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Trade routine for mountain towns, lake days, snowy winters and a working holiday that lets you experience Canada through every season. Spend summer hiking, kayaking and exploring national parks, then swap it for ski towns, champagne powder and cosy nights when winter rolls in. From Vancouver to Whis
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Love travel and adventure? This is your game-changer. Embark on a life-changing adventure and take your skiing to the next level. Meet like-minded individuals while exploring some of the biggest and best mountain resorts across Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. Join
InterExchange
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Our Work & Travel Canada program gives U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 a chance to experience the beauty of our northern neighbor while earning money throughout the year. Start with an arrival orientation in Vancouver or Toronto and continue with job support throughout your program. If y
International Camps Network
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Obtain numerous benefits, from travel experience to new friendships with cool people from all over the world, through Camps Canada! Spend your time in the camp in direct contact with nature, away from the screen and electrical devices. Be a role model to campers or work as a support staff while b
A Guide to Jobs Abroad in Vancouver
Jobs in Vancouver
There are generally two routes you can take to finding work abroad in Vancouver. The first is to apply through a jobs abroad program, which can help place you temporarily working in industries such as education, hospitality, and au pairing. These employment opportunities have high turnover rates, and are a great way to immerse yourself in city life for a period of up to one or two years.
If you are looking to work abroad in Vancouver more permanently, then you might consider directly applying to jobs which can endorse you for a work and residential visa in Canada. Some of the city’s biggest employers are in the fields of technology, communications, and marketing, so these are all good entry-level opportunities to seek out. Vancouver is a global city hosting a variety of multinational companies and organizations, so you can look to transfer from home to abroad within many job areas as well.
Vancouver is also an exceedingly popular travel destination and North America, making tourism an additionally viable field of employment for many international workers. Finding work abroad in Vancouver in areas such as national park or resort employment can be a great experience for nature and adventure travel lovers from everywhere!
Life in Vancouver
Sitting on southeastern coastline of Canada and directly bordering the United States, Vancouver is home to some 2.5 million citizens in its metropolitan area, making it one of the most densely populated cities on the continent. Vancouver also hosts the third largest port in all the Americas, which has helped develop the city into an influential economic power as well.
Vancouver was founded as a northern outpost in the late 19th century, and upon interlinking to the transcontinental railroad, it quickly rose to become one of the region’s most important cities. Today it is a major cultural hub with countless museums, concert venues, theaters, and the like, which all make for quality time spent while your work abroad in Vancouver (the city has even earned the nickname “Hollywood North” because of the immense success enjoyed by its burgeoning film industry).
Nature is also an integral part of what has earned Vancouver such a perennially high livability ranking; the city is surrounded by forests, mountains, or water on all sides, providing for an easy getaway into the wild whenever urban life becomes overwhelming. Add a highly efficient public transportation system, diversity of impressive modern architecture, and friendly locals to boot, and it’s no wonder why Vancouver is considered one of the best expat destinations on the planet.
Salaries & Costs
Considering its high global standing and quality of life rankings, Vancouver is actually a relatively affordable destination where to work abroad. Most living costs are cheaper in Vancouver than in other nearby metropolises such as Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco; so while individual salaries will obviously vary depending on what type of job you find, expect for the most part to live comfortably while you work abroad in Vancouver.
Accommodation & Visas
Vancouver is a very densely populated city , so housing in the main urban area can be fairly competitive to come by. The city is divided into four parts – the Eastside, West Side, Central, and South Vancouver – each containing a diverse array of local communities where you can look for housing. Many expats also choose to live in nearby suburbs and commute to save money.
You will generally need a work visa in order to be employed in Vancouver, and these can be organized for you either by a host employer or by a jobs abroad program. Canada’s visa policy varies depending on your home nation and the duration of your planned stay, so check out our Embassy Directory for more information regarding your individual circumstances.
Benefits & Challenges
Diversity. Vancouver’s population has faced a huge influx of immigration from all over the world, and today over half of its population speaks a different first language than English. As an expatriate, you certainly won’t feel out of place.
Opportunity. Vancouver is only growing in influence as its economy continues to boom, and there is immense professional opportunity for international workers interested in many different fields.
Scenery. Lastly, although a big city, Vancouver never feels too far removed from its beautiful natural surroundings. Anytime you need an escape, the rugged outdoors is right in your backyard.
