Working In Canada

	Area: 9,984,670 km2	Population: 33,686,000	Capital: Ottawa
Map	Dialing Code: +1	Currency: Canadian Dollar	Currency Converter
Minimum Wage: Set by each province and territory.
Languages: English 59.3%, French 23.2% (both official), Other 17.5%
Main Industries: transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products; wood and paper products; fish products, petroleum and natural gas
Government Immigration Service: Citizenship And Immigration Canada
Government Tax Service: Canada Revenue Agency
Government Employment Service: Service Canada
Major Banks: Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Although Canada is mainly English Speaking, many languages are spoken including Native languages, German, Chinese & Punjabi. Along with English the other main language is French, Quebec is the main Franco-Province of Canada with over 80% of the population Speaking French. Other provinces where the French language is spoken include Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan & British Columbia.

Hotel, Bar & Restaurant work can be found in cities such as Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver and Toronto.

During the winter ski season (December until April) and the summer season work can be found in the ski areas of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.

Opportunities for work in resorts are offered throughout Canada Banff, Lake Louise and Whistler

Between July and September peaches, apples, pears, and cherries etc. are harvested in the Okanagan valley, British Columbiaand Ontario.

Au Pairs will need some childcare experience but won't always need to b e able to speak English or french. Au pairs live with host families, looking after the children and perform basic domestic duties such as cleaning. Wages are often low but food and accommodation is usually included.

Voluntary work available includes construction and education.

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Contact the Embassy Or High Commission of Canada for up-to-date information about living, working and travelling there.

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