WHICH CITY TO LAND ? -for New Immigrants

[yezdi_in]

Doesnt matter..u can land any day and that can b fine..All u need is yur sin number which u can get thru the airport itself if yur flight arrives at daytime. If not take that on monday..y so hurry? rest yurself
TD bank is nowadays opens on sunday also..


WS

Thanks friend

 

[Jatpunjabi]

WHICH CITY TO LAND? -for FSW without AEO & friends/relatives

My opinion: TORONTO.
-It has a bigger job basket, for any occupation. Thus, the share is bigger -so the opportunities are larger.
-Weather wise, it is not that bad. Perfectly manageable even in winters or summers.
-Cost of living wise, quite Ok too -quite compititive vis-a-vis the other deciding factors.
-The higest minority populace. Ppl are extremely tolerant to race, color, creed, faith etc.
-Land there first, take a 'survival job', which'll be easier here & move to any city after getting the choice job.
-Important: It's not the profession of a newcomer, but the initial survival that'd be the decider for a city.

VANCOUVER:
Very aptly said by others before on this forum. It's the best city weather wise & has a charmed beauty. Quite nice minority populace, yes -Indians rock here. But, better avoided.
-No or minimal jobs today for any field. (note: the winter olympics thing is temp)
-The costliest city to settle down.
-Housing costs are sky rocketting.
-Not at all a good choice for a newcomer, w/out AOE or friends/relatives support.
-What's the point of all that beauty, if u do not have money in ur pocket?

CALGARY-EDMONTON CORRIDOR:
Very nicely coming-up. Weather is cold, but adjustable [Edmonton needs adaptation though]. Has the 'rockies' to enhance its beauty. A perfect alternative to Vancouver. But:
-Newcomers should take it as a 2nd choice to Toronto. Due to the factors I said under Toronto.
-Damn good for establishing a business. (no provincial tax)
-Essentially a befitting place for Oil & Gas sector, which also makes other jobs available in their HOs.
-But remember again: For newcomer jobs, take Toronto as POE.

There is nothing wrong in other Canadian cities. But this post is meant for newcomers, looking for instant jobs, not for business; and for those who do not have an AOE or freinds/relatives to initially assist. Else, any other city has its own merits/demerits.

Ps: I have visited all the above cities. But my views are based on limited info. The actual residents, who are on this forum, might have a better opinion.

Dear qorax,
I am a mechanical engineer from India
having work experience of total 11 years
(six years as mechanical engineer + five years as engineering manager mechanical)
in the same company.
I need your advise to select the Canadian city for settelement with good job prospective.
I have applied against FSW-2013.
my observation is as follows :

Vancouver (BC) :
1. I have a close relative well settled since last 10 years in Surrey
2. Two friends also
3. weather is better
4. large Indian population
But
1. Job opportunities to my occupation i.e NOC0211 limited

Calagery (Alberta):
1. i think better job opportunities to my occupation i.e NOC0211.
2. one friend settled there since last 6 years
but
1. No relative
2. cold weather
3. costly city

Winnipeg (Manitoba):
1.two friends
but
1. too cold weather
2. no idea about job opportunities

Hamilton (Ontario):
1. One very close relative since last four years (on work permit)
but
1. no idea about job opportunities

Kindly advise to select the best possible option from above cities

 

[jordi alba]

what about Moncton, New Brunswick for international student.what is the living cost are there part time jobs available for newcomers I am thinking of doing diploma of information technology in network administration from moncton. Thanks.

 

[Moeomar]

Dear Qorax .. Please answer

My family and I are moving to Canada this summer. We're thinking of establishing our own business with my uncle who already lives in Calgary. It's gonna be like a super market with a big pharmacy(I don't know how to describe it any better in english) because my mother and uncle are pharmacists. We still haven't decided If we're gonna go to Toronto or Calgary, Which do you think is better so start a business like that ?

 

[Leon]

Dear qorax,
I am a mechanical engineer from India
having work experience of total 11 years
(six years as mechanical engineer + five years as engineering manager mechanical)
in the same company.
I need your advise to select the Canadian city for settelement with good job prospective.
I have applied against FSW-2013.
my observation is as follows :

Vancouver (BC) :
1. I have a close relative well settled since last 10 years in Surrey
2. Two friends also
3. weather is better
4. large Indian population
But
1. Job opportunities to my occupation i.e NOC0211 limited

Calagery (Alberta):
1. i think better job opportunities to my occupation i.e NOC0211.
2. one friend settled there since last 6 years
but
1. No relative
2. cold weather
3. costly city

Winnipeg (Manitoba):
1.two friends
but
1. too cold weather
2. no idea about job opportunities

Hamilton (Ontario):
1. One very close relative since last four years (on work permit)
but
1. no idea about job opportunities

Kindly advise to select the best possible option from above cities

The best place to settle is where you get a job. I would recommend setting up base with friends but travel around and apply until you get a job. Then you can decide where to settle.

