What is it like to take part in this program?

The Barista job program is a paid program available for all people with a working holiday visa in Canada who are hardworking, flexible, happy, good at communicating with others, willing to do physical work, wanting to learn new things, able to adapt to a multicultural environment. Generally, the wages for participants start at $13.85 per hour and every candidate gets a minimum 25 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary due to your location, time of year and performance.

What are the requirements for the Barista Job program?

• Things applicants need to consider before they can successfully secure placement for the Barista program.
• The participant MUST have at least upper Intermediate (7/10) English level
• You have to be physically fit
• Available to work 6 months or longer
• The participant MUST be available for Telephone/Skype interview
• Have travel insurance
• Possess a Working Holiday Permit for this program
• An applicant needs, cover letter, letter of visa authorization from the embassy, a resume that fits Canadian format
• Have 3 pictures in color – one alone while the other on vacation, with family/friends
• 2 reference from previous employers, if an applicant doesn’t have a reference then no references
• The participant MUST be between 19 and 30 of age.

Be sure to read our working holiday permit guide and follow the steps to obtain your working holiday visa for Canada!

What are my job options?

To begin with, participants who will have benefited from the working holiday visa Canada and secure their placement after arrival on location will be able to work in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Metro Vancouver and lower mainland area). You are likely to get various positions best suite your profile.

Check this out:

• Baristas
• Food counter attendants
• Cashiers
• Customer attendants
• Sales staff
• Cooks
• Dishwashers
• Sandwich artist
• Shelve stockers
• Cleaners
• General Office Administration

How to apply for the Barista Job program?

If you wish to receive information regarding the Barista Job program fees, please Contact us.

This fee includes:

• Placement opportunity within 2 weeks of arrival (based on interview performance)
• Accommodation assistance and housing contract vetting support
• Access to Homestay services
• Ongoing support concerning all aspects of your stay including accommodation, placement issues, health concerns, visa issues, etc.
• 24 hour emergency number
• Orientation on how to get the most out of your Canadian experience based on your specific
  program
• Placement-specific information concerning restrictions and obligations of the host organization and participant
• Health, safety, and security orientation
• Assistance with opening a bank account, organizing a cell phone, acquiring SIN number, etc.
• Resume and cover letter revision
• Interview techniques “bootcamp”
• Mail holding and forwarding service
• Arrival package: including orientation manual, safety plan, maps, travel/tourism options, etc.
• Numerous events arranged exclusively for program participants with discounted or free
  participation
• Access to our low-cost travel desk and discount travel options
• Online social community for participants and internet access: WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube

Contact us for details about the Barista program

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