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SWAP working holidays

Earn money, enhance your resume, and explore the world with Canada's working holiday and gap year experts.

Swapping day dreaming in Canada for seeing the world since 1975

Why Swap?

Work the world

Earn and explore with working holidays, internships, ski and summer jobs in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, UK + US.

Works for you

From visa assistance to job support and arrival orientations, our SWAP Support Squad help sort everything you need to work or intern abroad.

Works for others

Part of our mission to open up more work abroad opportunities for young Canadians, we donate 5% of profits to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund.

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Typical role

Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Photographer

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥2,000-2,150/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
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Typical role

Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Concierge

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,450-1,550/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
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Typical role

View of Niseki ski resort in Japan
Niseko, Furano + Rusutsu

Front of House

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,500/hour

Housing (from ¥5,000/month), discounted lift pass

NISADE is the leading property management company in Hokkaido – with winter job openings in all three ski resorts of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.
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Typical role

Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Shuttle Driver

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,800-1,900/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
Blue logo for HTM Japan employer

Typical role

View of Niseki ski resort in Japan
Niseko, Furano + Rusutsu

Snow Clearer

Dec-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,500/hour

Housing (from ¥5,000/month), discounted lift pass

NISADE is the leading property management company in Hokkaido – with winter job openings in all three ski resorts of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.
Black and white logo of NISADE Japan

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Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Barista

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,450-1,750/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
Blue logo for HTM Japan employer

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Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Bartender

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,450-1,750/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
Blue logo for HTM Japan employer

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Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Spa Receptionist

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,500-1,750/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
Blue logo for HTM Japan employer

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View of Niseki ski resort in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Chalet Host

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,800/hour

Housing (from ¥5,000/month), discounted lift pass

NISADE is the leading property management company in Hokkaido – with winter job openings in all three ski resorts of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.
Black and white logo of NISADE Japan

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Two ski staff on a mountain in Japan
Niseko, Hokkaido

Ski Valet

Nov-Apr (Must be age 20+)

JPY ¥1,400-1,650/hour

Staff housing (from ¥5,000/month), free lift pass

The largest property manager in the powder playground of Niseko, HTM manage and offer jobs across everything from ski schools to hotels and transport.
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Typical role

Wooden house on a redd-covered beach
Fishers Island, New York

Front of House Restaurant Support

Jun-Sep

$16.50/hour

FREE housing, discretionary end of season bonus

Spend an all-American movie summer working at this luxury country club and golf course on Fisher Island in New York State.

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View of the beach at Cape Cod
Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Server

May-Sep

USD $15/hour

Subsidised housing + half price meals

Spend your summer working for this locally-renowned seafood restaurant in stunning Cape Cod. Plus, save with housing and meals. Happy as a clam.

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Aerial view of a golf green
Matinecock, New York

Server Assistant

May-Aug

USD $14/hour

FREE housing, meals on shift, golf + tennis

Just under 2 hours from Manhattan for your days off, live that classic country club summer on Long Island. Plus, save with free accommodation.

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Montauk, Long Island

Cashier

May-Sep

USD $16/hour

Free meal on shift + grocery discounts

Spend your summer amongst the surf beaches and seafood restaurants of Long Island, working for Montauk's primary health food store and café.

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Newport, Rhode Island

Ice Cream Scooper

May-Aug

USD $14/hour

Free ice cream (yay)!

Spend your summer in the yacht-filled paradise of Newport working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Ice Cream Scooper

May-Sep

USD $15/hour

50% off all in-store items

So cool our teeth hurt. Spend your summer working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores in historic Boston.

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White water rafting down a gorge
The Forks Plantation, Maine

Front of House Restaurant Support

Jun-Sep

$16/hour

Subsidised housing, rafting rights, meals on shift

One for adventure lovers. This third-generation rafting company is home to a pub, restaurant, outdoor pool and grade II to V rapids.

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Aerial view of a golf green
Big Sky, Montana

Golf Maintenance / Grounds Crew

May-Sep

$17/hour

Subsidised housing, end of contact bonus

Love the outdoors? Work for this luxury private club + golf course in the famous ski resort and summer adventure playground of Big Sky.

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Cityscape view of Seattle with the Space Needle building towering above other structures
Seattle, Washington

Front Desk

May-Jul

$23.11/hour

Hotel employee discounts

Get customer-facing experience working for well-known hotel names for this hospitality management and development company in the Puget Sound Region.

Typical role

Cityscape view of Seattle with the Space Needle building towering above other structures
Big Sky, Montana

Front of House Restaurant Support

May-Sep

$17/hour

Subsidised housing, end of contact bonus

Get world-class hospitality experience at this luxury private club and golf course in the ski resort and summer adventure playground of Big Sky.

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Space Needle in Seattle
Seattle, Washington

Event Server / Bartender

May-Sep

$29/hour

Paid training, meal on shift, medical benefits

Looking to get into events? Work in some of Seattle's most historic spaces for this full-service wedding and event management company.

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What you say

“Living and working abroad has changed my life in ways I wouldn’t have imagined. I’ve come out of my comfort zone, made new friends, and have done things I never thought I’d be able to do – at least not on my own. I’ve travelled, learned new languages, and have grown to enjoy the challenge of pushing myself to try new things.”

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Australia Freestyle weekly workshops

Virtual drop-in sessions | Every Thursday at 16:00 EST
Fresh from her working holiday in Australia, our weekly workshops are hosted by SWAP Squadder – Sydney! Dial in for the intel on all things Australia – including applying for your visa, jobs, bank, tax + more. Part of our FREE Work Australia Freestyle resource kit, book now for the free perks and meeting link
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Working holiday travel talk

Virtual travel talk | 25 Aug @ 19:00 EST
Looking for an ESC plan, but not sure where to go? From summer jobs to ski seasons, our SWAP Squad will run through all our work and travel programs – looking at who can go, when to apply, and what jobs you can do. Plus, a live FAQ. Please note: This info session is for Canadian citizens/passport holders only.
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Working holiday travel talk

Virtual travel talk | 22 Sep @ 19:00 EST
Looking for an ESC plan, but not sure where to go? From summer jobs to ski seasons, our SWAP Squad will run through all our work and travel programs – looking at who can go, when to apply, and what jobs you can do. Plus, a live FAQ. Please note: This info session is for Canadian citizens/passport holders only.
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Shaping the future of travel

Join the conversation

Helping to keep youth voices at the heart of what we do, we're looking for 18-25 year old Canadians to join our Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). From social campaigns to product design, you'll work with our team across a range of projects. Hours are flexible and you'll be paid $25/hour.
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Working holiday experts

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Whether you're looking to fund your summer in the States, work a ski season in Japan or bankroll your gap year with a working holiday in Oz – our Canada-based team are here to help.
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