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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ekpekus(m): 5:15am On Aug 24, 2017
Hephgirl:
So somewhere else for residency and come back will b an great option for one who is single.
But if u r arrived with kids
. How u wan leave ur husband and kids?
Lolz.. Then we occupy space for this residency or practice readiness. No time to check time grin
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Issyman(m): 5:20am On Aug 24, 2017
honey86:

You can transfer you ICAN credit to CPA and complete the remaining courses to become a certified accountant. Do you have accounting experience?.

Plz I am interested in this route. I ve checked CPA website but couldn't find any info on this. I don't mind if u can share d process with me. I have 5yrs of accounting and almost 5yrs internal audit experiences.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amokemi(m): 6:33am On Aug 24, 2017
honey86:


I don't mind at all.

I just sent you a PM pls. Thank you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Hephgirl: 7:29am On Aug 24, 2017
toyogirl:
Loool! That makes 2 of us @ your son...now, one has to learn special skills to explain the implication to then nicely... grin...

on a lighter note, have you ever thought of brushing up on skills to deal with kids esp boys without yelling sometimes? cheesy Remember you can't even try to use any form of cane there ooo and boys can try someone ehn! cry cry...I have all boys! lipsrsealed

I keep thinking about it o.... How to deal with dem without cane or yelling.
I point my finger and behave as tho I will flog him with my finger.... That has been working for now. Lol
With have to start researching Other options. Lol

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Hephgirl: 7:30am On Aug 24, 2017
Ekpekus:

Lolz.. Then we occupy space for this residency or practice readiness. No time to check time grin
yes o.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SlowlybtSurely: 7:43am On Aug 24, 2017
toyogirl:
Loool! That makes 2 of us @ your son...now, one has to learn special skills to explain the implication to then nicely... grin...

on a lighter note, have you ever thought of brushing up on skills to deal with kids esp boys without yelling sometimes? cheesy Remember you can't even try to use any form of cane there ooo and boys can try someone ehn! cry cry...I have all boys! lipsrsealed


Na to wait till una reach house. Lock all doors and windows. . . As long as there is no evidence. We good. grin cool

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blingyrie: 7:58am On Aug 24, 2017
Anyone willing to sell dollars at lower rates?? Acct in boa or rbc. Pls inbox tnx

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:14am On Aug 24, 2017
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 8:29am On Aug 24, 2017
greetings:
Finally gotten here after two "lazy" weeks. cool

Very informative and interesting thread, officially moved here from the EE thread. Planning and preparing for our trip in a couple of months.

Seen familiar faces, sorry monicas cheesy

@40manlappy, your post led me here.

Cheers all, may we all live to witness and actualize our canny dreams.

Welcome on board sis. Happy to have you here smiley

So much to learn....

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:30am On Aug 24, 2017
salford1:

i think there is always a demand for transport and logistic professionals. There is a lot of freight(truck and train) activity in Canada. I dont know much about that sector in terms of evaluation of previous qualifications. You dont need canadian edu or experience to get jobs, having them only makes your job search easier. Just make the move if you can, have strong drive and determination, and be optimistic that things would suceed here.
which of the move is best express entry or post study work visa am 35 years old am very careful not to derail (if i was 27 i woudnt even think twice)
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 8:33am On Aug 24, 2017
Alikote:
which of the move is best express entry or post study work visa am 35 years old am very careful not to derail (if i was 27 i woudnt even think twice)

IMO, you should be fine with Express Entry (see link below) in view of your age and qualification. When you land, your tuition fees would be lower. You may wish to wait for salford1's suggestion.

https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by sweetrie(f): 8:53am On Aug 24, 2017
Hephgirl:
I'm following ur posts bumper to bumper. I'm a Dr and the tots en.. Hmmmm
God will do it ooo. It's quite scary tho.
ugoiyke79e:



Very truee @bolded....
Thanks for your contributions vcole,ekpekus,sweetrie........
we shall all get there....
and a support group wouldnt be a bad idea though
Yes oo, not a bad idea.