Latest Program Reviews
A dream come true- Thanks to Ashley and the rest of the InterExchange team
August 05, 2026by: Zoe Gatti - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
The IEC Working Holidays process can be daunting when you are first researching it. Ashley Ragus and the rest of the team at InterExchange made the whole process so seamless and easy to understand, from start to finish. Ashley is so supportive, kind, and extremely communicative. We met with her a number of times and she and the rest of the team guided us through every step of the process so we never felt confused. The instructions that InterExchange provided were super clear and easy to follow. Deadlines and triple-checking everything in your application is super important. It's also important to take all of pre-border crossing prep work seriously, and do it right – you will thank yourself later. It's been a dream of ours for a long time to live and work in Canada, and it feels surreal to be experiencing that now - thanks to InterExchange. I highly recommend InterExchange – 10/10 experience. Thank you Ashley and team!


Ashley from InterExchange is awesome!!
January 29, 2026by: Caleb Cammarata - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
When I first looked into acquiring a IEC Working Holiday visa I as admittedly a little overwhelmed by what seemed like an overload of information and documentation that would be required from me in order to successfully immigrate in Canada. From the very first time we spoke, Ashley Ragus made what felt like a very daunting process at the start feel incredibly seamless and simple by the end. I am so appreciative for her support along the way, and I am looking forward to working with her again when I reapply for 2027. Thanks for everything Ashley, you rock!
extremely helpful!!
October 20, 2023by: Natalie c - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
Ashley has been such a huge help in guiding me through the work visa application process. the process can be a bit confusing and complicated and im so glad i had her support. she was so kind and patient and made the whole procedure so much less stressful! im very grateful for her assistance and highly recommend her to others in the InterExchange program if you're looking for help with the work visa application process! :)
So helpful!
September 18, 2023by: Kailey Moser - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I had a fantastic experience! All of my questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. The whole team made an overwhelming process very smooth and manageable. The helpful team was absolutely the highlight of the program for sure. I went through the process to live and work in Canada from the United States. I was able to move to a town that I had already been to and had connections in the community. I didn't utilize any of the housing resources but it was nice to know that it was an option.I would highly recommend!
Interexchange
July 18, 2023by: Jen Brouillet - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
Libby and James at Interexchange have made the whole process as smooth and clear as possible. They answer emails quickly and take the time to explain what needs to be done for the applications for work holiday and what happens afterwards. I appreciate their help so much!
Thank you so much Jen! We are so glad to support your travels.
My experience with Global Work and Travel was fantastic
March 14, 2023by: Tom Fisher - United KingdomMy experience with Global Work and Travel was fantastic, it was very smooth running and I had a great coordinator helping me every step up along the way. Eimear was always patient, friendly and very knowledgeable in her field of work and I could see she clearly had a passion for her job which made it a lot less stressful for me also. Overall I would 100% recommend using this agency and I also would definitely go back to using them again in the future :)
Sooo glad I opted to go with Global Work & Travel
March 14, 2023by: Laura Moir - United Kingdom''Sooo glad I opted to go with Global Work & Travel. They help you every step of the way, any problems I had they were just an email away. I can't Thank Eimear (travel coordinator) enough for her help and support. As this was my first time traveling solo, I didn't feel alone when it came to the important stuff like the paperwork,visa and navigating the flight plan. They provided all the information I needed and even broke it down for me, if I was finding it hard to digest. When it came to it I was sent lots of options of places to apply for and managed to get a job at my 1st choice. So I'm doing a 6 month working holiday in Canada and working at Sunshine Village ski'' We also had orientation today and asked three of the travelers to leave a review on your link so fingers crossed they come through :)
Great, orientation was very informative
March 08, 2023by: Grace Morley - United KingdomGreat, orientation was very informative, Betty was very friendly and helpful Mark was also fantastic via email, phone and video call Housing - 5/5, my accommodation is nicer than I've had working abroad previously Support - 5/5 for Mark, he's always been very friendly and helpful! 4/5 overall - my only negative experience was with someone in the London office Fun - 4/5, pretty good! Just a little difficult to go anywhere outside of Jasper, as there isn't any public transport and I don't have a car Value - 4/5, I'm a bit older and I've worked overseas previously, this is a great extension to that ? Safety - 5/5, I feel very safe Overall - 4.5/5 - Canada is wonderful, Mark was great!
Global has been absolutely terrific making the move overseas to Canada smooth and exciting
March 06, 2023by: Ruby O'Shea - AustraliaGlobal has been absolutely terrific making the move overseas to Canada smooth and exciting. Both Brianna and Mark are dead set legends and have been so helpful in making every part of the process so much fun! 10/10 recommend!!!! Mark and Global have been nothing but AMAZING during my working holiday so far. My experience with my current job and staff accommodation has been very challenging however that is no reflection on Mark.
