Weebie

I am meeting up with some mates and going to spend 3 months in Vancovuer getting smashed partying you know that kind of stuff. I need work though so My question is it real easy to find work straight away I mean liek any kind of job stuff like that.

Cheers.

ExKiwilass

Do you have a visa? working holiday, something like that?

Aviator

As has been pointed out, unless you have a work visa or legal residency (not as a visitor) you cannot legally work in Canada.

stephenbischoff

Perhaps the best you can do is make some connections or build relationships. Opportunities may arise itself.

What types of job are you looking for?

nikkif99uk

unless u have a bunac work visa or some other work visa any work u get will be illegal

Weebie

Yeah I've got the Canadian Working Holiday permit which is issue to Australians in my passport already when i went there a year ago but couldn't get work so visa is no issue.

nikkif99uk

in that case i cannot advise as I don't arrive in Vancouver til November but am also hoping to get work soon after arriving. Maybe try temping or going round bars and pubs with resumes or something

Aviator

Assuming your work permit is still valid (there are time limits). The work situation has not changed over the past 12 months. Had you given some consideration as to why you could not get work before?

ExKiwilass

What about Whistler?

JonboyE

This might be a place to start.

http://www.out-there.com/employ_m.htm

Anyone looking for work in hospitality should remember that good looks and a bubbly personality go a long way. I know you shouldn't need to glam up to get work but it is a fact of life.

Edit: on checking it's not a great link.

ExKiwilass

I think ozzies get one for 2 years.

Weebie

Cool.

This is what i'm basically looking for. I used to work in the Engineering sector and struggled to fidn work in calgary when I was over there in early 2009. I've now come back home and commenced my Law degree so basically i've got 3 months off and but i'm going to have little money to spend when I get there so I need work anything to suppliment my funds.

Weebie

Yeah the Canadian working holiday visa for Australians is 2 years and renewable as well. It's kind of a sweet deal.

joelietz

Yes, it's easy to get work in Vancouver if you have a visa to work but getting a job that pays well is a whole other issue. Housing in Vancouver is expensive too.

Aviator

This has not been many peoples experience. If you need money to survive, don't count on it being an easy ride. Have enough reserve to survive for a few months without a job. It is also harder during the off tourist season, many seasonal staff laid off and looking for work.