Toni2016
1/1/2016 10:02 EST
Hi all,
Both my boyfriend and I are looking to move to Canada sometime around the end of July. We're both currently employed. I work as a Mechanical Engineer in the UK and he works in Google as an SAE (Senior account executive - I think is what it stands for) in Ireland. We're both Irish, 24 and have been together 7 years.
I have a total of 2.5 years experience in my field and I have a first class honors in my Mechanical Engineering Degree (level 8). I'm currently in the process of leaving my job and will be finished come the end of January 2016. I have nothing lined up but I'm taking the time to sort out visa's, learn a language or at least start, apply for work over in Canada and finally sort my driving license out. I have a few questions I'm hoping you guys may be able to help with.
- How realistic is it to think I'll have a job offer before moving over?
- We're thinking of bringing €8000 between the two of us, about $12,000 and living in Vancouver/ Toronto.
Do you guys think this is enough? In the event neither of us have secured a job before moving do you think we'd be able to find a part time job before burning through the $12k?
Toni.
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barzeroti
1/1/2016 12:20 EST
Hi,
You need you Paperworks in order first to be both allowed to work.
Without this you won't find an employer willing to risk is license and jail time hiring "tourists" for work.
When I came to the US back in 1990 I came with way over 1/2 million USD and it took me a long time to find my way and understand culture and mentality until landing a business as passing a bunch of licenses to get to operate as a mortgage broker.
If you wish to start a new life abroad, get ready to bring some "real money" to support both of you until you got your all your ducks in the row and find a decent job.
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wafa
1/1/2016 17:01 EST
Hi - I'm on the west coast of Canada on mid-Vancouver ISLAND (across from Vancouver the city).
I can't speak to Toronto (HOT in summer, COLD in winter) but Vancouver is a terrific city. It IS expensive and here in British Columbia there is an Office of the Rentalsman which governs rentals - so - in looking for a place to live at a minimum you'll have to have the monthly rent and also half another month's rent to cover the damage deposit. Once you rent you have to give notice to move within specific time frames i.e. if you handed in notice to move January that would be for moving OUT March 1st. Best to research BC Rentalsman to know the rules about renting here.
Have a peek at The Vancouver Sun http://www.vancouversun.com/index.html which is one of the main newspapers. It'll give you an idea re: rentals and like everywhere there are better and worse areas of Vancouver.
I'd guess-timate that $12,000 Canadian should last you a few months - course it depends on your spending habits.
In terms of jobs in Canada, check out this official Canadian gov't website: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng
And going to https://www.canada.ca/en/index.html Will give you the home page of the Canadian Gov't which gives you all you need to know about coming to Canada.
Best of luck to you! (West coast Canada is MUCH better too! ;) ;) )
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standupguy
1/1/2016 22:09 EST
Toni2016 - You have probably already looked at cic.gc.ca - the Canadian Immigration website. Here is another:
jobalerts@workingincanada.gc.ca With the skill sets you both have, you will find employment. If a corporation sponsors either of you, you then have permanent residency in Canada, instead of just a working permit. Being young, ultra expensive Vancouver would be a nice spot. Winters are mild, cloudy and wet. But my pick would be Victoria on Vancouver Island, warmest city in Canada and a great location for young people. I live just a little North of there in Nanaimo (85,000), but whatever location you end up in will be dictated by your employment. Just hope it's not Fort McMurray in Northern Alberta. Calgary is a happening place too. No sales tax there, but real winter,
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standupguy
1/1/2016 22:19 EST
barzeroti I came to Canada from the US 47 years ago. The US invaded Canada twice. Although Canadians are very polite to everyone, maybe a little stuck up too, and love being elitists, underneath they despise American's. This was something I had to adjust too, change my accent, speak softer, keep more personal distance, etc. I still fly my American flag on 9/11, but it really bugs my neighbors. The US vs. Canada hockey games are iconic challenges. When the Blue Jays won the World Series, the American's flew the Canadian flag upside down. Canadians are similar to Americans in a superficial way, but fundamentally different. I refer to myself as a Canadian now. 35,000,000 people without all the historical, international, political and cultural baggage. The best thing is to never tell anyone your are from the States. Learn a little Canadian history and say eh!
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standupguy
1/1/2016 22:35 EST
Toni 2016 - If you are interested in a cheap rental, I have a large heritage home In Nanaimo with one lodger now. My filipino wife and I are living in our home in Davao City Philippines until April 4. My Nanaimo home is very large and has 3 bedrooms. The front bedroom rents for $500 per month for two people. You can easily commute to Vancouver from the Departure Bay ferry (12 minutes away) and walk on, then taking the 257 Blue Bus express to downtown Vancouver. The crossing takes one hour and 50 minutes and the bus about 25 minutes. Victoria is an hour and 15 minute drive South of me. Nanaimo has a lot of great natural beauty, lakes, and sports facilities. There is also a Duke Point ferry terminal about 15 minutes away which takes you to Tsawwassen which is South of Vancouver. www.bcferries.com/bcftravelcentre
If you are interested, I can send you pictures of the roomI have all the kitchen appliances, wifi, hot tub, garden. It's really very nice and available now. You can contact me at jsharer@shaw.ca
Cheers, Judd & Dina
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priya3311
1/3/2016 08:00 EST
I don't think so Tony this wont be enough moreover it's winter perhaps you wont be able to find a part time job as well finger crossed.
But anyways you gonna love Canada i am sure.
All the best
Priya
http://desiescorts.in
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OldPro
1/7/2016 12:15 EST
When I read the other responses to your post Toni I am at a loss to understand why they are not asking you the basic questions to begin with.
First, you cannot just decide to move to Canada. You must have gone through the process to get a Permanent Resident Visa. So the first question is have you applied and what is the current wait time for approval? What did you score on the Skilled worker assessment?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp
Without knowing if you have done that, answering questions about finding a job really don't make sense. I would not want to ASSUME you have already applied and are waiting for your visa to arrive.
Have you looked into what will be required for you to work as an Engineer in Canada? http://www.engineerscanada.ca/frequently-asked-questions
What about your partner's qualifications? Account executive is really a meaningless term. Did he pass the online assessment(linked above)? Does he have any chance of a in company transfer?
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Morell
3/20/2016 21:33 EST
I moved to Canada from the UK many years ago.
Began in Toronto, did not like it, moved to BC and ended up in PEI and Nova Scotia.
I have seen lots of suggestions to move to BC but I would check out the east coast. PEI is very similar to Ireland with many Irish descendants and towns with Irish names. Lots of potatoes, lobster and dairy cows. A little colder though!
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