Ekpekus:

There are a lot of support group for IMGs depends on the city/province you reside. In Alberta, we have AIMGA.
Also you can also see folks online..
Pls check this website RXPGonline dot com
This article from the website actually made rethink this move. But we shall make it.

http://www.rxpgonline.com/article1471.html

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by soja84: 9:02am On Aug 24, 2017
[quote author=ugoiyke79e post=59730840]

Hello soja, I also plan to move to regina next march.....same reason influence my choice of landing there first.
can we rob minds?
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At last,someone responded.No problem.Please send ur e-mail address via PM.Then,we can chat.Thanks.]

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ehrnie: 9:21am On Aug 24, 2017
salford1:

Never worked in the patch even when Alberta was on full steam. I worked office roles(design) in Red deer/Calgary.
When all was good in alberta, you could get your advanced class 5 drivers license, safety certifications from enform in calgary or ndt/power/process operator classes at sait or nait, and that would keep some change in your pocket. You could still research those options as you never can tell. You might still be able to break it in with some certifications.

As per licensing...i gave some info on my earlier post. Much also depends on your discipline. Civil guys without their license are still doing alright if you can break into material testing(not met/mat)...still lots of road maintenance going on with lots of OT.

Thanks for your response. I'll research the options as advised.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 9:35am On Aug 24, 2017
my research shows TORONTO in ONTARIO is the city for IT, ACCOUNTING/FINANCE professionals. i also hear living there is expensive so you can live in the surburbs and commute daily to work.
Wura27:


Like the Anthony Martial fan on twitter who said Hello to him every day for almost 3 months before he got a response, I would also send this every day until someone replies me..........

Please where's the best province for an IT Auditor/ Securities who has wholly worked in the banking sector (Operations and Audit)

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by toyogirl: 9:48am On Aug 24, 2017
cheesy

SlowlybtSurely:


Na to wait till una reach house. Lock all doors and windows. . . As long as there is no evidence. We good. grin cool

Hephgirl:


I keep thinking about it o.... How to deal with dem without cane or yelling.
I point my finger and behave as tho I will flog him with my finger.... That has been working for now. Lol
With have to start researching Other options. Lol
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:00am On Aug 24, 2017
40manlappy:


IMO, you should be fine with Express Entry (see link below) in view of your age and qualification. When you land, your tuition fees would be lower. You may wish to wait for salford1's suggestion.

https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled
o.k sir God bless your hustle

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:09am On Aug 24, 2017
Thanks very much

czaratwork:
my research shows TORONTO in ONTARIO is the city for IT, ACCOUNTING/FINANCE professionals. i also hear living there is expensive so you can live in the surburbs and commute daily to work.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by follyzee: 11:23am On Aug 24, 2017
Thanks alot czaratwork

May God bless you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Hephgirl: 12:41pm On Aug 24, 2017
SlowlybtSurely:


Na to wait till una reach house. Lock all doors and windows. . . As long as there is no evidence. We good. grin cool
Lmao.
Or just pinch when in public grin
Flog under d legs.. No evidence

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Hephgirl: 12:42pm On Aug 24, 2017
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 1:02pm On Aug 24, 2017
Uaw.

please in your request to ACCA, tell them to send the letter of good standing via courier. there is no charges. ACCA first sent mine via email. they rejected it so i had to request they send via courier. The most tasking one is gaining access to the online course because if you reside outside Canada, you can only pay via certified cheque and you need to raise a CAD certified cheque of 495.00 and send it to the same address. my sister in the US sha helped me raise the cheque and sent it to them. it took them almost 3 weeks to give me access to the online course.

goodluck.
follyzee:
Thanks alot czaratwork

May God bless you


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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tribeD: 3:08pm On Aug 24, 2017
Hello everyone, this thread is awesome..

