Paid Work Programs
English Co-Op, Camp Canada & Canadian Working Holiday Programs
FULL SERVICE
- Application Checklist (work placement arranged by GO International)
- please ensure that you have completed all sections of this form:
 Section A
- General Application (email sections A and B)
 Section B
- Curriculum Vitae & References (email sections A and B)
 Section C
- Signed Participation Agreement (scan and email Section C or fax)
STANDARD- Application Checklist (work placement arranged by participant)
 Section A
- General Application (email section A)
 Section C
- Signed Participation Agreement (scan and email Section C or fax)
Section A - General Application
Personal Details– As on passport
Family Name:
___________
_________________________________ First Name: ___________________________ Middle Name:
Sex: □ Male □ Female Date of Birth: _____/_____/______
_______________________________________
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Country of Birth:
yyyy
Country of Citizenship: _______________________ Country of Legal Permanent Residency:
________________________________
Will you consent to a police check if required? □ Yes □ No
Have you ever worked overseas before? □ Yes □ No
If yes, where?
Language(s) spoken fluently:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Booking Agency:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Agency Contact Person:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Email:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Information
Current Mailing Address:
Country:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Emergency Contact Information
Current Mailing Address:
Country:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Your relationship to the emergency contact person:
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Program Selection □ ECP Basic Service
□ ECP Full Service
Fun
□ CWHP Basic Service □ CWHP Full Service
Program Dates
Preferred Arrival Date in Canada:
□ ECP Integrated Vancouver □ ECP Whistler
□ Camp Canada Work Program
_____/_____/200___
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Expected Departure Date from Canada: _____/_____/200___
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Total number of weeks:_______
English Course Options at Tamwood International College (all ECP students must spend as much time studying as they
spend work)
 Vancouver Campus
General English
Cambridge Programs
□ 20 hours/ week
FCE:
CAE:
□ 25 hours/week
□ 12 weeks
□ 20 hours/ week
□ 30 hours/week
□ 10 weeks
□ 25 hours/week
□ 8 weeks
□ 30 hours/week
Dates:
Dates:
□ Jan. to March
□ Jan. to March
□ March to June or
□ March to June
□ Sept. to Dec.
Private Tuition
Business English Courses
□ International Business English
In the school: ___ hrs/week
□ BEC Vantage (25 hours/week)
In the teacher’s home: ___ hrs/week
 Whistler Campus
Package Programs (full
service program, includes
25 h/w English Course)
□ Summer Fun 500
General English
Instructor Programs
Cambridge Programs
□ 15 hours/week
□ Ski Instructor Course (3 weeks)
Cambridge FCE:
□ Summer Fun 600
(December-April only)
(in: □ January □ February or □
( September to December
□ Winter Fun 1000
□ 20 hours/week
March)
only)
□
□ 25 hours/week
□ Snowboard Instructor Course (2
□ 30 hours/week
weeks) (in: □ January □ February or
Winter Summer Fun
1500
(May –November
only)
□ March)
□ 12 weeks
□ 10 weeks
□ 8 weeks
Accommodation Options:
□ Homestay accommodation during English course:
___ in Vancouver __ Full Board __ Half Board
___ in Whistler
__ Full Board
□ Hostel Accommodation (2 nights in dorm room included CWHP price)
Check In: ___/____/____ Check Out: ___/____/_____
Day Month Year
Day Month Year
____ Extra nights in hostel (dorm room) ___Upgrade to private room in Hostel
□ No accommodation required
□ Medical Insurance needed _________ of week(s)
□ Airport Transfer?
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Yes ___ No ___
One-Way ___
Return ___ (Note: transfer on arrival included in
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CWHP)
Arrival Date:________________ Airline_____________________ Flight No._______________________
Time of Arrival_____________ Flight Origin:________________________________________________
Standard Program Applications: STOP HERE. And go to Section C
Full Service Program Applications: continue and answer all questions on page 3 and 4
Full Service Applicants
Employment Preferences
If you are accepted into the FULL SERVICE program, you will be assigned by GO International to one of the jobs available in this program based
on your English level, education, work experience, skills, presentation, attitude and available dates. Your job assignment is conditional on you
successfully completing an interview with the employer. You may state below a preference but by applying to this program you agree to accept
ANY position in ANY location in Canada.
Job Preference:
Please indicate in order of preference the jobs listed below that you would prefer (1, 2, 3…etc.)
