Canadian Unpaid Internship

  Canada

• British Columbia: 
Vancouver

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Our Canadian Internship Programme offers a unique way in which to develop personal and career goals through work experience in many different areas of vocational study. The programme aims to provide a means of improving practical skills in a professional environment, enhance employment opportunities within an increasingly competitive job market and increase awareness of international business and practical work experience. We organize placements which match the career and professional objectives of all our trainees.

Placements range from 1 month to 12 months, the longer the placement the more beneficial the work experience and knowledge gained. Companies vary from small family run firms which provide an all round practical experience, to large multinationals.

Highlights: Placements Available

We will endeavour to match all career objectives which include placements in the following areas;

*Technical and Engineering
* IT
* Electrical Engineering
* Manufacturing
* Industrial Process Engineering (only 4 months or longer placements available)
* Electronic game design and animation (only with experience)
* Architecture and Engineering
* Architecture and Drafting
* Construction Management
* Structural Engineering
* CAD
* Building Trades
* Woodworking
* Metal
* Tiling
* Carpentry
* Business Administration/Management
* Clerical/General Administration
* Finance/Accounting
* Export/Import
* Marketing/Sales
* Marketing - research
* Advertising
* Arts
* Design
* Entertainment
* Printing
* Design
* Event Management
* Tourism and Leisure
* Hotel
* Restaurant
* Social Services and Education

And much more ...

Programme Includes

* Internship Placement before arrival in Canada with an internship offer for a minimum of 3 months.
* Orientation meeting covering everything you need to know about working in Canada.
* Assistance opening a bank account
* The Essential Guide to Canada - the complete information pack on every aspect of living and working in Canada.
* Advice and ongoing assistance to support your placement and any issues you have
* Mail holding service, so you instantly have a permanent address in Vancouver or Whistler
* Free call number for general questions or emergencies during office hours
* One year's membership in the International Club, which gives members access to discounts on services, tours and attractions in Vancouver and provides access to assistance from the Programme coordinator anytime of year, during normal business hours.
* Social activities in Vancouver and Whistler ranging from pub nights to ski trips.
* Brochures and maps to familiarize yourself with Canada and the local area.

Optional Add-ons

* University of Cambridge International Examinations Advanced Work Experience Certificate.
* First two nights accommodation in dorm room at a central hostel in Vancouver (includes breakfast, linen, a towel, and a welcome drink).
* Accommodation in host family (Vancouver, Whistler only).
* Airport Pick up services

The hours of work will vary, depending on the placement, and can be between 20 - 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications: Applicants must:
* Be aged between 20 and 35
* Have sufficient funds for their maintenance during their initial period of stay in Canada
* Have a good command of the English language, a sense of commitment and keen to gain practical work experience.
* Be flexible and adhere to equal opportunities and health and safety policies.

Participants must apply for a Young Workers Exchange programme visa and indicate their intended length of stay at the time of application for the programme. There is no charge for this Visa.

Participant Eligibility: This programme is open to participants from the United Kingdom, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland.

Additional information on visa processing centres is available at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

If applying for the YWEP work permit, the applicant is required to attach the job offer from Canada (signed job offer on company letterhead). Please note the participant should stay in Canada according to the dates on his/her visa.

Cost in US$: From 680 GBP

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Canada Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

WAVA's Mission Statement: "WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world. Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name WAVA and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, emotion, sharing, learning and seeing. But we're not just about seeing. We're also about doing. We specialise in offering life-changing opportunities to travellers for whom seeing is not enough. We offer three broad types of travelling experiences: Volunteering on projects in developing countries Internships in professional environments around the world Seasonal paid working holidays in developed economies We make these experiences possible through solid partnerships with highly reputable local providers.

Year Founded: 2010