Introduction to the forum - Tell us about yourselves

[emma329]

Thank you.i will have another look tonight after work and see where is best for us.Obviously we need to head where the work is and we hear that construction is doing well there x I e heard that Canmore is nice.We r looking or an area that has local shops and parks etc as we r used to having these on our door stop-if this is possible x

[brisben]

Hi everyone, my name is Ben - I'm 22 years old and from Brisbane, Australia.

I've had the idea of moving to Canada for a while and received my working holiday visa a couple of months ago, but hadn't taken the next step until now. Just quit my job and about to take the plunge, but it is scary knowing that the commitment is real.

From my research so far it seems as though Vancouver will be the best place to start this grand adventure, but I'm happy for others to convince me otherwise.

Does anyone have general suggestions for finding work in Finance in Canada (as a Financial analyst or actuary)?

Cheers

[orla1]

Hi all.
I am hoping to move from Ireland to Canada (Alberta or BC) around Feb next year. I will be applying for a working holiday visa. I had my paperwork all ready a few months ago when I was told the allocation was finished.
I was wondering if anyone knows about vet tech work (vet nursing in Ireland)? What opportunities and pay are like. Otherwise it will be general admin work, which doesnt look like it pays great. But it's not all about the money : )
So excited at the prospect of the big move.
Also, what might the chances be of an employer going down LMO route so I could get more permanent visa?

Thanks!

[Suzanne_D]

Hello!!!

Not an expat, not yet at least. I'm Canadian and my husband is Mexican, and in 5 years, we are moving to Mexico, so that me and our sons can get to know Mexico and culture, as well as speak Spanish fluently and most important develop close bonds and ties with my husband's side of the family.

My husband has been in Canada since 2008, we completed the PR process and now he is eligible to apply for his citizenship.

Nice to meet you all!!
Suzanne

[jacquiejacqs]

Hi there, I've finally joined the Expat community.
I'm from England and have been coming and going to Canada since 2008. I met husband to be, who is Canadian and we got the ball rolling for immigration at the end of Nov 2009.
It seemed to take forever, especially as I had lived and worked in the Middle East fir nearly 12 years, so had to get police reports from the countries I had worked, that took a while.
Then of course there's all the legal papers required from the UK too. Anyway we made it and I got my Residency in Dec 2010.
I still have been doing a lot of travel to and from (UK and Canada) as I have two grown up kids still in the UK, from a previous life.One of whom is coming out for a year to work
The other one may yet follow. Wishing and hoping.

I'm still getting my bearings but really enjoying the journey, of course being in love helps .

I'm in Red Deer, Alberta, so it's been a bit of a culture shock been the city gal I am, would love to hear from any other UK expats living close by.

Yee ha

[DanaWiggins]

Hi, I moved back from London to Australia in March this year after living there for few years.
A few friends and I were all discussing...where to next and we decided on Canada. I have received my Letter of Introduction and my bf and I will be arriving in Canada in May 2013. Can not wait! So excited Would like to move to Toronto but other than that, unsure about everything else. Would love to organise work before we arrived. I am a Graphic Designer and my partner is a Plumber.

Dana

[danyelle]

Originally Posted by DanaWiggins

Hi, I moved back from London to Australia in March this year after living there for few years.
A few friends and I were all discussing...where to next and we decided on Canada. I have received my Letter of Introduction and my bf and I will be arriving in Canada in May 2013. Can not wait! So excited Would like to move to Toronto but other than that, unsure about everything else. Would love to organise work before we arrived. I am a Graphic Designer and my partner is a Plumber.

Dana

Hi Dana,

Welcome, when you come to Toronto! I've lived here for 12 years and love it. So many neighbourhoods to choose from to get a feel for different cultures and food. It sometimes feels like travelling in your own city. It takes a while to get a feel for the place, but I think you'll really like it. It depends what neighbourhood you live in too.
Do you have friends here? Is that how you chose it?
Good luck with the job search. I hope you can find something quickly...I think plumbers are always in demand. I know a lot of artists and designers, but sorry, I have no leads for jobs.
danyelle

[TrimVill]

Hi all
I've been a long-time follower of this forum, only now have I joined! I'm from the north of England, married with 2 children, looking to relocate to the Calgary area if possible.

Been trying to find time to coordinate pulling together the application with continuing as a working mum, just as I sat the IELTs the FSW cap was reached and hasn't re-opened since. So, we are flying out to Calgary this weekend to network/jobhunt, since everyone tells us how hard it is to do so from the UK. Any advice or links people can share would be most welcome - I am a Psychologist, hubby is an electrician (newly qualified but without experience after a career change), interested in renewables.
Thanks for reading.
TrimVill

[jacquiejacqs]

Originally Posted by TrimVill

Hi all
I've been a long-time follower of this forum, only now have I joined! I'm from the north of England, married with 2 children, looking to relocate to the Calgary area if possible.

Been trying to find time to coordinate pulling together the application with continuing as a working mum, just as I sat the IELTs the FSW cap was reached and hasn't re-opened since. So, we are flying out to Calgary this weekend to network/jobhunt, since everyone tells us how hard it is to do so from the UK. Any advice or links people can share would be most welcome - I am a Psychologist, hubby is an electrician (newly qualified but without experience after a career change), interested in renewables.
Thanks for reading.
TrimVill

Hey there, hope the flight was good and your not to jet lagged.
Re work, there are plenty of job opportunities out here, but I think it just depends in what field.
I got myself up on a few sights that you can up load your CV to or you can just receive notification of when something comes up in your specified field.
Jobrapido.ca is one, there are plenty other.
As your hubby is an electrician, working for the city is always good, I think you can upload your CV directly on their web page. Follow the links.
I'm applying on line to The City of Red Deer Schools council, just so you know that each city will have a link link like this to various job pops.
Hope this helps.

[AmyW_2705]

Hi

I've recently moved to Ottawa from Manchester, UK with my common-law partner (as we had to put on the form). It was my partner who was the primary applicant as he is an electrician. It has been just over a month so we are still settling in but we are liking it so far!

The application process wasn't too bad for us as we were selected for fast tracking during last year. However, it has taken us a 18 months to get here which feels long when you are waiting for the day to arrive!

We still need to find permanent jobs which is what we are worried about at the minute as all that money saved up to get here (required as part of our PR application) is easily slipping away as we are getting set up...

At lot of jobs advertised in Ottawa request for bilingual candidates which we are not - we were told that this wouldn't be an issue by our immigration company. Does anyone have any advice on this? We have been offered free French lessons as part of the immigration process (which we intend to take up) but taking up lessons now does not make us bilingual in relation to the application process.

Thanks