___ Customer Services ___ Food & Beverage
___ Housekeeping
___ Retail
___ Maintenance/Grounds-keeper
___ Sports Equipment Rentals
___Lift Attendant ___
___ Kitchen
Any Job
Work Location Preference:
Please indicate in order of preference the work locations where you would prefer to work (1, 2, 3…etc.):
___ Whistler
___ Quebec
___ Vancouver ___ Banff
___ Any Location
___ Jasper
___ Vancouver Island
___ Ontario
*Please note that by stating any preferences you may limit your job placement options and as a result, we may not be able to accept you or assign
you to a job.
References
References need to be employers or community leaders (not friends or relatives) who can verify your suitability for
the position that you have applied for and your general character traits.
Reference One
Name:
Relationship to applicant:
Length of relationship with applicant:
Phone number:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Reference Two
Name:
Length of relationship with applicant:
Relationship to applicant:
Phone number:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Date Submitted: __________/__________/20__
Day
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Year
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Please proceed to next section – Section B
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Section B – Curriculum Vitae & References
Address, telephone number, email address
First and Last Name
Objective: 2-3 sentences explaining why you want to work in Canada and how it will help
your future career. Describe your career goal or ideal job.
Experience
Dates
Employer
Location
Employer
Location
University/Institution/School
Location
Organization
Location
Organization
Location
Job Title
Job description – example:
 Serve customers gourmet coffee
 Serve customers light café meals
 Cashier
 Light clean up duties at the end of each shift
Dates
Job Title
Job description – example:
 Customer Service
 Cashier
 Greeter and ticket checker
Education
Dates
Program
 Degree
 Relevant courses:
Volunteer Experience
Dates
Position/Title
Details
Leadership Experience
Dates
Details:
Special Skills, Interests and Hobbies:
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Section C – Participation Agreement (please sign second page then scan and email or fax)
Participation Agreement
This is a legally binding agreement
1)
I am able to work legally under the Co-Op study and work permits or Working Holiday permit.
2)
I understand I am responsible for all travel expenses to get to Canada and for travel within Canada.
3)
I understand that GO International/Tamwood International College cannot guarantee me a job position that meets my preferences.
4)
I understand that I am solely responsible for finding and paying for my own accommodation while in Canada. All expenses relating housing and daily living
including rent, utilities, furnishing, and food are my responsibility.
5)
I understand that I am expected to respect the property of the host company and will pay for property damage I cause. Destruction and/or theft of property will be
grounds for disciplinary action. I will obey all Canadian federal, provincial and local laws. I agree to comply with my Canadian employer’s rules and policies,
including but not limited to such matters as personal grooming and drug testing.
6)
I will carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position that GO International/Tamwood International College has arranged for me. I acknowledge that GO
International/Tamwood International College only facilitates an arrangement between my employer and me and that any assignment relationship is solely between
my employer and me.
7)
I confirm that my job assignment is temporary and runs for the duration specified in my placement details.
8)
I UNDERSTAND THAT GO INTERNATIONAL/TAMWOOD CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACTUAL HOURS OF WORK AS REPRESENTED IN THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION THAT
I WILL GET AT MY JOB AS MY HOURS OF WORK MAY BE AFFECTED BY BAD WEATHER, ECONOMIC EVENTS, SEASONAL BUSINESS FLUCUATIONS AND OTHER
FACTORS OUT OF THE CONTROL OF GO INTERNATIONAL/TAMWOOD. I UNDERSTAND I SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SOME JOBS WILL HAVE FLEXIBLE START DATES
AND REDUCED HOURS DUE TO WEATHER. I UNDERSTAND I WILL COME PREPARED WITH SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COVER MY EXPENSES SHOULD THESE PERIODS
OCCUR.
9)
I understand that GO International/Tamwood International College will assist me in finding one job only. GO International/Tamwood International College
will not locate secondary employment for me if I quit or get fired. Should either happen I will notify GO International/Tamwood International College in
writing of my change of employment status.
10) I understand GO International/Tamwood International College will find a job based a number factors which may include on the job market at the time, my
English skills, time of year, length of stay, previous work experience and education.
11) I understand I must accept the first job that is offered to me.
12) I agree that I will perform my duties to the best of my ability and indemnify without limitation, Go International, its directors, its employees, agents and
organizations affiliated with it, against any loss or damage suffered by any of them, or any claims made against any of them, as a result of any breach or
negligence by me during my participation in the program.
13) I understand that any cancellation is subject to GO International/Tamwood International College’s Cancellation Policy.
14) I confirm that all information stated on this application, my curriculum vitae (CV) and other submitted documentation is correct and I understand that any
information proven to be false may result in the cancellation of my program with no refund.