The service received today was extremely informationable
March 06, 2023by: John Eardley - EnglandThe service received today was extremely informationable and was an eye opener on what Canada has to offer. Mark my travel coordinator has been extremely helpful, but our orientation organiser Tiare has been extremely helpful and welcoming and has made everyone feel at ease. Mark is a superb coordinator and has helped myself and my travelling companion Elicia really well, on our arrival in Canada he made us feel very welcome and at ease, he showed us many things to do and made sure we got settled in. And throughout the months he has remained in contact with support and information about other available job opportunities around Canada, so i would just love to say how much i appreciate him as a coordinator and as a man, he is lovely and caring.
Working Holiday in Canada
March 02, 2023by: Jordan Desira - AustraliaI’m from Australia & moved to Canada with Global a year ago. It has honestly been everything I’ve wanted & more. I’m here working in one of the most beautiful towns in the world ‘Banff’ and travelling around whenever I want. Global was amazing every step of the way. They provided with me so many options & made the process so easy & enjoyable. I cannot recommend doing a working holiday enough, it allows you to properly experience the country, events, seasons & lifestyle. Not to mention makes it so much easier to travel around. I just got back from Hawaii a day ago! (Would recommend ?) If you are wanting to experience something new & explore the world, then I would encourage you to do the working holiday as the risk are taken out because Global helps you and has your back throughout the entire experience. Cannot recommend the opportunity Global provides! The question is, would you regret doing it, or not doing it? ? Safe Travels! ?
Amazing organization!!!
September 08, 2021by: Tyler McLean - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I just finished the entire process start to finish with InterExchange! I am a US citizen and they helped me get through the Working Holiday program for Canada. They were by far the most helpful, prompt, and knowledgeable organization I found. My primary contact was James Bridge. He did an outstanding job. He helped me navigate through getting this done with all the covid complications, job offer requirements, changes, etc. He was able to answer any and every question I sent his way. He is an amazing employee, and already got back to me right away. I would highly recommend this organization. The cost was 1/4 of everything else I saw. They are in it for the right reasons. James was one of the best employees I have ever had help me with anything. Cheers! Thanks for the help everyone!
Thanks so much Tyler, It's been a pleasure to support you in your plans and I'm glad everything has worked out nicely. We look forward to hearing about your experience in Canada!
Loving Canada so far!
December 03, 2019by: Jaylyn Evans - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I chose to work and live in Moncton NB Canada. The help and guidance I received getting here was great. Everyone was so friendly and willing to help. Moncton is an awesome city. Not too big and not too small. It has everything you need and it’s constantly growing. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is nice! I still have almost a year left here and I’m excited to take advantage of everything there is here!

Great year working in Canada
December 03, 2019by: Aaron Merullo - United StatesProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I had a great experience with InterExchange. Melissa in New York was so helpful and always picked up the phone when I had a question about my work visa, and the staff in Vancouver was so helpful and friendly when I arrived in Canada. I had the opportunity to manage a restaurant at the 5 star Post Hotel and Spa in the Canadian Rockies. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything as beautiful as those lakes, rivers, and mountains. I feel so fortunate to have been able to spend a year hiking and camping on my days off. InterExchange was always there if I needed them for anything and was able to answer questions about extending my visa after my year had passed. Definitely a great experience and well worth the price to have InterExchange on my side.
My first work/travel abroad program
January 16, 2018by: Rishika JoshiProgram: Work and Travel Canada
Lets start by saying, this was my first experience with the work and travel aboard program with InterExchange. The representatives were super helpful and guided me throughout the process. There were times when I would call to find out about when my work permit would arrive and they never hesitated in answering my questions multiple times. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends.
Happy to hear that all went smoothly and you found the program to be helpful. Thank you for the review Rishika, and best of luck! ~James from InterExchange
Quebec city life
December 29, 2017by: Jesse Queen - CanadaProgram: Work and Travel Canada
My stay here in Quebec has been the most interesting thing to happen so far in my life. Being immersed into a Francophone community has been very challenging, but rewarding at the same time. My level of French has improved little by little, and the people here are so patient with whatever level of French you speak, as long as your TRY to speak with them. I would have to say that would be the number one key to having fun and getting where you want to go here. Try to speak French, even if you feel vulnerable, stupid, or afraid, and good things will happen. I promise. The food is another thing here. Croissants, baguettes, chocolate, strawberries from Ile d`Orleans and yes the infamous almighty... Poutine. Food is pretty fantastic here, and I highly suggest going to as many markets as possible for the best vegetables and fruit. As for the Interexchange program, I would highly suggest anyone wanting to work/travel in Canada to do your business with them. Very professional and extremely fast at replying to emails! Every time I had any questions, they were attended to within the hour. Very impressed with the overall punctuality and friendliness.