I finally completed reading from pages 0-60 of this thread and I must commend everyone who has been contributing. I salute our elders here : Blackbuddy the gentle helper and encourager; maternal- the hard hitting, blunt but practical man, TheCongo2- insightful with very strong and helpful points, Salford1- my fellow Engineer with pictures and fantastic contributions that make one feel like they are in Canada already. Vcole, honey86: Wura27, SlowlybtSurely , 40manlappy , Ehrnie , Ekpekus, dupyshoo, Ballerz, Canadianfly, MummyJaygirls and every other person I say a big thank you for keeping this thread alive and for your insightful contributions.

We are awaiting our stamped passports and our profile on myCIC account has finally shown ‘approved’.

A quick one, I have a Masters in Chemical Engineering from the UK (same field for B.Sc) but about 4 years experience is in drilling with an international firm. I want to move on to my main field which is chem. Engr, please what course(s) and/or certifications would you suggest I pursue. I am doing my own research at the moment.
Will an MBA help in terms of getting better job for an Engineer?

Cc black buddy, salford1, maternal, fusion23, TheCongo2

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by XX01(f): 3:10pm On Aug 24, 2017
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Issyman:

Plz I just sent u a pm. I need info on the ACCA -CPA route. Though I am an ACA but I observed dt I can does not have any MRA etc with them. I don't mind going d ACCA route. I am also considering rewriting CISA.

From my research in Ontario, you have to have written ACCA from scratch. I am still checking my options.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by seunfoster: 3:44pm On Aug 24, 2017
[b][/b]Pls i have PM you. Kindly reply.
czaratwork:
(FOR IT SECURITY PEOPLE)

incase you are in Toronto on 12th and 13th September and want to attend a summit organised by information security media group. please pm me. they extended a complimentary invite to me but i wont be in canada then. topics to be covered are : state of payment security, ransomware, insider threat, cyberinsurance, blockchain and cybersecurity, business email compromise, identity management, deception technology, incident response and working with law enforcement, cybercrime trends and creating a data security action plan.

its also an opportunity to network with those in IT SECURITY field. it will hold in delta hotel toronto.

I HOPE THEY WONT BAN ME AGAIN O. PLEASE THIS IS NO ADVERT. IT IS IMMIGRANTS HELPING THEMSELVES.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 3:56pm On Aug 24, 2017
Hephgirl:
I keep thinking about it o.... How to deal with dem without cane or yelling.
I point my finger and behave as tho I will flog him with my finger.... That has been working for now. Lol
With have to start researching Other options. Lol
toyogirl:
Loool! That makes 2 of us @ your son...now, one has to learn special skills to explain the implication to then nicely... grin...

on a lighter note, have you ever thought of brushing up on skills to deal with kids esp boys without yelling sometimes? cheesy Remember you can't even try to use any form of cane there ooo and boys can try someone ehn! cry cry...I have all boys! lipsrsealed


Naughty corner works very well on janded children grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tony71(f): 3:57pm On Aug 24, 2017
Help a sista plssssss,hw much will it cost me to move frm naija to canada
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 3:59pm On Aug 24, 2017
tribeD:
Hello everyone, this thread is awesome..

I finally completed reading from pages 0-60 of this thread and I must commend everyone who has been contributing. I salute our elders here : Blackbuddy the gentle helper and encourager; maternal- the hard hitting, blunt but practical man, TheCongo2- insightful with very strong and helpful points, Salford1- my fellow Engineer with pictures and fantastic contributions that make one feel like they are in Canada already. Vcole, honey86: Wura27, SlowlybtSurely , 40manlappy , Ehrnie , Ekpekus, dupyshoo, Ballerz, Canadianfly, MummyJaygirls and every other person I say a big thank you for keeping this thread alive and for your insightful contributions.

We are awaiting our stamped passports and our profile on myCIC account has finally shown ‘approved’.

