When I initially decided to do a season overseas, ...

When I initially decided to do a season overseas, I didn't really know when or where I wanted to do it. (I'm from Melbourne, Australia).
I looked up google and Global Work and Travel Co. were one of the first options to come up.
I navigated through their website and made an enquiry. Within 24hrs I was contacted and pretty much signed up straight away. I guess the things that drew me were the support I would be given from the steps needed to get my work visa, job opportunities, to support 24/7 from when I arrived and other perks as well.
I worked with about 5 different people from the company and it was good to be able to work with people from different departments even though it got a bit confusing sometimes.
Each member of the team was efficient, helpful and responsive, and I appreciated this aspect of the experience as I like to get things done.
The downsides were the job opportunities available. I got 3, however wished that I were given a few more. I feel that this may be part of the nature of seasonal work and dependent on partner employers and weather, as well as your particular experiences in your cv.
That being said, my choice in the end was Blue Mountain, Ontario and I am super excited to be heading there early next week.
Tips: Keep in mind that you can book your own flights and insurance if the cost is slightly unmanageable, I found that depending on where you came from, this varied but was happy to pay the price for ease and efficiency.
Arriving in Canada was easy enough, the process from customs through to attaining a working visa took around 90min as the airport was very busy and hostel was 30min from the airport via aerocar.
The hostel is fantastic, clean, free breaky, discounts and providing true Canadian/Vancouverian (haha) experiences.
Oh and the weather was a mix of rainy, cloud and sun. That's a Vancouver November for you. But I was still able to do the activities I set out to do- bike ride around Stanley Park, head to Granville Island Market and will be going out to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain tomorrow. I definitely prepared with a rain poncho and umbrella.
Apart from the touristy stuff, orientation was straight forward and I finally got to meet my trip coordinator (Chrissy) and was able to complete the final requirements for working in Canada (bank account and social security).
Thanks so much Global Work and Travel.Co! This is definitely a bucket list item checked off my list. :) (4.5stars)