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Old 11th November 2007, 05:00 PM
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Can anyone give me any advice??? I want to move to Canada but I dont know where to start!!! Im in my early 20's and female. I have standard grades, an svq in engineering, nc in engineering and an hnc in engineering. I worked as a CAD Draughtsperson for 2 years and I am currently working as a project engineer at a gas terminal. My boyfriend would like to move with me. He has standard grades, and nc in engineering, a four year engineering apprenticeship, worked as an engineering machinst/fitter for two years and he is currently training as an ROV Technician. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old 11th November 2007, 06:31 PM
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Look into the provincial web sites for jobs and sponsors,Ontario would be a good place to start for your type of qualifications . Colin
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The western provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are in desperate need of people with your abilities, although verification of these will be absolutely necessary. To begin you should contact one of Canada's immigration posts at either one of our embassies or consulates, they will instruct you on how to properly start this trek. Contacting employers directly, i.e. via Monster board is a good way of covering both ends, good luck
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I agree with the comments about western ontario. Mainly Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Those are all in Alberta but there is a lot of oil and minerals mining in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Are you thinking permanently or just a short time. I would look at getting a working visa or your immigration papers started as it may take a while.

The west is pretty with the mountain and a little colder at times then Ontario & Quebec side. There are lots of jobs in the Sarnia region as well for oil and gas. It is a little cheaper to live there then calgary as well but if I had my choice I would go calgary.
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Search documentation on the Web. Essentially, you must decide where you want to start your life: in either English or French areas, generally Toronto/Ontario or Montreal/Quebec. Immigration process is slightly different.
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Hello,
With your qualifications you need to get on a job search engine in Calgar, Alberta as they are desperate for engineers with the current oil and gas boom and they are paying top dollar. You may have a good shot at getting someone to sponsor your move and visa. Strike while the iron is hot.
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