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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 1:03pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Thank you so much. this thread is filled with warm people. ifegy: 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by LOSKYXANDER: 1:44pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
TheCongo2:I am studying geology but would like to switch to IT (Majoring in web and software development). How feasible is this for me in Canada. any advice? 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:06pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
LOSKYXANDER: All I can say is that North America (Canada & USA) is the land of opportunities. Nothing can stop you to achieve what you want except yourself. I have seen people with degree in history switching to IT. So, you can do it. Just keep upgrading your skills each year by getting different certificate in IT and you will be fine. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mamacajah: 3:23pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
TheCongo2:This is the truth..men! I know I will either change to IT or health once I arrive.. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yettyopy(f): 3:31pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
czaratwork: Yes am in toronto not sure of commuter buses cause I was picked at the airport but and am not sure cost of housing at Mississauga too .Might be about $500-$800 though Your spending on living expenses will be determined by the number of people in your household. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blingyrie: 6:53pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Please all, any idea on getting accommodation at nanaimo bc?? Am going as a matured student for MBA. Tnx |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amindondee: 8:28pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Baba, i dont think you are seeing our mails oooo. no reply yet oo 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by impish: 9:06pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Thanks yetty. Just a few follow on question in respect of the highlighted portion: 1. What happens if I am not looking for work at all? Am I then ineligible to apply for the subsidy? 2. What happens if I do not find work after 60 days, but can show that I have been actively looking? Thanks in advance. Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog yettyopy: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by impish: 9:07pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Thanks Iamsheye for your kind words. Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog Iamsheye: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Iamsheye(m): 9:10pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
impish:you're welcome 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by impish: 9:17pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Dear pauloverdi, I am not yet in Canada but thought to share some of the feedback I had received from friends on some of the matters raised: 1. School - The two families I spoke with thought it best for school age kids (age 4 and above) to come in time for the September school resumption. They even suggested coming in August so that the kids could settle down a bit, and maybe even start to mingle with other neighbourhood kids in the parks or at swimming pools. All these just to get the kids well adjusted in time for the new term. Also, you need to have your full immunisation records of the kids with you when you arrive, as all schools will require this. If you want your kids to attend Catholic schools (some of the best schools in Canada are Catholic), then you would need to show a baptismal certificate. You should have yours available for inspection as proof of you/your kids' Catholic faith during enrollment. 2. Weather - The feedback was also that summer was better to arrive in Canada so that one would be present as the weather gradually changed and got colder. More like allowing winter to gradually happen, as opposed to the shock of coming into Canada in the biting cold of December. I hope the above helps, and apologies in advance if this is not helpful. As I said earlier, we have not relocated yet, but we are doing a bit of research from Nigeria, and this is the output of said research Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog pauloverdi: 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by LOSKYXANDER: 11:00pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
TheCongo2:Thanks a lot |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:58pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Blingyrie: PM pls |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yettyopy(f): 12:14am On Jul 22, 2017 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jugzy: 12:16am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Thanks for the insights . Can you please suggest good and safe neighbourhoods where one can get apartments? This will help me narrow down my search when viewing property listings. How much does it cost to rent a two bedroom apartment in west or North London please? I gathered these areas are good. Planning to stay in a hotel for some days when I land to enable me search for accommodation in good areas with good school districts, was it difficult for you to get an apartment to rent as a newcomer in London? Can one rent a place prior to one's arrival? What is the cost of preschool for children under the age of 5; a rough estimate will do if you don't mind. TheCongo2: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 12:59am On Jul 22, 2017 |
TheCongo2: The more the better?? I'm at 10 now...Should I double it? Lol |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 1:46am On Jul 22, 2017 |
jugzy: Getting an apartment in London was very easy for me. From my perception, there is greater supply than demand in London as oppose to greater demand than supply in places like Toronto. You can go on kijiji to check apartments in London and get in touch with landlords via pohone or email. https://www.kijiji.ca/b-apartments-condos/london/c37l1700214 As for the cost of preschool for children, Kindergarten is free. A child has to be 4 years old of age to start Kindergarten. Any child under 4 should be put in daycare. The cost of daycare may be around $50 per day. But, if you are a permanent resident, you can apply for financial assistance from the government. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 2:17am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Ayoola03: Soyez de bienvenue a London (Welcome to London, Ontario). I am sure you will like the place. By the way, I am Congolese but naturalized Nigerian via nairaland . If you are a Christian, I would recommend to check the Open Door Church when you get here. This is one of the biggest congregation in London, Ontario. I have been attending this church ever since I have moved to London. Our pastor, Howard Katz, is a local businessman. His parents were holocaust survivors. It would be a very good place for you to meet friends as there are plenty of activities for young adults. We have few Nigerians in the Congregation and some of them are on student visa. I have a high regard of 2 Nigerians students in my church. Wow... those kids are just amazing and they are involved in the ministry. I always see them as family and they have spent some nights at my house. The Open Door Church is mostly white. However, if you prefer black churches, there is the Church of Pentecostal few blocks away from the Open Door Church. The church of Pentecostal is made mostly of Ghanaians and Nigerians. If you are a muslim, please disregard the above. We also have few mosques in Town. The funny thing is that I never met any Nigerian who knows what is nairaland. They have all never heard about it. 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 2:24am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Yooku: Are you serious? By the way, it isn't about the number but instead it is about keeping to date with the technology. You may have 10 certificates but if they are dated 1999, they are just as useless. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ifegy: 4:00am On Jul 22, 2017 |