Thanks Jesse! We're glad you found the support to be punctual and effective. That's what we're going for. Let us know if we can help at all moving forward!! ~James from InterExchange
Incredible opportunity through InterExchange
December 28, 2017by: Matthew - CanadaProgram: Work and Travel Canada
Spending some time living and working in a different country has been something I've always been interested in. However, as you may know, it's not as simple as choosing a place to go and packing your bags. You need approval to work in a foreign country and InterExchange makes the whole process quick and painless. The Working Holiday Visa program InterExchange is connected with through the Canadian government is ideal for those young travelers looking to experience something new and different. My experience so far has been fantastic connecting with other travelers and experiencing life in Canada. The hosting organization coordinates many social events to connect with others on the same program and you'll be sure to make connections with those from all over the world with a similar interest in world travel. These events are generally more tailored towards Toronto and Vancouver, however, ad-hoc events in other areas across Canada do occur. I was able to secure a job in my professional field within the first month. It's an opportunity that will greatly support my career goals and diversify my resume with international experience working not only in Canada but also collaborating with our global offices elsewhere across the world. Toronto is where I'm employed and the city has many economical ties globally. It's relatively expensive to live in if you want to be centralized so I chose to answer the cost of living question as n/a as I don't believe Toronto represents rent costs you'll see across the rest of Canada. The staff at InterExchange themselves are very friendly and quick at responding to any questions or problems you may run into along the way.

Thanks Matthew. Well done with the job! Let us know how we can help in the future. We appreciate the great review. ~James from InterExchange
Dream come true
December 21, 2017by: Edith Gray - CanadaProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I came to Canada in late June. I found a job within the first week on an island in the French River in Ontario. I worked there and went swimming, hiking, and fishing daily. After the summer season I headed to Montreal, Quebec for two weeks and stayed with my coworkers from Ontario and went sight seeing. After that my coworkers traveled through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. We stayed in Alberta for 2 weeks and went hiking and sight seeing. Then we traveled to Vancouver Island for a month and now I am living in Whistler, BC. This is has been an experience I will never forget and I plan to use this program to travel the world. Truly a dream come true! It didnt take long at all for me to get the visa and the paperwork and process was super easy and Melissa helped me the whole way. Everyone should try this at least once!



Hi Edith, This all sounds perfect! Let us know when you're ready to embark on your next journey and we'll be there for you. ~James (InterExchange)
Adventures in Toronto
October 24, 2017by: Elizabeth - CanadaProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I've been living Toronto freelancing as a web developer. I love this city! I've also traveled to Vancouver, Ottawa, and Montreal. Planning more adventures for the winter. InterExchange was amazingly helpful during every step of the application process. They made getting the visa super easy and it didn't even take that long.
Glad to be a part of your adventure and even more glad that things have worked out well for you up north! Thanks for the review Elizabeth! ~James
Once in a lifetime opportunity
October 24, 2017by: araya fehlman - CanadaProgram: Work and Travel Canada
I always knew I wanted to visit Canada, and I'm so thankful a program like InterExchange exists. My time abroad has been spent developing my resume, increasing my cultural awareness, and having the time of my life. Canada has so much to offer and I feel lucky to be here on a work visa. I have to say, the highlight of my time abroad has been Montreal. In fact, I plan to spend the rest of my time abroad here. I found an amazing job at a start up marketing firm, and my commute to work across this gorgeous multi-cultural city is truly a blessing. The cost of living is low and the quality of life is high-- it blows my mind that more people don't think to come here. This city is also the most artistic city I've ever been to, and that's coming from someone who is from Los Angeles. Every corner of every block has either some spectacular street art or a beautiful cathedral that looks straight out of a magazine. The French aspect of this city is to die for... I literally live above a boulangerie that has the best bread I've ever had. I've also learned a lot of French just by walking around town and speaking to the locals often! It's such a lovely place because not only does it have that French European feel, it has the stereotypical friendly Canadian vibe-- which makes being far from home even easier. I love it here, and the only thing I would change is the fact that my visa is only one year long!

Love it! Thanks Araya, for your thoughts. (We love Montreal too!!) As of now, U.S. citizens are allowed to do the program twice, so maybe you'll join us again! ~James
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