Please note that GO International/Tamwood International College does not “guarantee” any employment position or the amount of hours to be provided. GO
International/Tamwood International College is a conduit between the employer and the employee. Employment conditions can change before or after arrival.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
1. To be considered for a refund, you must submit a written and signed notice to GO International/Tamwood International College of
withdraw from the program 30 days prior to the start of the work term. Verbal notices will not be considered.
Refunds for BasicPlacement Program Option
2. If written notice of withdrawal is received more than thirty (30) calendar days before the Participant’s arrival in Canada, GO International will retain $100 of
the Program Fees under the contract as a cancellation fee, and refund the balance of the fees to the Participant.
3. If written notice of withdrawal is received less than thirty (30) calendar days before the Participant’s arrival in Canada, GO International will retain all of the
Program Fees under the contract.
Refunds before the Work Placement Starts
4. If written notice of withdrawal is received before the start of the applicant has had a job interview, Tamwood will retain $200 of the Work Placement Fees
under the contract as a cancellation fee, and refund the balance of the fees to the applicant.
5.
If the applicant withdraws from the program after a job interview has been arranged, Tamwood will retain the full Work Placement Fee as a cancellation fee.
6. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, if, after the interview with the company, the applicant is not offered a position by the employer, Tamwood attempt to secure up
to a maximum of two more interviews. If the applicant is not successful in getting a job offer as a result of these interviews, Tamwood is under no obligation to
arrange any more interviews for the applicant and the application can either pay Tamwood to arrange more interviews at a cost of C$300 per interview, or
withdraw from the program, in which case, Tamwood will retain $75 of the Work Placement Fee as a cancellation fee, and refund the balance of the Work
Placement Fee to the applicant, and the applicant is not entitled to any other refund from Tamwood or its booking agents, or to claim any loss or damage against
Tamwood or its booking agents arising from Tamwood failure to provide a work placement for the intern.
7. If the student fails to achieve the level of English skills required for Tamwood to start the work placement arranged for the student, Tamwood reserves the
right to cancel the student’s acceptance in the program and will refund the student the full work placement Fee in the form of a credit note that can be applied by
the student against the purchase price of English classes within 12 months of the date of the credit note.
8. If the applicant refuses to participate in the work placement arranged for him/her by Tamwood, Tamwood is under no obligation to arrange another work
placement for the applicant and the applicant can withdraw from the program or pay Tamwood to arrange another placement at a cost of $300 per additional
interview arranged. If the applicant withdraws from the program, the applicant forfeits his/her Work Placement Fee. The applicant is not entitled to any other
refund or to claim any losses against Tamwood or its agents, as result of his/her failure to secure a work placement
9. In the unlikely event that Tamwood is unable to arrange a work placement interview for the applicant, Tamwood will refund the full Work Placement Fee to
the applicant and the intern is not entitled to any other refund from Tamwood or its booking agents, or to claim any loss or damage against Tamwood or its
booking agents arising from Tamwood failure to provide a work placement for the intern.
10. Once the applicant has been assigned a position for his/her work placement, if the applicant requests a change to the dates of the work placement, Tamwood
will put the request to the host company who can either accept or reject the applicant’s request. If the host company accepts the request, the change in program
dates (and accommodation dates if necessary) will be made subject to the applicant paying Tamwood a Program Change Fee of C$75.
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Refunds after the Work Placement Starts
11. Once the applicant has started his/her work placement, if the applicant withdraws from the program or is dismissed from his/her employment by the
employer, the Program Fees are non-refundable.
Refunds of Other Fees
12. When homestay is selected, participants must provide written notification of cancellation of homestay accommodation a minimum of 4 weeks prior to
cancellation date in order to qualify for refund of unused accommodation fees. Homestay is not available in Vancouver during July to August and in
Whistler during November to April.
Payment of Refunds Owing to Participants
13. Refunds owing to a Participant eligible for a refund shall be paid to the Participant within thirty (30) days of GO International receiving written notification
of withdrawal, or within thirty (30) days of written notice of dismissal. All bank fees associated with payment of a refund are the responsibility of the
Participant. All refunds are in Canadian dollars.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY AND SIGN AFTER COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION. If you have any questions, please contact GO
International/Tamwood International College before you sign to these terms and conditions.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best for my knowledge and understand that any omission or misrepresentation of fact may be
considered reason for disqualification or dismissal. My signature below confirms that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules, terms and conditions
of the GO International/Tamwood International College English Co-Op Program and Canadian Working Holiday Program.
Signature:
____________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Witness Signature*: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
* Witness must be a parent, spouse, immediate family or referring agency
Relationship of Witness to Participant: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________
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