Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician

[Abbas_12]

Hey everyone,

I am a foreigner, who has just been accepted into an accredited Canadian Medical Laboratory Technology program.

How is the job market for this profession in Canada, specially in Alberta, Ontario, or Saskatchewan? What are the realistic chances of a foreign graduate to find a job in/related-to the field, assuming after graduation I already obtained the Post-Graduation Work Permit?

Also during my studies, what kind of jobs can I realistically have, whether on-campus or off-campus, to help with the living expenses and limit spending from my savings as much as possible?

 

[scylla]

Which school will you be attending?

 

[Abbas_12]

Which school will you be attending?

New Brunswick Community College

 

[Abbas_12]

Gee, that's more than helpful...

 

[scylla]

Gee, that's more than helpful...

This is a web site where people offer their help for free. Sometimes it takes a few days to get a reply because all of us have lives / jobs that are frankly more important than this forum. If you are expecting immediate responses - this isn't the place for you - hire a lawyer. Otherwise, if you want information for free, you'll need to learn to be patient.

The school you're attending is recognized by CIC. This means that you will qualify for an off campus work permit and a post graduate work permit (assuming your course is at least eight months long). You will be able to cover some of your expenses with an off campus work permit. But since you are limited to working 20 hours per week and the jobs available are typically minimum wage - you should not expect to cover either your living expenses or your tuition completely.

I don't work in your industry and have no idea how likely it is that you will get a job in your field after you graduate - or where you can find the highest concentration of open position. However I can tell you that employers typically give preference to Canadian candidates over foreign students.

 

[Abbas_12]

This is a web site where people offer their help for free. Sometimes it takes a few days to get a reply because all of us have lives / jobs that are frankly more important than this forum. If you are expecting immediate responses - this isn't the place for you - hire a lawyer. Otherwise, if you want information for free, you'll need to learn to be patient.

The school you're attending is recognized by CIC. This means that you will qualify for an off campus work permit and a post graduate work permit (assuming your course is at least eight months long). You will be able to cover some of your expenses with an off campus work permit. But since you are limited to working 20 hours per week and the jobs available are typically minimum wage - you should not expect to cover either your living expenses or your tuition completely.

I don't work in your industry and have no idea how likely it is that you will get a job in your field after you graduate - or where you can find the highest concentration of open position. However I can tell you that employers typically give preference to Canadian candidates over foreign students.

Sorry, I was honestly just joking... I realize all of what you said in the first paragraph, and as far as I am aware, I am pretty patient.

Thanks for the info and for your time.