Looking for a job in Canada on a Working Holiday Visa?
From mountain resorts to bustling cities, Canada offers a wide range of job opportunities for travelers.
At Vocation Abroad, we aim to make the working holiday job hunt easier — but we also believe in exploring all your options.
In this post, we’ve put together a list of the best platforms to find work in Canada, including both popular job sites and travel-friendly resources.
1. Job Bank Canada
Job Bank is the official government job site in Canada, offering thousands of listings across all industries and provinces.
It's a reliable place to find casual, seasonal, and full-time opportunities. It’s a reliable place to find casual, seasonal, and full-time opportunities — including many roles that suit working holiday visa holders.
- Tip: Use the filters under “Period of employment” to select options like Casual, Seasonal, or Term or contract — these are most suitable for working holiday makers looking for short-term or flexible jobs.
- Website: Job Bank Canada
2. Indeed Canada
Indeed is one of the most popular job search platforms in Canada. It features a wide range of roles in hospitality, retail, customer service, and agriculture — all common fields for working holidaymakers.
- Tip: Use search terms like “Working Holiday Visa”, “Seasonal”, “Casual”, or “Farm Work”. Apply filters such as Job Type → Temporary / Part-time and choose your preferred location for more targeted results.
・Website: Indeed Canada
3. Swob
Swob is a mobile app designed to help people find casual and part-time jobs locally — similar to how dating apps work (swipe-style). It’s especially useful in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal for finding jobs in restaurants, shops, and hospitality venues.
- Tip: Download the app, set your location and job preferences, then swipe through available roles. Ideal for quick, local job hunting once you're already in Canada.
・Website: Swob App
4. Local Facebook Groups
Many short-term jobs in Canada, especially in hospitality, farms, resorts, and tourism, are posted in local Facebook groups.
These are great for finding leads quickly and even networking with employers or fellow travelers.
- Tip: Search for keywords such as “Jobs in [City Name]” and “Working Holiday Canada” on Facebook. Join active groups and turn on notifications to catch new listings early.
5. Vocation Abroad
Vocation Abroad is a platform designed specifically for working holidaymakers. Unlike most general job boards, it connects travelers to visa-friendly jobs in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the UK.
・Tip: Every job on Vocation Abroad is working holiday visa-friendly, so there’s no need to filter by visa type. Just type “Canada” or a specific city (like “Vancouver” or “Toronto”) in the Location field, then filter by category to find jobs that suit your interests.
・Website: Vocation Abroad
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Finding the right job can make all the difference in your Canadian working holiday experience. Wishing you an incredible adventure in Canada and beyond! 🌎
Written by the Vocation Abroad team
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