Work Canada 2011

jrwagh333 · 19 Jan 2011 at 11:52

Since Bunac has just opened its 2011 Work Canada programme. I was wondering if any other OcUKers had applied this year?

[FnG]magnolia · 19 Jan 2011 at 11:54

Canada is an awesome place so you should go if you have the opportunity

jrwagh333 · 19 Jan 2011 at 11:59

I have applied to go this year

- I was wondering if anyone else from OcUK had applied as well. Be nice to get to know someone before I get out there on my own.

Have you been Magnolia?

David91 · 19 Jan 2011 at 12:03

Work Canada eligibility
You must be:

* A US citizen (preferably holding a US passport) aged 18-30 inclusive; and
* A full-time degree-seeking student for either spring 2010 or fall 2010 at a US accredited college or university

Just noticed this?

Fireskull · 19 Jan 2011 at 12:15

Probably gone on the US bit?

for UK its:

http://www.bunac.org.uk/uk/workcanada/eligibility.aspx

First I have heard of this, may have a look next year, got family in Vancouver so should be easier.

Messiah Khan · 19 Jan 2011 at 12:35

Currently in the middle of the process for a Permanent Residency visa for Canada. Fingers crossed we will get it, but if we don't then plan B is to get a Bunac visa and road trip from the east coast to the west coast of Canada over a few months/year.

RIZZEE · 19 Jan 2011 at 12:35

Got an email about this from Bunac a few days ago, Really want to but I phoned up and you'll need $3000 for the first three months while you there, which i dont have

Really wanna try and go next month

Fireskull · 19 Jan 2011 at 12:57

Do you really need the $3000 up front before or the $1000 a month, which should be much easier with a job, I would have assumed the $1000 up front before going though?

RIZZEE · 19 Jan 2011 at 13:02

Yeah think its up front, or once you've sorted out your application. Think its so that you can pay for your accommodation until you get a job

RageQuit© · 19 Jan 2011 at 13:23

Irish people exempt it seems?

jrwagh333 · 19 Jan 2011 at 13:50

From my understanding you need to prove that you have $3000CD in your bank before you fly out

jrwagh333 · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:03

Just got my confirmation email through

Going to Cali · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:18

Where are you hoping to work while you're there, seasonal jobs?

My girlfriend is Canadian and I've just got back to the UK after being there for 4 months. Job market in AB was mainly construction so we're looking at her coming to the UK on a 2 year visa as I'm not confident I could find good work and a permanent visa off the back of a 1 year Canadian.

Would love to go back though, great country. Have fun!

jrwagh333 · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:46

I am open to anything really. I would like something retail just to start off...

What part of Canada do you stay in when you go over Cali?

OG · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:50

I would love to go there again, went last year and it was incredible, but being a poor university student I should probably stay here in the boring uk

Might I suggest Whistler, even if its just for a week, the atmosphere is just sublime, go and rent a bike and go blast a few trails, head to GLC and have a few pints and watch people stack it over the GLC drop

Crizzy · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:54

My girlfriend's brother went to Canada on the Bunac scheme, he stayed in Whistler and worked on the lifts, he loved it.

OG · 21 Jan 2011 at 11:55

p.s if you want any advice on anything out there give me a shout, I realise it can be quite daunting going out there without any job etc but its do able, believe me!

Puzzled · 21 Jan 2011 at 12:07

So can anyone with a British passport and under 30 apply? You don't need a degree or to be in uni?

Sounds pretty sweet.

Do they help you get a job over there, or is that all down to you?

jrwagh333 · 21 Jan 2011 at 12:10

Owen256 said:
p.s if you want any advice on anything out there give me a shout, I realise it can be quite daunting going out there without any job etc but its do able, believe me!

That would be great mate!. I'll think of A few things I want to know and get back to you if thats ok?

Is this thread the best place you think or should I email you in trust?

MonkeyMan said:
So can anyone with a British passport and under 30 apply? You don't need a degree or to be in uni?

Sounds pretty sweet.

Do they help you get a job over there, or is that all down to you?

From reading I believe that once you get there you get to go to a welcome meeting. Which will they discuss how to find a job, set up a bank account & how to find somewhere to live.

OG · 21 Jan 2011 at 12:16

jrwagh333 said:
That would be great mate!. I'll think of A few things I want to know and get back to you if thats ok?

Is this thread the best place you think or should I email you in trust?

Nope its all good just ask away in here, I'm sure there will be other people who might be thinking about going so may come in handy for them too