Enough survival jobs in Toronto & GTA

[Romford]

Once again excellent information from seniors. explorer101 and Qorax
I would like to request to give us more information like
House or condo to rent?
How much would be the rent?
What about mobile connection, which one is the best?
Any idea about buying car etc
Which bank and what type of bank account?
What credit card?
Any one lucky enough to got mortgage?
Broadband?
Landline phone?
What area to live?
Kids scholing. etc etc etc etc

I am sure above are the normal things almost all landed immigrants going thourgh or went through, so why not drop us few lines and please share you experience.

 

[explorer101]

House or condo to rent?

Condo Bachelors $ 700 onwards
1 bed room $ 850 onwards
2 bed room $ 950 onwards
Townhouse $1600 onwards
basement apt $650 onwards
shared rooms $400 onwards
What about mobile connection, which one is the best?

WIND WIND AND WIND $35 unlimited, no contract, pre paid

Any idea about buying car etc
Lots of option, new cars, used cars, leased cars.
Cars are not expensive but insurance is quite expensive.
Most of cars run on petrol
See that used car should not have rust.


Which bank and what type of bank account?
New immigrants - Scotia bank - free banking for 1 year, $ 1000 credit limit, free locker, good service

What credit card?
Scotia Bank -Visa


Any one lucky enough to got mortgage?
Mortgage without income proof comes with 35 % down payment. With income proof 10 % down payment

Broadband?
I dont know, get free from my landlord

Landline phone?
Dont have

What area to live?
For Toronto and GTA , any place where one can get bus ( TTC, Mississauga , Bramption Transit) easily, subway is nearby, prefer a place where all three or two services are available,, library is nearby, neighbourhood service is available nearby, mall is nearby, school is nearby etc etc and most important where one is having job or where one can get survival job.
.

Kids scholing. etc etc etc etc
>>> Most of schools are good,
Admission is based on age of child.
No books to carry.
Little/ No home work
admission is matter of right
no school dress
lots of activities in school
teachers are very nice
Dont talk too much about studies to teacher, she would get offended.

 

[peanuts]

House or condo to rent?

Condo Bachelors $ 700 onwards
1 bed room $ 850 onwards
2 bed room $ 950 onwards
Townhouse $1600 onwards
basement apt $650 onwards
shared rooms $400 onwards
What about mobile connection, which one is the best?

WIND WIND AND WIND $35 unlimited, no contract, pre paid

Any idea about buying car etc
Lots of option, new cars, used cars, leased cars.
Cars are not expensive but insurance is quite expensive.
Most of cars run on petrol
See that used car should not have rust.


Which bank and what type of bank account?
New immigrants - Scotia bank - free banking for 1 year, $ 1000 credit limit, free locker, good service

What credit card?
Scotia Bank -Visa


Any one lucky enough to got mortgage?
Mortgage without income proof comes with 35 % down payment. With income proof 10 % down payment

Broadband?
I dont know, get free from my landlord

Landline phone?
Dont have

What area to live?
For Toronto and GTA , any place where one can get bus ( TTC, Mississauga , Bramption Transit) easily, subway is nearby, prefer a place where all three or two services are available,, library is nearby, neighbourhood service is available nearby, mall is nearby, school is nearby etc etc and most important where one is having job or where one can get survival job.
.

Kids scholing. etc etc etc etc
>>> Most of schools are good,
Admission is based on age of child.
No books to carry.
Little/ No home work
admission is matter of right
no school dress
lots of activities in school
teachers are very nice
Dont talk too much about studies to teacher, she would get offended.

thanks for posting explorer! very informative!

 

[info-gc]

So how long does it take a newcomer on average to get lets say an IT job in the GTA?
What qualifications are needed? Do you need to have your diplomas formally recognized by a Canadian institution?

 

[qorax]

So how long does it take a newcomer on average to get lets say an IT job in the GTA?
What qualifications are needed? Do you need to have your diplomas formally recognized by a Canadian institution?

1. I know of guys who got their openings within 2 months... IT included... in the GTA.

2. Yes, accreditation of our foreign quals is a must. And some additional (Canadian) certifications helps.

Qorax

 

[azaman]

1. I know of guys who got their openings within 2 months... IT included... in the GTA.

2. Yes, accreditation of our foreign quals is a must. And some additional (Canadian) certifications helps.

Qorax

Hi Qorax,

1) You said teachers have less opportunities than others. what about researchers? if i want to try for a research fellowship/jobs in social science (islamism and militancy research to be specific) in which i have experience, education and training?

2) what about going for a phd research in the Uni? will i have to finance myself or there are financial support for that?

3) and what about running a programme/business on 'healthy living' as a self-employed person. it's a fitness and healthy living programme i developed over the years out of my passion/interest. i am trained in australia and malaysia for that. also completed a certificate course in australia on healthy living. it is probably not a regulated profession in canada? how can i start it after arrival?

pls shed some light on the above issues.

thanks

zaman

 

[canada0801]

Dont talk too much about studies to teacher, she would get offended.

