Plumber / gas fitter vacancies

[Wexford_Ireland]

Originally Posted by brigz311

Hi mate. I am a gas fitter/plumber with over 25 years experience(technician with Vokera boilers,gas board etc.) I moved to Canada 10 years ago and have NEVER had a decent job in the field.You will need to challenge the exam first through the Safety Authority to get your gas license and also to get a plumbers red seal.Your Irish licenses will NOT be recognised.If you work on Warm Air units and air conditioning that will be an advantage to you. It is completely different here,codes,standards etc. You will almost most likely be hired by the hour and get laid off when there is no work.A 40 hour week is unheard of so if you agree to say $25hr come the end of the week you will have worked for 15-20hr.Sorry to burst your bubble mate but reality is Canadians are ruthless. Be absolutely sure you have a good job to come to before leaving home. Best of luck!!!

I'm hearing a lot of stories like that, carpenters, diesel mechanics, fitters etc

All told they are on 25 to 30 CAD an hour and struggling on the hours despite being told they would have 40 hours a week.

I know its a buyer beware type situation but perhaps this is important enough to warrant a sticky warning people that this type of thing is happening? A lot.

John

[Irish-Lad]

Hey all just wondering could I get some advice in finding an employer or Job I'm a fully qualified Irish plumber hoping to emigrate ASAP

[brigz311]

Originally Posted by inutley

Hi Aaron,

Your trade is in demand, mainly driven by the gasfields in Alberta which sucks in a lot of the manpower on the industrial side. We employ plumbers/gasfitters direct on our construction projects in BC and Alberta, so would be inetrested to see your CV.

Regards
Ian Nutley
Maple Reinders Construction

If you dont have an Alberta ticket for plumbing or gas fitting you wont get hired

[brigz311]

Id also like to add that wages will be based on experience(anywhere between $18 and $30hr). Get a hold of plumbing and gas fitting codes and study before you arrive.Canada is not desperate for plumbers or gas fitters.There are plenty guys born and raised here who are in the trade,and looking for work. You will as a gas fitter have a better chance of securing a job if you can work a threading machine(most gas lines here are malleable iron,expect a lot of donkey work!)and they expect that you can shape sheet metal also.I am only speaking from a point of view from west coast BC. It might be different elsewhere.But dont expect it to be easy! Oh,and the wee cup of tea and a biscuit you used to get working in the wee old wifeys hoose in the schemes of Glasgow while servicing the boiler wont happen here

[aaron_mcg29]

Originally Posted by brigz311

Id also like to add that wages will be based on experience(anywhere between $18 and $30hr). Get a hold of plumbing and gas fitting codes and study before you arrive.Canada is not desperate for plumbers or gas fitters.There are plenty guys born and raised here who are in the trade,and looking for work. You will as a gas fitter have a better chance of securing a job if you can work a threading machine(most gas lines here are malleable iron,expect a lot of donkey work!)and they expect that you can shape sheet metal also.I am only speaking from a point of view from west coast BC. It might be different elsewhere.But dont expect it to be easy! Oh,and the wee cup of tea and a biscuit you used to get working in the wee old wifeys hoose in the schemes of Glasgow while servicing the boiler wont happen here

i actually got a job offer..i went to a working abroad expo and there was a canadian company there from saskachawan..had an interview and they hired me and another 15 fellas..there starting us all on 18$ an hour until we get our red seal..the boss said we can take the test whenever we feel ready then he'll up our salary to anything between 26-36$ depending on how good we are workwise..they asked had we got sheet metal experience but none of us had and they said they'll train us in..they said theres up to 70hrs a week if we want it..im currently waiting on my police clearance then i should be off..there is no work in ireland and its depressing over here so im moving over with the wife..theres been alot of positive and negative things being said about regina but sure i'll never know until i go myself..dont want to miss out on this oppertunity..there was only 15 of us picked out of hundreds and if they came all the way from canada for us there has to be alot of work over there..

[Wexford_Ireland]

Good on you.

Let us know how it goes and whether promises were kept, is it really that flat there etc etc

John

[aaron_mcg29]

Originally Posted by Wexford_Ireland

Good on you.

Let us know how it goes and whether promises were kept, is it really that flat there etc etc

John

so i believe john..anyone with a trade thats highly needed in canada should just contact a canadian visa company and tell them yer profession and yer laughing..once ya get yer visa sorted just apply for work..SIMPLES

[brigz311]

Originally Posted by aaron_mcg29

i actually got a job offer..i went to a working abroad expo and there was a canadian company there from saskachawan..had an interview and they hired me and another 15 fellas..there starting us all on 18$ an hour until we get our red seal..the boss said we can take the test whenever we feel ready then he'll up our salary to anything between 26-36$ depending on how good we are workwise..they asked had we got sheet metal experience but none of us had and they said they'll train us in..they said theres up to 70hrs a week if we want it..im currently waiting on my police clearance then i should be off..there is no work in ireland and its depressing over here so im moving over with the wife..theres been alot of positive and negative things being said about regina but sure i'll never know until i go myself..dont want to miss out on this oppertunity..there was only 15 of us picked out of hundreds and if they came all the way from canada for us there has to be alot of work over there..

Thats awesome you are getting that opportunity. I came here myself with no job offers and it was unreal trying to prove my worth.Its a real shame the state Ireland is in right now.I briefly worked in Dublin 20 years ago and have fond memories of your country.One thing for sure is they love the Irish over here Ive never been to Saskatchewan but I know one thing for sure,dont forget your wooly bonnet!

[aaron_mcg29]

Originally Posted by brigz311

Thats awesome you are getting that opportunity. I came here myself with no job offers and it was unreal trying to prove my worth.Its a real shame the state Ireland is in right now.I briefly worked in Dublin 20 years ago and have fond memories of your country.One thing for sure is they love the Irish over here Ive never been to Saskatchewan but I know one thing for sure,dont forget your wooly bonnet!

yea im delighted...just waiting on this clearance..hopefully it hurries up..whats the way of life over there compared to home..im ok but the wife is afraid she'll get homesick..is it a better way of life than ireland/scotland...will we settle well?

[brigz311]

Originally Posted by aaron_mcg29

yea im delighted...just waiting on this clearance..hopefully it hurries up..whats the way of life over there compared to home..im ok but the wife is afraid she'll get homesick..is it a better way of life than ireland/scotland...will we settle well?

It depends how you look at it. Scotland and Ireland are both amazing countries to live in.Canada also has great qualities. It is very clean. for the most part it is very friendly,just beware the bear killing truck driving rednecks lol! Taxes are much lower and in Saskatchewan the house prices are likely much lower than that of Ireland.With your company you may recieve medical benefits after working for a few months.Some companys offer good benefits others are not worth the paper they are written on.Dental work here is extremely expensive even with your medical coverage.Get all your dental work done before you move here!If you like the outdoors it is a very fine place to be. I live in Vancouver and the weather is much like home just not as windy although the summer is much hotter here.Saskatchewan also has hot summers but bitterly cold winters. All in all I wouldnt say its a better way of life. Just different. I get home sick still and the prices of flights have doubled since I moved here which makes trips home less frequent.