WHAT KIND OF WORK ARE YOU WILLING TO DO IN CANADA?

[amikety]

They moved to Alberta

Considering my profile says I live in Calgary....

150k may be a dream for some people. I'd take being happy, healthy, and safe. Obsession with money isn't a healthy trait. (Being wise with money, on the other hand, is a very good trait!)

 

[co16062012]

And this as well:


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/map/services.asp

your recommending moving all together sometimes its not that easy so instead of moving,

what are the possible sectors one can look work in for eg. i was reading they need truck and trailer drivers in Canada and they can make between 50-70grand per year.

 

[co16062012]

Considering my profile says I live in Calgary....

150k may be a dream for some people. I'd take being happy, healthy, and safe. Obsession with money isn't a healthy trait. (Being wise with money, on the other hand, is a very good trait!)

how much do you think is needed per year to be healthy, happy and safe.

 

[user828]

Nursing is pretty good, lot of women take up the courses and got jobs. Trucking is pretty good, and lot of places in Vancouver for phone support ( tech ) - I had a friend of India, 3rd week got 60K job in my company

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

I'll call that BS right now. I know no one that makes over 100K a year and these people own their own home (outright), take nice vacations, aren't up to their knees in debt, have kids, both have a car, etc. In fact, I don't know for sure, but I think my highest paid friend's household income is 70K a year combined.

OK. So why would I make that up? I only lived in Toronto for 30 years so what would I know.

The average Toronto mortgage is around $2000/month + hydro + cable/phone/internet/car insurance (2 cars)/house insurance/kid's activites/parking/home reno's/entertainment/food/clothing and all the little extras. That will run you close to $50000 right there.
You can certainly live in Toronto for much cheaper but you will be renting and the quality of life is not so good.

To rent a basic small 1 bedroom apartment in a reasonable part of town will cost you $1200/month. The average person makes about $500/week take home so that doesn't leave a person much.

 

[DaveSav]

Nursing is pretty good, lot of women take up the courses and got jobs. Trucking is pretty good, and lot of places in Vancouver for phone support ( tech ) - I had a friend of India, 3rd week got 60K job in my company

Our company is always looking for customer service, technical support and developers. It's actually hard to find qualified people. If someone has skills in any of those fields you'll have no issues finding a job in Vancouver.

 

[co16062012]

Our company is always looking for customer service, technical support and developers. It's actually hard to find qualified people. If someone has skills in any of those fields you'll have no issues finding a job in Vancouver.

maybe you can post HRM link to those post here so if someone looking they can find a job.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

your recommending moving all together sometimes its not that easy so instead of moving,

what are the possible sectors one can look work in for eg. i was reading they need truck and trailer drivers in Canada and they can make between 50-70grand per year.

Long haul driving is a hard life. You will be away from home alot and it is a dangerous job. One has to be careful with driving instruction to get your AZ licence. Lots of crooked training courses that take your money and don't train you properly.

 

[amikety]

OK. So why would I make that up? I only lived in Toronto for 30 years so what would I know.

The average Toronto mortgage is around $2000/month + hydro + cable/phone/internet/car insurance (2 cars)/house insurance/kid's activites/parking/home reno's/entertainment/food/clothing and all the little extras. That will run you close to $50000 right there.
You can certainly live in Toronto for much cheaper but you will be renting and the quality of life is not so good.

To rent a basic small 1 bedroom apartment in a reasonable part of town will cost you $1200/month. The average person makes about $500/week take home so that doesn't leave a person much.

If we were only talking about Toronto, maybe it would be true, but we are talking about the whole country. I've clearly stated I don't live in Toronto.

 

[co16062012]

Long haul driving is a hard life. You will be away from home alot and it is a dangerous job. One has to be careful with driving instruction to get your AZ licence. Lots of crooked training courses that take your money and don't train you properly.

WHAT SECTOR YOU RECOMMEND THEN

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

If we were only talking about Toronto, maybe it would be true, but we are talking about the whole country. I've clearly stated I don't live in Toronto.

And I was specifically talking about Toronto in regards to starting out in major urban areas. Calgary isn't quite there yet and Winnipeg will never make it that far. So you do yourself a favour by starting out in smaller communities. As you gain more success then you can move to a larger urban centre.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

WHAT SECTOR YOU RECOMMEND THEN

I have no idea what your skill sets are other than you are a master of the CAPSLOCK.

If you want a more physical labour type job and want to drive locally I would suggest Purolator, FedEx, UPS, DHL. You can apply to Canada Post as a supervisor. You need no experience or related education. The dumber you are the more room you have for advancement. You don't need to be a citizen to work for a Crown Corporation apparently. You can submit your resume with Air Canada. The money is shite to start but there are some good benefits down the road.

If you are a professional then the best plalce to start would be to join their specific associations. You can update your credentials through them as well as network. Some may have mentoring available to help you gain Canadian experience.

Keep checking JobsCanada and all other provincial and municipal sites for job openings.

 

[rebecassss]

If we were only talking about Toronto, maybe it would be true, but we are talking about the whole country. I've clearly stated I don't live in Toronto.

Relax dude, I thought we were talking about TO, too.

 

[Luckyman]

.....LinkedIn

I get calls even while I'm in the office for job offers from my LinkedIn profile.....and they always ask if I know someone if I turn down the offer. I know several immigrants that have had success with this as well.

Other places would be Government immigration settling programs....they help with english, resume, and interview skills....and also help target quick vocational or evening courses for target jobs.

The jobs are there....you just have to know how to find them.....then how to sell yourself.....then how to keep them.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

.....LinkedIn

I get calls even while I'm in the office for job offers from my LinkedIn profile.....and they always ask if I know someone if I turn down the offer. I know several immigrants that have had success with this as well.

Other places would be Government immigration settling programs....they help with english, resume, and interview skills....and also help target quick vocational or evening courses for target jobs.

The jobs are there....you just have to know how to find them.....then how to sell yourself.....then how to keep them.

Best advice ever.

There are so many resources available online to use. Think of what it was like looking for work before the internet?