Consider Western Canada
Hello Irish4, I thought some perspective by a Western Canadian would be informative.
Canada is huge country and consequently there are regional differences whether they be north vs. south or east vs. west. With respect to the availability of work there is probably no better place to consider than Western Canada. Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia make up this part of the country. In much of the west there is currently a labour shortage developing in parts of these Western provinces that it some ways is dragging on the local economies. In short, local business's are searching far and wide, both nationally and internationally to fill a variety of different jobs. The western Canadian economy is resource driven. In particular the Oil and Gas, mining and forestry industries drive the overall economy out here with spill over into the associated supporting aspects including construction, engineering, environmental and a wide variety of professional opportunities. The trades side of the job market (carpentry, masonary, etc) is booming with the housing and construction sectors struggling to keep enough people within their ranks.
On the other hand, a resource driven economy is subject to boom and bust cycles. With the rise of Asia (China) and it's appetite for basic resources, many believe that a bust is no where in sight...still you need to do your homework.
Much of Eastern Canada has the wonderful European flavour that many European immigrants find comfortable. The culture, the architecture and general feel will be more familiar to you. On the other hand, Western Canada generally has more of a frontier feel that drips with opportunity. It really comes down to what you are looking for.
No matter where you go in Canada there is a strong immigrant component to our population. Canada was built by immigrants and continues to rely on immigration to provide our country with some of the best and brightest.
I love the west. I love being only a few hours away from the Rocky Mountains and the numerous recreational opportunities found there. I love the small town atmosphere of most of our communities.
If you truly are considering Canada as your future home, do some research on Western Canada. You may just find your dream there.
Hello Irish4, I thought some perspective by a Western Canadian would be informative.
Canada is huge country and consequently there are regional differences whether they be north vs. south or east vs. west. With respect to the availability of work there is probably no better place to consider than Western Canada. Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia make up this part of the country. In much of the west there is currently a labour shortage developing in parts of these Western provinces that it some ways is dragging on the local economies. In short, local business's are searching far and wide, both nationally and internationally to fill a variety of different jobs. The western Canadian economy is resource driven. In particular the Oil and Gas, mining and forestry industries drive the overall economy out here with spill over into the associated supporting aspects including construction, engineering, environmental and a wide variety of professional opportunities. The trades side of the job market (carpentry, masonary, etc) is booming with the housing and construction sectors struggling to keep enough people within their ranks.
On the other hand, a resource driven economy is subject to boom and bust cycles. With the rise of Asia (China) and it's appetite for basic resources, many believe that a bust is no where in sight...still you need to do your homework.
Much of Eastern Canada has the wonderful European flavour that many European immigrants find comfortable. The culture, the architecture and general feel will be more familiar to you. On the other hand, Western Canada generally has more of a frontier feel that drips with opportunity. It really comes down to what you are looking for.
No matter where you go in Canada there is a strong immigrant component to our population. Canada was built by immigrants and continues to rely on immigration to provide our country with some of the best and brightest.
I love the west. I love being only a few hours away from the Rocky Mountains and the numerous recreational opportunities found there. I love the small town atmosphere of most of our communities.
If you truly are considering Canada as your future home, do some research on Western Canada. You may just find your dream there.
First of all HIIm new to the forum and looking for advice would really appreciate the help on a big decision like this.
Well I suppose the title sort of says it all, my partner and our 2 young children are looking into moving abroad, really loving Canada
So, my question is really do we try get in by a sposorship to work or apply ourselfs for a work visa? And what is the average wage for a carpenter in Canada?
We went to the Working Abroad Expo in the RDS Dublin this weekend but most of the jobs seemed to be for engineering and didnt get to talk a lot to anyone as the crowds were unbelieveable!!
We are not expecting the money to be flowing in like a lot of talk I seem to be hearing. OH already works 6 days a week and long hours so is well used to hard work. But we are trying to weigh the pros and cons, like our children would have so much more opportunities when they are older etc, but we are not sure what part of Canda to go to so no idea what rent prices are like, and have heard prices for car insuraceprices are pretty hefty.
I just sent emails yesterday with his C.V's to a few carpentry companies that I think he's would work well with and also to some jobs Ive seen online etc
Sooooo sorry for the long post, I've probably bored ye all
Thanks