A quick one, I have a Masters in Chemical Engineering from the UK (same field for B.Sc) but about 4 years experience is in drilling with an international firm. I want to move on to my main field which is chem. Engr, please what course(s) and/or certifications would you suggest I pursue. I am doing my own research at the moment.
Will an MBA help in terms of getting better job for an Engineer?

Cc black buddy, salford1, maternal, fusion23, TheCongo2

Hi, I believe you will be able to find a position to start off with based on your current experience while you pursue the necessary engineering licensure. A break down for this was recently shared on the thread by salford1, https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/52#59515959

I wouldn't advise rushing into an MBA just yet, not that it isn't good but you may come to find life pulling your career in another direction in your field. I would feel you should land first, see what is happening, see where employers are hiring vis a vis your skills, network with people already working here, see where various sector of industry are heading and where/how you can position yourself for the long term future.

An example, some people I know in Saudi Arabia are already thinking how they can transit their engineering skills in the petroleum sector towards solar technology as the Saudi government is diversifying away from dependence on revenue from fossil fuels. So likewise, research online and see where engineering is going in Canada and how you can position yourself to be in a good place 5 years from now professionally instead of doing 'catch up' at that time.

I have a friend here who was into power systems back in Nigeria, batteries and electrical back up systems etc. Having landed here, he got a job in this same field through Linkedin but is now studying for an opportunity to get into solar power as a tech. He got his job and started to read and pass each stage of licensing and certification required for his job. Having gotten some certificates under his belt, he has switched to another employer and doing well. This guy is also now able to do minor electrical work for people and getting paid for it, private practice.

The Ontario government is going big on solar power having shut down coal power processes a few years back. As manufacturing concerns are looking for cheaper and environmentally friendly power sources, they are taking advantage of government incentives to acquire and install solar power systems, not only nuclear. A lot of people are also getting solar systems for their personal homes and getting incentives from the provincial govt for this. Once one installs a solar power system in your home or personal business, you get a reduction in your hydro bill especially if you are generating and feeding power into the public grid. So you can imagine the sort of work/contract opportunities for the companies and people who have experience in this area.

If after you land, you still want the pursue the MBA, good and fine. At least you would have 'seen for yourself', the way the wind is blowing and set your sails accordingly. My main point is please be open to what is available through lots of research for someone with your skills. Networking and reaching out to people on ground will save you lots of time and bring you closer to your aim. I came with certain expectations too based on my previous experience in control, audit and fraud investigation but I ran my ideas by those I met on ground in my banking and finance area. I learnt from their experiences and coupled with the training for experienced newcomers I received, I made some moves. Not long after, I found myself in AML Investigations, a related field I wouldn't have thought of back home. Less then 2 years at this job and another unit in the same bank is coming to poach me to join them on High Risk Investigations because of the successes I've recorded in my current unit. This is another people manager role, the only person hired at that level with non-Canadian experience in the group, no fancy certifications, just experience and demonstrated skills. If I was not open to research, study and mentorship, the story may have been different. If I had discounted my foreign experience, I would gone on a round-about journey only to arrive here in some donkey years whereas my directors value what I have to offer. I still pursue mentoring opportunities and also actively mentor others in return, that way, I'm ahead of the curve, always in the know as to what is going on. Please see this post I made concerning some organizations dedicated to helping newcomers find some success after landing, you can get in touch before you land to learn of how they assist and see if their services make sense for you. https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/43#59077193.

Hope these tips help.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 4:22pm On Aug 24, 2017
Hello all the guru's here, a baby member of EE thread but no harm in asking questions now. I would like to find out if anyone knows about working with NGOs, advocacy groups and what province is good for me.
I am a lawyer but I don't want to practice law in Canada. My focus is on human management and social change/advocacy (I used this term cos that's what I see abroad people call those who work with NGOs).

