In most cases, if you are not a resident or a Canadian citizen, you must have a working visa to be eligible for employment anywhere in Canada. Such authorization is almost always arranged in the country of origin.

• http:www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/lifeevents/jobs.html is a great resource for individuals looking for a job in Canada
  
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/information/offices/missions.asp will take you to a list of Canadian Consulates worldwide, and offers general visitor information
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada has information on all aspects of working and living in Canada. From Canada, you can call them toll free at 1-888-242-2100.
• www.swap.ca has information on special programs for students and young people who wish to work and travel. Also check with your college or university for more information.

 Please click here for information regarding the Canada-Australia Youth Mobility Agreement.

If your application to work in Canada is successful, you will be provided with a Letter of Introduction to present to Citizenship & Immigration Canada upon your arrival. Based upon that document, Citizenship & Immigration Canada will issue an Employment Authorization document. With Employment Authorization, you are legally able to work in Canada. You need that document to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN).

To apply for a SIN, you'll have to either visit a Service Canada Centre (there are none in Whistler), or apply by mail. As you will have to mail your original documents, including passport, we do not recommend this method. Call 1-800-206-7218 or visit http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/sc/sin/index.shtml for more information on Social Insurance Numbers.

Useful Links for Employers Hiring Foreign Workers

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/pamphlet/tfwp_pamphlet.shtml