;D

 

[ripon243]

I really appreciate about Explorer101 & Qorax,,,they r really nice people....helping a lot from initial application to landing.....nice nice nice .........its perfect man,,,,,God will bless u as both of u are helping new immigrants a lot....


Thanks from my heart.....................

 

[Deeaar]

House or condo to rent?

Condo Bachelors $ 700 onwards
1 bed room $ 850 onwards
2 bed room $ 950 onwards
Townhouse $1600 onwards
basement apt $650 onwards
shared rooms $400 onwards
What about mobile connection, which one is the best?

WIND WIND AND WIND $35 unlimited, no contract, pre paid

Any idea about buying car etc
Lots of option, new cars, used cars, leased cars.
Cars are not expensive but insurance is quite expensive.
Most of cars run on petrol
See that used car should not have rust.


Which bank and what type of bank account?
New immigrants - Scotia bank - free banking for 1 year, $ 1000 credit limit, free locker, good service

What credit card?
Scotia Bank -Visa


Any one lucky enough to got mortgage?
Mortgage without income proof comes with 35 % down payment. With income proof 10 % down payment

Broadband?
I dont know, get free from my landlord

Landline phone?
Dont have

What area to live?
For Toronto and GTA , any place where one can get bus ( TTC, Mississauga , Bramption Transit) easily, subway is nearby, prefer a place where all three or two services are available,, library is nearby, neighbourhood service is available nearby, mall is nearby, school is nearby etc etc and most important where one is having job or where one can get survival job.
.

Kids scholing. etc etc etc etc
>>> Most of schools are good,
Admission is based on age of child.
No books to carry.
Little/ No home work
admission is matter of right
no school dress
lots of activities in school
teachers are very nice
Dont talk too much about studies to teacher, she would get offended.

Very Informative....thanx for the post. it really helps.

 

[hunker]

1. I know of guys who got their openings within 2 months... IT included... in the GTA.

2. Yes, accreditation of our foreign quals is a must. And some additional (Canadian) certifications helps.

Qorax

Hi Qorax,

please tell me the link to get my credentials' accrediation.

please help as I am trying this since last 3 weeks and unable to find a proper website

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax,

please tell me the link to get my credentials' accrediation.

please help as I am trying this since last 3 weeks and unable to find a proper website

Our own David Cohen writes about it here...
http://www.canadavisa.com/foreign-credential-assessment.html

Qorax

 

[ami_j]

hello everyone,

I am pharmacist from india and want to know about pharmacy job market in canada.which area is good calgary/gta.my pr is in process.

please help me I need advise from all seniors.

 

[jho111]

Very informative survival tips indeed, thanks for initiating this thread..Well done, Seniors! ;D ;D ;D

 

[Chami]

Hi Qorax,

1) You said teachers have less opportunities than others. what about researchers? if i want to try for a research fellowship/jobs in social science (islamism and militancy research to be specific) in which i have experience, education and training?

2) what about going for a phd research in the Uni? will i have to finance myself or there are financial support for that?

3) and what about running a programme/business on 'healthy living' as a self-employed person. it's a fitness and healthy living programme i developed over the years out of my passion/interest. i am trained in australia and malaysia for that. also completed a certificate course in australia on healthy living. it is probably not a regulated profession in canada? how can i start it after arrival?

pls shed some light on the above issues.

thanks

zaman

1. check university websites
2. PHD is fully paid by the University, u'll get stipend as well for living and basic needs which is enough. Try to search: University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson (richer university - higher stipend)
3. For opening bsns u need to get license first, register yr bsns, find/prepare a place to rent, open bsns acct in a bank (20 mins), advertise it (word of mouth would work in the beginning before running yr bsns). The area is the key: 'women only' is good within the muslim population

I WOULD DO #2 AND LATER #3

Good luck,
Chami

 

[swapnochary]

@ Chami

I got my Visa, planning to move by march,11 . My first target is to get admission for MS degree, pls tell me

1. how to take preparation for a top ranked uni.
2. is it possible to get scholarship and admission before landing ?
3. should i sit for academic IELTS (my GT IELTS(7.0) will be expired by april 2011) ?

pls reply ......

thanks..

swapnochary

1. check university websites
2. PHD is fully paid by the University, u'll get stipend as well for living and basic needs which is enough. Try to search: University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson (richer university - higher stipend)
3. For opening bsns u need to get license first, register yr bsns, find/prepare a place to rent, open bsns acct in a bank (20 mins), advertise it (word of mouth would work in the beginning before running yr bsns). The area is the key: 'women only' is good within the muslim population

I WOULD DO #2 AND LATER #3

Good luck,
Chami