WHICH CITY TO LAND ? -for New Immigrants

[steaky]

HI FRIENDS,

I AM MILAN THAKAR FROM INDIA

I WILL TRY TO CAME AT VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA TO NEXT 3-4 MONTHS WITH W1 VISA.

IS IT SAFE PLACE FOR NEW CAMERS ?????

Don't shout!!!!! What do you mean CAMERS? Are you trying to say comers or camels?

 

[milanthakar10]

comers

 

[steaky]

comers

There are always pockets of unsafe areas, but most are pretty safe for everyone.

 

[ankie]

Guys, Any pointers for someone looking for a job in supply chain, demand planning sort of profile? How easy or tough it would be to find and which state will present the best scenario?

 

[HassanH]

There are always pockets of unsafe areas, but most are pretty safe for everyone.

Hi Steaky,

I'm gonna be moving to Vancouver, just wondering, how's the job there? IT/Tech fields mainly if you have any idea. I guess I wanna know how easy would it be to get a job in that field.. thanks!

 

[steaky]

Hi Steaky,

I'm gonna be moving to Vancouver, just wondering, how's the job there? IT/Tech fields mainly if you have any idea. I guess I wanna know how easy would it be to get a job in that field.. thanks!

Sorry! You have to figure it yourself.

 

[sidhardh]

WHICH CITY TO LAND? -for FSW without AEO & friends/relatives

My opinion: TORONTO.
-It has a bigger job basket, for any occupation. Thus, the share is bigger -so the opportunities are larger.
-Weather wise, it is not that bad. Perfectly manageable even in winters or summers.
-Cost of living wise, quite Ok too -quite compititive vis-a-vis the other deciding factors.
-The higest minority populace. Ppl are extremely tolerant to race, color, creed, faith etc.
-Land there first, take a 'survival job', which'll be easier here & move to any city after getting the choice job.
-Important: It's not the profession of a newcomer, but the initial survival that'd be the decider for a city.

VANCOUVER:
Very aptly said by others before on this forum. It's the best city weather wise & has a charmed beauty. Quite nice minority populace, yes -Indians rock here. But, better avoided.
-No or minimal jobs today for any field. (note: the winter olympics thing is temp)
-The costliest city to settle down.
-Housing costs are sky rocketting.
-Not at all a good choice for a newcomer, w/out AOE or friends/relatives support.
-What's the point of all that beauty, if u do not have money in ur pocket?

CALGARY-EDMONTON CORRIDOR:
Very nicely coming-up. Weather is cold, but adjustable [Edmonton needs adaptation though]. Has the 'rockies' to enhance its beauty. A perfect alternative to Vancouver. But:
-Newcomers should take it as a 2nd choice to Toronto. Due to the factors I said under Toronto.
-Damn good for establishing a business. (no provincial tax)
-Essentially a befitting place for Oil & Gas sector, which also makes other jobs available in their HOs.
-But remember again: For newcomer jobs, take Toronto as POE.

There is nothing wrong in other Canadian cities. But this post is meant for newcomers, looking for instant jobs, not for business; and for those who do not have an AOE or freinds/relatives to initially assist. Else, any other city has its own merits/demerits.

Ps: I have visited all the above cities. But my views are based on limited info. The actual residents, who are on this forum, might have a better opinion.

Am dentist, permanent resident, please suggest me provinnce or city to land.
I got friend in halifax. Should I go there or toronto?
What area courses I can look for?
Any health care course like health informatics or mha or mph ?

 

[sidhardh]

WHICH CITY TO LAND? -for FSW without AEO & friends/relatives

My opinion: TORONTO.
-It has a bigger job basket, for any occupation. Thus, the share is bigger -so the opportunities are larger.
-Weather wise, it is not that bad. Perfectly manageable even in winters or summers.
-Cost of living wise, quite Ok too -quite compititive vis-a-vis the other deciding factors.
-The higest minority populace. Ppl are extremely tolerant to race, color, creed, faith etc.
-Land there first, take a 'survival job', which'll be easier here & move to any city after getting the choice job.
-Important: It's not the profession of a newcomer, but the initial survival that'd be the decider for a city.

