How To Get Your Canadian Working Holiday Visa

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This webinar covers the importance of timing when applying for the Canadian Working Holiday Visa for our ski or snowboard instructor internship programs.

If you’re considering joining EA Ski & Snowboard Training on an instructor internship in Canada you will need a working holiday visa so you can legally work as an instructor during your winter gap year.

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Ash and Alex run through:

The background information on the Canadian Working Holiday Visa
The process of applying including registering, entering the pool, receiving an invitation to apply and understanding what a port-of-entry letter is.
How the pool works and when you can apply for the working holiday visa scheme
The recent changes made to the applying process
How to find out eligibility and,
The average time it takes to process and obtain the Canadian IEC working holiday visa.

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Ski Instructor Internship Programme Rundown

Pre-Course

EA Planning Checklist & Program Handbook
Season Preparation - Support & Advice

4 Week Training Course (Lake Louise Canada Only)

EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
City Orientation*
Resort Arrival Orientation
Shared Accommodation
Ski Level 1 Coaching
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions
Ski Association Membership
Digital Training Manuals & Materials
Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
Resort Lift Pass
Mountain Transfers (If Required)
Advice & Deals on Equipment
EA Program Manager
Social Events

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Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

5 Week Training Course

EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
City Orientation*
Resort Arrival Orientation
Shared Accommodation
Ski Level 1 Coaching
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions
Ski Association Membership
Digital Training Manuals & Materials
Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
Resort Lift Pass
Mountain Transfers (If Required)
Advice & Deals on Equipment
EA Program Manager
Social Events

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6 Week Training Course (Lake Louise Canada Only)

EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
City Orientation*
Resort Arrival Orientation
Shared Accommodation
Ski Level 1 Coaching
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions
Ski Association Membership
Digital Training Manuals & Materials
Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
Resort Lift Pass
Mountain Transfers (If Required)
Advice & Deals on Equipment
EA Program Manager
Social Events
Park & Freeride Training
Avalanche Safety Course
First Aid Course

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10 Week Training Course

EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
City Orientation*
Resort Arrival Orientation
Shared Accommodation
Ski Level 1 Coaching
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions
Ski Association Membership
Digital Training Manuals & Materials
Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
Resort Lift Pass
Mountain Transfers (If Required)
Advice & Deals on Equipment
EA Program Manager
Social Events
Park & Freeride Training
Avalanche Safety Course
First Aid Course
All Terrain Personal Development
Ski Level 2 Coaching
Ski Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions

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11 Week Training Course (Lake Louise, Canada & Niseko Imagine, Japan)

EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
City Orientation*
Resort Arrival Orientation
Shared Accommodation
Ski Level 1 Coaching
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions
Ski Association Membership
Digital Training Manuals & Materials
Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
Resort Lift Pass
Mountain Transfers (If Required)
Advice & Deals on Equipment
EA Program Manager
Social Events
Park & Freeride Training
Avalanche Safety Course
First Aid Course
All Terrain Personal Development
Ski Level 2 Coaching
Ski Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
On Snow Analysis
Technical & Theory Sessions

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Pre-Course

Guaranteed Paid Job Offer
Course Prep & Advice
Visa Planning & Support
Welcome Pack & Schedule
Online login area with live updates and group chat

City Orientation*

Airport Meet & Greet
Hotel Transfer
Sightseeing
One / Two Nights Accommodation
Bank Accounts, Tax Numbers, Sim Cards, etc.
Evening Meal, Breakfast & Social Event

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Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

At Resort - Arrival

Meet & Greet
Full Season Program Manager
Ski Area Orientation
Shared Accommodation*
Equipment Advice & Deals
Social Events

Note:
* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.