 

[rawdah]

The best place to settle is where you get a job. I would recommend setting up base with friends but travel around and apply until you get a job. Then you can decide where to settle.

In terms of attractiveness as place to move for work, Regina and Calgary top the list, with the highest median levels of employment income, among the lowest jobless rates and relatively low tax burdens.

 

[Jatpunjabi]

The best place to settle is where you get a job. I would recommend setting up base with friends but travel around and apply until you get a job. Then you can decide where to settle.

thanks leon

 

[hihello!]

We are first time immigrant is it ok that our port of entry is in calgary? Or it is necessary to have our port of entry in Vancouver?

 

[Sarah1]

I think anywhere in Alberta is good. It's the only rich province at the moment with low unemployment. After you gain canadian experience and save some bucks, then you can move where you like.

 

[donwin4real]

I think anywhere in Alberta is good. It's the only rich province at the moment with low unemployment. After you gain canadian experience and save some bucks, then you can move where you like.

Thanx for this info as I will be landing in Edmonton in March with my family

 

[donwin4real]

We are first time immigrant is it ok that our port of entry is in calgary? Or it is necessary to have our port of entry in Vancouver?

It depends on where you really want to land @ first....if it's Calgary, let your POE be in Calgary....and the same if it's Vancouver!

Remember, as a FSW, you can land anywhere except Quebec...

All the best!

 

[NancyG]

Hi,

Can anyone help understand the food industry demand in Canada. I have applied under 2263 - Food inspector. Can you recommend which part of Canada has better opportunities for food industry?

Also my husband works in IT so we are looking for a city which will offer job to both of us.

~NancyG

 

[donwin4real]

Hi,

Can anyone help understand the food industry demand in Canada. I have applied under 2263 - Food inspector. Can you recommend which part of Canada has better opportunities for food industry?

Also my husband works in IT so we are looking for a city which will offer job to both of us.

~NancyG

From my little research; for Food industry I think it's Ontario followed by Alberta and maybe BC...

For IT jobs, I think it's Toronto(Ontario, Ottawa) followed by Quebec(most esp. Montreal, Valcourt); Alberta(Calgary then Edmonton); BC(Vancouver); Nova Scotia(Halifax)....

Other people's research/yours could be different from mine but you'll surely get a close real life scenario with these data.

Generally, Alberta is the best province to look for job as she has the least unemployment rate and had 1.7job seekers for every job openings in three months which used to be 2.8 job seekers; showing employment is rising!


Alberta had the highest labour
force participation rate among
the provinces at 73.1% in 2013,
6.6% higher than the national
average of 66.5%. At the same
time, Alberta also had the
highest employment rate among
the provinces, at 69.7%, and the
second lowest unemployment rate
at 4.6%.
Employment rates by province -
2013
Province Employment
rate
Alberta 69.7%
Saskatchewan 67.2%
Manitoba 65.0%
Canada 61.8%
Ontario 61.4%
P.E.I. 61.3%
Quebec 60.3%
British
Columbia 59.9%
Nova Scotia 58.1%
New Brunswick 56.6%
Newfoundland &
Labrador 54.2%
Source: Statistics Canada

Hope this helps...

 

[NancyG]

Thank u donwin4real

From my little research; for Food industry I think it's Ontario followed by Alberta and maybe BC...

For IT jobs, I think it's Toronto(Ontario, Ottawa) followed by Quebec(most esp. Montreal, Valcourt); Alberta(Calgary then Edmonton); BC(Vancouver); Nova Scotia(Halifax)....

Other people's research/yours could be different from mine but you'll surely get a close real life scenario with these data.

Generally, Alberta is the best province to look for job as she has the least unemployment rate and had 1.7job seekers for every job openings in three months which used to be 2.8 job seekers; showing employment is rising!


Alberta had the highest labour
force participation rate among
the provinces at 73.1% in 2013,
6.6% higher than the national
average of 66.5%. At the same
time, Alberta also had the
highest employment rate among
the provinces, at 69.7%, and the
second lowest unemployment rate
at 4.6%.
Employment rates by province -
2013
Province Employment
rate
Alberta 69.7%
Saskatchewan 67.2%
Manitoba 65.0%
Canada 61.8%
Ontario 61.4%
P.E.I. 61.3%
Quebec 60.3%
British
Columbia 59.9%
Nova Scotia 58.1%
New Brunswick 56.6%
Newfoundland &
Labrador 54.2%
Source: Statistics Canada

Hope this helps...

 

[donwin4real]

Thank u donwin4real

You're welcome NancyG, anytime!