VANCOUVER:
Very aptly said by others before on this forum. It's the best city weather wise & has a charmed beauty. Quite nice minority populace, yes -Indians rock here. But, better avoided.
-No or minimal jobs today for any field. (note: the winter olympics thing is temp)
-The costliest city to settle down.
-Housing costs are sky rocketting.
-Not at all a good choice for a newcomer, w/out AOE or friends/relatives support.
-What's the point of all that beauty, if u do not have money in ur pocket?

CALGARY-EDMONTON CORRIDOR:
Very nicely coming-up. Weather is cold, but adjustable [Edmonton needs adaptation though]. Has the 'rockies' to enhance its beauty. A perfect alternative to Vancouver. But:
-Newcomers should take it as a 2nd choice to Toronto. Due to the factors I said under Toronto.
-Damn good for establishing a business. (no provincial tax)
-Essentially a befitting place for Oil & Gas sector, which also makes other jobs available in their HOs.
-But remember again: For newcomer jobs, take Toronto as POE.

There is nothing wrong in other Canadian cities. But this post is meant for newcomers, looking for instant jobs, not for business; and for those who do not have an AOE or freinds/relatives to initially assist. Else, any other city has its own merits/demerits.

Ps: I have visited all the above cities. But my views are based on limited info. The actual residents, who are on this forum, might have a better opinion.

Thanks for the post. Where you located?
As am dentist, where should I land initially, as there are many opinions, can't decide, confused Pls guide me.
Regarding course should I go for mha or mph or health informatics ?
Thank you.

 

[qorax]

Thanks for the post. Where you located?
As am dentist, where should I land initially, as there are many opinions, can't decide, confused Pls guide me.
Regarding course should I go for mha or mph or health informatics ?
Thank you.

The location of your [initial] settling down might not be based on your job prospects alone ~ but also based on many other factors like affinity to your diaspora, cost of living, presence of friends/relatives, ease of integration, flight travel to your homeland etc.

And like regular doctors a dentist needs to be re-educated here to be able to work. Initially you will not be able to obtain a job in your field of expertise. However, you must work to support yourself and your family.

 

[SithLord]

So Vancouver is not a good first choice for newcomers who have no family or friends in Vancouver? I was looking at Vancouver

 

[canuck78]

So Vancouver is not a good first choice for newcomers who have no family or friends in Vancouver? I was looking at Vancouver

Cost of living is very high and if you live in the suburbs commuting is very slow. Are you a graphic designer? Are you looking to be employed in that field? I would probably suggest one of the mid-sized Canadian cities where the cost of living is lower and competition for jobs may be lower. As a young person in Canada you should remain flexible about moving if you find a good job opportunity. That's what young Canadians do especially if they are single.

Have seen other comments from dentists. If you want to continue practicing dentistry there is a surplus of dentists in Vancouver and Toronto. Had a friend graduate from U of T and he said he would never consider either because the market is just too saturated.

 

[SithLord]

Cost of living is very high and if you live in the suburbs commuting is very slow. Are you a graphic designer? Are you looking to be employed in that field? I would probably suggest one of the mid-sized Canadian cities where the cost of living is lower and competition for jobs may be lower. As a young person in Canada you should remain flexible about moving if you find a good job opportunity. That's what young Canadians do especially if they are single.

Have seen other comments from dentists. If you want to continue practicing dentistry there is a surplus of dentists in Vancouver and Toronto. Had a friend graduate from U of T and he said he would never consider either because the market is just too saturated.

Yes I'm a graphic designer. So you suggest cities like Ottawa or Calgary instead of Vancouver for me?

 

[JiPo]

What abt Ottawa ?

Did you land in Ottawa ? How would rate it ?

 

[canuck78]

Did you land in Ottawa ? How would rate it ?

Land where is convenient and then apply for positions throughout Canada.