lumzy1: Alberta = Oil sands = O&G centre, in Canada. There's some oil work in Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia (descending order). Ontario: you've got terminals and refineries, but it's not really an oil producing province APEGA: best bet might be to check their website, give them a call or email them, and find out directly. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blingyrie: 4:47am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Aig84:Hi been trying to pm ya but I don't know how. Tips pls? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 4:55am On Jul 22, 2017 |
lumzy1: Alberta without a doubt. If I knew what I know now (I sound old) I would have never step foot in Ontario. I always tell newcomers to come to Alberta. The opportunities here is unbelievable. To answer your question, if you plan to be a geologist, Alberta is obviously the place to be with the oil being here. I currently work in the oilfields along with many Nigerians. My guy is actually a geologist. Though I don't know how to get certified. I would suggest to do the certification here (in Canada). Nothing done in naija would be trusted. One last advice to newcomers. Chase stability and prosperity, NOT the name of a fancy degree. People here don't care about your status or what fancy degree you have. I work with literally small boys (mid 20's) with just a high school diploma, along with some professional courses, and years of experience making 100-250k per year. If you have a relevant trade, you'd be worshiped here. Whereas, I know people with fancy degrees but are unemployed or under-employed. My point is do what makes sense, not what you think others think of you. 40 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 5:34am On Jul 22, 2017 |
maternal: My sister and her family have relocated to Alberta from Ontario. She has been saying the exact same words you have posted. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jugzy: 6:45am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Thanks a lot Kindly suggest the good neighbourhoods to live in TheCongo2: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:04am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Blingyrie: Check the email you used to open your nairaland profile and reply me from there. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 10:33am On Jul 22, 2017 |
I believe it mostly depends on career path and economic situation in a province. I have also seen people move out east to Ontario cos they could not get a decent job in Alberta. A friend just relocated to Ontario to take up an offer after he could not get a job as a power engineering/process operator in Alberta for over 1 year...due to state of the economy (over saturation of process operators and to a lesser extent the oil downturn). There are also more financial and IT related jobs in Ontario e.g the common financial jobs in the prairies are branch banking related. Alberta/Sask are tradespeople/technologist/engineers heaven due to high wage being offered (especially whenever the economy is booming)....Just as maternal mentioned, fancy degrees don't cut it much out here in the west. i dont know about the east. Its not uncommon to see electrician, millwrights, welders, instrumentation techs e.t.c making more money than PEngs in the same company. In tech related professions in AB/SK...trades have more job openings than technicians/technologists, and techs have more job openings than Engineers. In a typical Engineering offices, the structures are usually like: 1 or 2 P.engineer/PGeo to manage about 20 techs and 40 tradespeople. Engineers would mostly be placed on a monthly salary while techs and trade would be placed on hourly with the advantage of overtime hours. Bottomline: what worked for mr. A might not work for mr. B. Dont chose a province because people are rushing to that province. Each province is unique. You need to work out your own plan. Conduct a thorough research....would it be wise for an investment banker or trader to move to Alberta? Is it a good idea for an Agric professional to move to Ontario? e.t.c Get on indeed..search for job openings in your career. Get on forums related to your career to view what people in that profession are discussing about. What professions are saturated in a particular province, what wage should i expect e.t.c Don't follow the crowd. 32 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by VEIL1234: 12:46pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
Hi Maternal and other gurus in the house, What advise would you give regarding career path in canada to someone who has MSc Sustainable Environmental Management from USask? Just planning ahead, my husband is on study permit and would be done next year, just want to be strategic about the next stage after school. I have an open work permit and I am a HR professional but still in Nigeria, any advise on my own career path would do too. Attractive provinces too will do, even though we have our eyes on Sask or Alberta but I just thought it wise to seek advise from the seniors and those on ground already just incase we are missing out on anything. Guys please let's hear your opinion. Thank you. maternal: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by VEIL1234: 12:49pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
Just read this, quite insightful. Thanks Salford1 salford1: 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:00pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
otokx:Transitional jobs. Its common all over Canada. papaking1:Welcome to Canada sir. Asper care jobs. This is not only common in Manitoba but all over Canada. I doubt if there is an easier survival job out there if you really need cash to safeguard the funds you landed with. 3 days ago, I still met some Nigerians at my mechanic's shop in Calgary discussing about their care job shifts. From what I heard....it is even difficult to get into such transitional jobs in bigger cities. Note the word transitional. The truth is that not everyone would be able to get into their career path immediately they land, especially if you are in a regulated profession. Due to the influx of migrants, alot of regulatory authorities have put checks in place to ensure the right people get into those professsion. The best people to offer some sort of advice are actually the same Nigerians in Manitoba. They already know the turf, but choose the people you relate with carefully. Some are satisfied with transitional jobs and wont mind retiring in such professions, but you would also find that alot would eventually move on to good careers. Don't be suprised that the guy or lady you saw in the mall taking care of an handicapped person would be one of the doctors listed on the newly opened clinic in your community. 17 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:16pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
VEIL1234:hmmm. your husband is in USask, and you are asking about his career path...i am not understanding ooo. lol. He might even get a job before grad sef...from my experience of living in Canada, student migrants find it alot easier to integrate fully into the society than most other category of immigrants. They have the "studied in Canada" advantage and excellent networks/job searching skills. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CanadianNurse: 3:15pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
papaking1:hello sir I'll be landing in Winnipeg next month through Montreal...royal air maroc on a student visa though Can I pm you for some specific heads up |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CanadianNurse: 3:20pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
Did you carry your luggage at Montreal and checked it in with air Canada or you received your luggage at Winnipeg after checking in from Nigeria? papaking1: 2 Likes |
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