Canada Expo March 2012 - Construction

[EVHB]

Originally Posted by jeesica2005

Hi, my Partner Adrian Moore is an area sales manager for a building suppliers here in the UK, (Bradfords Building supplies)

Don't think is it wise to mention his name and his employer, as an employer may not like it when he googles his employees and finds out that they would like to leave his company asap... (that employer would be the first on my list if I had to let go people).

[Misoramen]

Hi Ian, my husband is a PM with APMP accreditation and an MBA. He has worked in Financial serrvices and utilities ( I know this is not construction!) he is Canadian and I am British and we are hoping to make the move to Vancouver in September. Hiring seems conservative in BC with recruiters not looking internationally. Any tips? He's always snapped up quickly in the UK.
Thanks,
Claire.

[hoppy]

[quote=inutley;729824]

Originally Posted by hoppy

Hi Ian,

I am attending the Dublin Expo - will you be attending that one. I am looking for work as a construction site superintendant, any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi,

Unfortunately we were too late to join that one this time, but will do next time. If you have a cv or details though please send to me - iann@maple.ca. Where were you looking at going - we cover most major cities in Canada.

Thanks
Ian

Thanks Ian for your reply - I just sent you an email.

Thanks Marty

[inutley]

Originally Posted by jeesica2005

Hi, my Partner Adrian Moore is an area sales manager for a building suppliers here in the UK, (Bradfords Building supplies) and although I know this isn't what you're looking for, do you have any contacts that may be useful as we are looking to move to Canada as soon as possible, and would appreciate any advice you can offer?
Thanks so much for your time

Hi Jessica,

There are quite afew large building supply companies in the area that you could try:

RONA (Like B&Q) (250) 762-7389
Home Hardware (Like B&Q)
OK Builders Supplies -(250) 762-2422
Winroc - (250) 765-6233

Just remind your husband that lumber (timber) is used a lot more extensively out here, and measurements are always imperial, so brush up on his sizing!

Regards
Ian

[inutley]

Originally Posted by celtic dancer

Hi Ian,

My husband and I will be attending the London Expo, I'm currently working as a nurse and he is a Construction Manager with a company in London, with both Building and Civil experience. We have 3 children and ready to try a new adventure!!! To be honest Canada probably has more to offer the whole family than England does at the moment, especially for Dominic, to progress his career as he is quite talented (biased I know!) I have read quite a few of your posts and you seem very happy and settled in Kelowna. Its not easy emigrating but getting a job is half the battle wouldn't you agree?

Hope to see you there as it will be nice meeting you face to face.

Kind regards,

Elaine.

Elaine,

I would really like to have a look at Dominics CV if you can get it to me -from what you have told me he could be a good fit -- we could then set up an interview in advance at the Expo. I can also get you some free passes if you like.

Regards
Ian
Maple Reinders

[celtic dancer]

Originally Posted by inutley

Elaine,

I would really like to have a look at Dominics CV if you can get it to me -from what you have told me he could be a good fit -- we could then set up an interview in advance at the Expo. I can also get you some free passes if you like.

Regards
Ian
Maple Reinders

Hi Ian,

I have sent Dominic's CV to your email address as requested.

Thanks again, Ian.

Kind regards,

Elaine.

[m field]

Hi Ian
Your details were sent to us through the Okanagan Forum. But i have just noticed this thread too. Haven't been on here for a while. My Husband has 18 years experience as a plumber and gas fitter. He's run his own plumbing and heating business for 11 years. He has worked in commercial and domestic gas/plumbing. Amongst everything from boats to hotels. He also works with LPG gas here too. He also does tiling. We have just had our medicals cleared and are hoping to have P.R. Visas within 3 months. We are moving to Kelowna and really want to be set up there before the schools go back in September 2012. We have 3 children and so getting a job sorted before we left the U.K. would just be fantastic. I will forward you his C.V. But in the mean time do you think its worth attending the Manchester Expo ??
Kind Rgds Maria

[inutley]

Originally Posted by m field

Hi Ian
Your details were sent to us through the Okanagan Forum. But i have just noticed this thread too. Haven't been on here for a while. My Husband has 18 years experience as a plumber and gas fitter. He's run his own plumbing and heating business for 11 years. He has worked in commercial and domestic gas/plumbing. Amongst everything from boats to hotels. He also works with LPG gas here too. He also does tiling. We have just had our medicals cleared and are hoping to have P.R. Visas within 3 months. We are moving to Kelowna and really want to be set up there before the schools go back in September 2012. We have 3 children and so getting a job sorted before we left the U.K. would just be fantastic. I will forward you his C.V. But in the mean time do you think its worth attending the Manchester Expo ??
Kind Rgds Maria

Hi Maria,

Good to hear you are in the final stages with the PR, its the best way to move here in my view and means you are not tied to any company. There should be lots of opportunity for your husband here if he is willing to travel a bit to start with. Have you started to look at locations in Kelowna yet? We live up in Kettle Valley, having moved over from Bristol a few years ago with our two daughters. As regards the Expo you are so far along and know exactly where you want to go so a lot of it will not be that useful. The main issue for you now is to get a job sorted and I am not sure if there would be many other employers there with a base in Kelowna, however I dont know exactly who else comapny wise is attending. I will take a look at your husbands CV and let you know. We mainly do industrial and civil projects here and have a big projects starting in Kamloops next month so by the summer there could well be an opportunity there.

If you have any queries about Kelowna area etc dont hesitate to drop me an email to my work email address.

Regards
Ian

[m field]

Hi Ian Thanks for your reply. Yes that would be great will forward it to you this morning. We loved Kettle Valley it looks like a street on a film set, beautifull !!, we also like Lower Mission and Lake Country. all depends were we can find a decent rental really. We are thinking a 15-25 min drive to Kelowna town would be good for us. Yes i am so glad we have gone down the P.R. route now, was a little worried about doing the temp. thing incase the job didn't work out.
Thanks again
Rgds Maria

[m field]

Hi Ian
Did you recieve my husbands C.V ?? We have had major computer trouble here. Was meant to send it Saturday but the system just completely seased up !!! Kind rgds
Maria Field