When does one apply for job?

[kokyau1609]

Hi. Say I have already gotten my PR approval, would it be best for me to start looking for job before my arrival to Canada? I don’t like to just sit at home and play the waiting game.

If I do apply before landing in Canada, should I tick that I’m eligible to work in Canada?

My NOC is 2132

Edit: I have already completed my BSc in a Canadian uni so I don’t think there’s a need to assess my education

 

[canuck78]

Most employers prefer or you to be in Canada already or want you to be able to come in for an interview. You can certainly do some legwork or makes some contacts. Are you licensed in Canada and the province you want to work in? That will impact your ability to apply early.

 

[kokyau1609]

Most employers prefer or you to be in Canada already or want you to be able to come in for an interview.

Thanks for the reply. That’s what I thought but I’m hoping that they would be using tools like video chat.

Are you licensed in Canada and the province you want to work in? That will impact your ability to apply early.

I didn’t have time to apply for APEGM but I’m pretty certain that all Engineering graduates from accredited unis in Canada, by default be a part of Engineers Canasa am I right?

 

[canuck78]

There might be a 1st interview by video chat but most companies expect you to be flexible and be able to come in for a 2nd interview relatively soon. There may be an assumption that you are not ready to move if you are not in Canada. There are quite a lot of competition for engineering jobs so a local address always help. Not sure if there is some special provincial licensing you need to do. Also hard to time job opportunities with PPR.