovc.co.za
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    • OVC DURBAN NORTH
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      • Shop 53 Kensington Square
      • 031 563 5977 (t)
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      • 086 617 5809 (f)
      • robyn@ovc.co.za
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    • OVC PIETERMARITZBURG
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      • Parklane Centre, Commercial Road
      • 033 345 0200 (t)
      • 033 345 0207 (f)
      • pmb@ovc.co.za
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      • SHOP 28, HERITAGE MARKET
      • 031 765 8826 (t)
      • 086 208 0620 (f)
      • hillcrest@ovc.co.za
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      • Suite 101, 923 Jan Smuts Highway, Sherwood, Durban, Kwazulu Natal
      • 086 011 1566 (t)
      • 086 602 1962 (f)
      • durban@ovc.co.za
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    • OVC MPUMALANGA
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      • Nelspruit
      • 072 262 3587 (t)
      • 0865 421 905 (f)
      • nelspruit@ovc.co.za
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    • OVC STELLENBOSCH
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      • 25 Plein St. Stellenbosch
      • 021 886 6672 (t)
      • 086 574 5538 (f)
      • stellenbosch@ovc.co.za
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      • 33 Church Street, Cape Town
      • 021 424 8183 (t)
      • 087 802 5613 (t)
      • 086 575 6224 (f)
      • capetown@ovc.co.za
      • capetown2@ovc.co.za
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      • 18 Lansdowne Road,Claremont
      • 087 808 5277 (t)
      • 086 588 4139 (f)
      • kenilworth@ovc.co.za
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Applications for Work Canada 2012 have closed, please click 'more info' to find out about the 2013 season.....

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 THIS PROGRAM ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

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 nearest OVC office early to avoid disappointment.  The summer season begins in April/May/June and the winter season begins in Oct/Nov. 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 and advice is provided. Support services are offered by our Canadian partner throughout the year. They also 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), single without dependants, 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 will need to motivate a sound and just reason as to why you wish to participate in the program. You will also need to undergo the 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
Program fee R12 300
Other fees +- R1600 (Medical Exam)
Visa fees CAD$ 150
Travel Insurance R1815
Airfare (approx) R12 500.00
Recommended Spending Money CAD$ 2 500

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Program Benefits:
A one year work visa.
Arrival orientation.
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.
Pre-arranged job interview/s.
Job assistance after the 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.

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