What Are Some Easy Skilled Trades To Get Into For Canadian Work Experience?

[TacticalPolarBird]

I have a work permit but am struggling to find a job in my field (software). I'm running out of my time on my permit and I want to at least get 1 year of valid Canadian work experience before the permit expires.

I've read that there are some apprenticeships out there which you can join to become a plumber, welder, carpenter, etc. and the demand is practically limitless so you're pretty much guaranteed to find work? Because construction is booming in Canada so they need all the help they can get?

Is that true? If so, what's a good option to get into? I'm in BC.

 

[scylla]

I have a work permit but am struggling to find a job in my field (software). I'm running out of my time on my permit and I want to at least get 1 year of valid Canadian work experience before the permit expires.

I've read that there are some apprenticeships out there which you can join to become a plumber, welder, carpenter, etc. and the demand is practically limitless so you're pretty much guaranteed to find work? Because construction is booming in Canada so they need all the help they can get?

Is that true? If so, what's a good option to get into? I'm in BC.

I would say that all three of these are in very high demand. However it takes 3-5 years to get through the training and apprenticeship program to be certified in the trade.

How long do you have remaining on your work permit? If you have another three years, this might be doable.

 

[Naturgrl]

I have a work permit but am struggling to find a job in my field (software). I'm running out of my time on my permit and I want to at least get 1 year of valid Canadian work experience before the permit expires.

I've read that there are some apprenticeships out there which you can join to become a plumber, welder, carpenter, etc. and the demand is practically limitless so you're pretty much guaranteed to find work? Because construction is booming in Canada so they need all the help they can get?

Is that true? If so, what's a good option to get into? I'm in BC.

Skilled Trades Certification | SkilledTradesBC

Read the link. You most likely need another study permit to complete the education portion. You need to become an approved apprentice with an employer. Apprenticeship can be up to 9000 hours of work before you are licensed.

 

[Buletruck]

I have a work permit but am struggling to find a job in my field (software). I'm running out of my time on my permit and I want to at least get 1 year of valid Canadian work experience before the permit expires.

I've read that there are some apprenticeships out there which you can join to become a plumber, welder, carpenter, etc. and the demand is practically limitless so you're pretty much guaranteed to find work? Because construction is booming in Canada so they need all the help they can get?

Is that true? If so, what's a good option to get into? I'm in BC.

While trade training programs are open to Foreign students, you need to be either a PR of citizen to get an apprenticeship.

 

[scylla]

While trade training programs are open to Foreign students, you need to be either a PR of citizen to get an apprenticeship.

That's an excellent point.

 

[TacticalPolarBird]

I would say that all three of these are in very high demand. However it takes 3-5 years to get through the training and apprenticeship program to be certified in the trade.

How long do you have remaining on your work permit? If you have another three years, this might be doable.

I have a little more than 2 years. But doesn't the training time depend on the profession? This link says the training time for a baker can be between 12 weeks and 3 years ( https://skilledtradesbc.ca/baker )

 

[TacticalPolarBird]

While trade training programs are open to Foreign students, you need to be either a PR of citizen to get an apprenticeship.

But why would college/university study programs be open to study-permit holders, but not apprenticeships?

 

[Naturgrl]

But why would college/university study programs be open to study-permit holders, but not apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are for PRs or citizens only because of the time required to get certification/license. Bakers require 5400 hours of apprenticeship so around 4-5 years which is beyond the scope of a PGWP. And then you can write the exam. The training says 12 weeks over three years. For example, I know someone who just started plumbing. Completed one semester of training and will now apprentice for up to 9000 hours.

 

[scylla]

I have a little more than 2 years. But doesn't the training time depend on the profession? This link says the training time for a baker can be between 12 weeks and 3 years ( https://skilledtradesbc.ca/baker )

No - it doesn't say that. It says 12 weeks OVER 3 years. Not between 12 weeks and 3 years. You take 12 weeks of training spread over 3 years and you also need to separately achieve the 5,400 hours of work based training (which would take an absolute minimum of 3 years to achieve - but more likely 4).

 

[Buletruck]

But why would college/university study programs be open to study-permit holders, but not apprenticeships?

College programs do not include any practical (work) experience. As noted by others, an apprenticeship requires the apprentice to be sponsored by an employer. The program consists of 9-10 months of work, followed by 2-3 months of in class theory. The problem you run into is the combination of work/schooling to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship (I.e. dou need a WP or a SV?).