wannbecanadian said:
any body from calgary can provide some information on job market for finance and banking sector?
do you think MBA from USA will have huge impact on getting job?
how is the renting works? any links for getting app before landing there?
Thanks for help in advance.
Alberta is always good choice compare to Toronto. Currently market is down in Alberta because of the OIL price is down. For renting place , kijji.ca is the best website. Its always good to stay with friend or relative for some weeks and than rent a place. you can rent basement which is good for immigrants. It becomes colder than apartment but cheaper.
You can get basement from 800-1400. Depends on basement and furniture. All the Utilities mostly included in rent. In apartment , you need to pay extra for Utilities, Parking, Tenant insurance and internet.
if you are looking for banking job than its good to take the certification. check https://www.csi.ca/ website.
In Finance initially , you will not get good money but after you will be settle. Edmonton is also good place. Rent is cheaper in Edmonton. if you are engineers , Edmonton have lots of trade jobs. For computer Engineers, Calgary is good choice.
First, Second week - Apply for SIN Card ( Go to Nearest service canada , take landing paper , they will give
SIN number for all your family members.)
- Open Bank account.
- Apply for Health card once the Bank Statement comes. ( Go to Nearest Registry office)
- Start preparing Written Test - Driving exam . Once you get bank statement. Go to
nearest Registry for the Written test.
- PR card will come within 8 weeks. If you do not receive call customer service.
- For Job - Indeed, Kijji ( for retail, part time)
- Apply for Child benefit. ( you can get the form from Nearest Service Canada)
-Apply for GST benefit. ( you can get the form from Nearest Service Canada)
It will test you Patient for few months. if you keep trying all will be good.
Let me know for any query.