Please an guidance on province and establishment to look out for.
I also want to look at schooling options that's one can do part ime or even online.
@blackbuddy I have this uncanny feeling I know you. Did you go to OSU and worked in 1st Bank before relocating (sorry if the question is personal)

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by seunfoster: 4:37pm On Aug 24, 2017
I have OND Accounting, B.Sc. Economics, AAT, ACA and MBA Finance as my qualifications/certificates. What is my best option in terms of Occupation, education and province/region in canada. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 4:51pm On Aug 24, 2017
Hamiltondreamer:
Hello all the guru's here, a baby member of EE thread but no harm in asking questions now. I would like to find out if anyone knows about working with NGOs, advocacy groups and what province is good for me.
I am a lawyer but I don't want to practice law in Canada. My focus is on human management and social change/advocacy (I used this term cos that's what I see abroad people call those who work with NGOs).

Please an guidance on province and establishment to look out for.
I also want to look at schooling options that's one can do part ime or even online.
@blackbuddy I have this uncanny feeling I know you. Did you go to OSU and worked in 1st Bank before relocating (sorry if the question is personal)

Hi, in any location you have people, there will always be the need for persons who can manage them and the processes for social change. That being said, I think any province would have a need for people with your skills just that it might be easier to break into the field in some locations more than others. So I think you might find it beneficial to work from a place where you have some comfort for a start, that is where you have family and friends to act as your settlement/support base. So look at those places where you have people you can rely on as you find your feet, research the work opportunities there and if available, the free newcomer training resources. Most cities have these newcomer agencies, funded by government for this purpose.

As you research the job vacancies you find online for these cities, check to see if/which certifications are required. By the time you check about 20 to 60 vacancies, you would have seen which requirements or certification they have in common. Then you find which institute/school offers the certification and what else is required. Your family and friends may be able to put you in touch with someone in this field and from there you speak to them and their colleagues, expanding your network. A simple online search can show you schools that have the course on offer and you read online reviews to have a sense of them and their reputation. Look at the LinkedIn profiles of people working in this field, see which certification they hold and where they got it from. Reach out to some of them, you never know if they will connect with you and offer some tips. Many will not respond but the few that do can make a world of difference, just keep your requests short, polite and sweet. There are many paralegal opportunities as well you could consider with some recruiting agencies available to assist with work opportunities especially in larger cities. I think this would be a good way to start of your research.

Hope this assists you and by the way, I didn't go to OSU or work in First Bank but I know we are all part of the same Canadian family smiley

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 4:53pm On Aug 24, 2017
Blackbuddy:


Hi, in any location you have people, there will always be the need for persons who can manage them and the processes for social change. That being said, I think any province would have a need for people with your skills just that it might be easier to break into the field in some locations more than others. So I think you might find it beneficial to work from a place where you have some comfort for a start, that is where you have family and friends to act as your settlement/support base. So look at those places where you have people you can rely on as you find your feet, research the work opportunities there and if available, the free newcomer training resources. Most cities have these newcomer agencies, funded by government for this purpose.

As you research the job vacancies you find online for these cities, check to see if/which certifications are required. By the time you check about 20 to 60 vacancies, you would have seen which requirements or certification they have in common. Then you find which institute/school offers the certification and what else is required. Your family and friends may be able to put you in touch with someone in this field and from there you speak to them and their colleagues, expanding your network. A simple online search can show you schools that have the course on offer and you read online reviews to have a sense of them and their reputation. Look at the LinkedIn profiles of people working in this field, see which certification they hold and where they got it from. Reach out to some of them, you never know if they will connect with you and offer some tips. Many will not respond but the few that do can make a world of difference, just keep your requests short, polite and sweet. There are many paralegal opportunities as well you could consider with some recruiting agencies available to assist with work opportunities especially in larger cities. I think this would be a good way to start of your research.

Hope this assists you and by the way, I didn't go to OSU or work in First Bank but I know we are all part of the same Canadian family smiley

Thank you sir.

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