Most of us would love to travel all the time but actually doing it can be a challenge. We either can't get the time off work or are to broke to afford it. Well, wouldn't it be nice to have a job that actually pays for you to travel the country?
If you're in major need of a vacation, maybe it's really just time for a new job. If you have a job that pays you to travel, you get the best of both worlds! Listed below are the average wages for each job but keep in mind it varies a lot depending on which company you work for, experience, years worked, etc. So pull that resume out and get ready to make that money. Here are 8 Jobs In Canada That Will Pay For You To Travel The Country.
Train Service Attendant
No post secondary education required and companies like Via Rail offer paid training. You are responsible for customer service on the train while travelling all over the country.
Average Wage Approx: $50,000/year
Train Conductor
No post secondary education required and two of our countries biggest railway companies, CP and CN, offer paid training. You are responsible for operational duties of the train and they offer temporary transfers all around Canada.
Average Wage Approx: $80,000/year
Vehicle Delivery
Canada DriveAway will pay you to drive a vehicle that needs to be transported from point A to point B. It's a side job that basically pays for your travel expenses in return for driving a car for them.
Average Wage Approx: $0 (just travel expenses) - $400
Flight Attendant
No post secondary education required and companies like Westjet and Air Canada offer paid training. You are responsible for customer service and safety on the aircraft while flying all over the country/world.
Average Wage Approx: $70,000/year
Pilot
Aviation schooling and a flying license are a requirement but companies like Westjet and Air Canada offer great pay in return. You are responsible for safely flying the aircraft all over the country/world.
Average Wage Approx: $115,000/year
Travel Nurse
A nursing degree is previously required but companies like Travel Nurse let you see the country while never missing a pay check. You get paid travel and accommodations while exploring the country while you work.
Average Wage Approx: $90,000/year
Trucker
No post secondary education required but you do need your Class 1/AZ license and companies like Bison Transport offer additional paid training. You are responsible for successfully transporting goods while driving across North America.
Average Wage Approx: $50,000/year
Motor Coach Operator
No post secondary education required and companies like Greyhound offer partially paid training. You are responsible for transporting packages and people safely all over North America.
Average Wage Approx: $40,000/year