salford1:

Waiting to apply on open days are nice, but SAIT and NAIT are popular polytechnics. Anyone applying for a popular program would end up on a waitlist and could be pushed to the following year if he/she doesn't apply on the day application opens. Applications usually opens on a particular day during the first week of October. In-demand professions that require courses like power engineering, instrumentation, civil and elect would be full within 5 hours after application opens.

Thanks a lot for the clarification.

salford1:



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Thank you very much for this information

Akingsqueen:
Hello every one.
Please I need your advice.
When one comes into Canada with US dollars and want to open an account, what is the best option?
Is it more beneficial to change it to CAD in the bank or not?

Secondly, it appears I need to get a new phone alongside a sim card as my 9ja phone is not compatible. So which network is more newcomer friendly that wouldn't require credit history and all and also not expensive to maintain?
Please I need advise urgently.
Thank you all.

You can open Canada cheque in account and also open US dollar account , so you have money in both cnd and usd with TD bank.
I think you should go for mobilicity/ Chatr network , no contract you pay like $35 a month. You can change to another network if you settle later on .

My landed seniors, I plan doing a short-landing soon, possibly early November and I would be spending about 2 weeks.
What do you recommend I do during this period. What are the merits and demerits of doing these during the 2-week period. Province is Ontario.

SIN
Health Card (Takes 3 months to be issued)
Driving tests
Opening bank account
Phone line
etc (pls remind me of others if any). Which ones do you recommend I do when fully-landed.

Also, I want to book Air France/KLM. I have have heard mixed information about transit visa. Do I need such since I won't be exiting the international flight-exchange part of the airports?

Good day Seniors, a new PPR recipient in the building. Its been a wonderful journey through this house.
You guys are highly appreciated. Keep up the good work, may God reward all the moderators and contributors abundantly.

I hope to move down by mid of November all thing being equal, to Calgary most likely.
I have applied for a plan for canada session coming up next month.

kindly advise your junior on way forward.

Cheers!!!

I hope to move down by mid of November all thing being equal, to Calgary most likely.
I have applied for a plan for canada session coming up next month.

kindly advise your junior on way forward.

Cheers!!![/quote]

Congratulations and best wishes.

Congratulations Casecasr! You can check Glitteringstar's post on pages 114.
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/113

casecasr:
Good day Seniors, a new PPR recipient in the building. Its been a wonderful journey through this house.
You guys are highly appreciated. Keep up the good work, may God reward all the moderators and contributors abundantly.

I hope to move down by mid of November all thing being equal, to Calgary most likely.
I have applied for a plan for canada session coming up next month.

kindly advise your junior on way forward.

Cheers!!!

jhoci:
Congratulations Casecasr! You can check Glitteringstar's post on pages 114.
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/113

Thanks, will peruse.
Cheers!!

joo2018:
Have you been to this thread: How to get to Canada

@smslive

Thanks will check it now.

Blackbuddy:


Hi, I would recommend you start at this link, you will learn a lot; https://www.nairaland.com/4657743/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

Thanks

Frontend devs with React Experience, Shopify in Ottawa is recruiting.

They are always recruiting though.

Akingsqueen:
Call Mr Deen on this number +234 802 453 4550
Where are you sending to?

Regina , Saskatchewan

salford1:

Waiting to apply on open days are nice, but SAIT and NAIT are popular polytechnics. Anyone applying for a popular program would end up on a waitlist and could be pushed to the following year if he/she doesn't apply on the day application opens. Applications usually opens on a particular day during the first week of October. In-demand professions that require courses like power engineering, instrumentation, civil and elect would be full within 5 hours after application opens.


Manitoba is a small province. After Winnipeg which has a population of around 600k, the next biggest city Brandon is around 60k. Therefore, I can imagine the telco(Engineeeing) jobs would be concentrated in Winnipeg. Telco jobs are not usually small city jobs.

Wow!
Thank you for the insight... I am coming in through MPNP so I am constrained to staying in Manitoba. My supporter stays in Thompson, how would you rate that city?
Can I get opportunities in Thompson?

CPEThorpe:


Wow!
Thank you for the insight... I am coming in through MPNP so I am constrained to staying in Manitoba. My supporter stays in Thompson, how would you rate that city?
Can I get opportunities in Thompson?

you do not have to stay in Thompson sir, go to Winnipeg, that's where Most of the jobs are..... Except your into nursing or care giving

itzppr:
My landed seniors, I plan doing a short-landing soon, possibly early November and I would be spending about 2 weeks.
What do you recommend I do during this period. What are the merits and demerits of doing these during the 2-week period. Province is Ontario.

SIN
Health Card (Takes 3 months to be issued)
Driving tests
Opening bank account
Phone line
etc (pls remind me of others if any). Which ones do you recommend I do when fully-landed.

Also, I want to book Air France/KLM. I have have heard mixed information about transit visa. Do I need such since I won't be exiting the international flight-exchange part of the airports?

If you are moving between Amsterdam and Paris airports...you need a visa!!

hayor2014:
you do not have to stay in Thompson sir, go to Winnipeg, that's where Most of the jobs are..... Except your into nursing or care giving

Thanks for this info.

Hello Fam,

Thanks for all the useful info posted her for landed immigrants. After reading the thread, I realise that so many good paying opportunities are available to engineers, skilled labour, physicians, nurses etc.
What is the fate of bankers? Looking at posted salaries on glass door and the likes, you realise that annual salaries of some sales role is just btw 40-50k, whereas people in other fields are looking at over 100k annually.
We can't all be engineers and processors. Is there anyone with banking background that has successfully build a career here in Canada, making six digit figures that can share tips with some of us.

Thank you

mumdaramic:
Hello Fam,

Thanks for all the useful info posted her for landed immigrants. After reading the thread, I realise that so many good paying opportunities are available to engineers, skilled labour, physicians, nurses etc.
What is the fate of bankers? Looking at posted salaries on glass door and the likes, you realise that annual salaries of some sales role is just btw 40-50k, whereas people in other fields are looking at over 100k annually.
We can't all be engineers and processors. Is there anyone with banking background that has successfully build a career here in Canada, making six digit figures that can share tips with some of us.

Thank you

Don't focus on salary. Focus on the cost of living. The bankers I know make around 60k with around 4 years experience. They also get amazing benefits like stock options and pension plans. The ones I know that make 6 figures have an MBA. They're also in Toronto.

awys:

Thank you só much boss! Í must confess this is very detailed And informative . God bless you sir.please í sent you a PM. Will like to ask some questions privately on this. Thank you so much.

I have replied to your PM. Having said that, whenever possible (when questions are not private) it is better to ask them here on the open platform so that others can benefit from various responses. I do understand that you mentioned that your question is private.

Saintp:
@SixSigma1
I must say this is very comprehensive, thank you very much. I see the certification has a project component , where and how will this project be done? Is it for people who are already working in an organization?
Thanks

Yes, the certification has a project component. The project has to be work related and deliver hard savings (financial results) to the organization you work for. This means that you have to be employed to be able to meet the project requirement for your certification. The size of the company you work for or the nature of their business do not matter as long as the project provide solution to a problem in the organization. In fact, it could be a one man business type of work. Also, the company does not need to have a Six Sigma program in place as long as they will allow you to apply Six Sigma approach to solving the problem that they have. In my experience, no company will be against that as long as using Six Sigma enables you to solve the problems cheaper, faster and at high quality level than any other approach the would have used otherwise.

If you are in Canada already and not employed yet, my recommendation is that you go ahead to complete the training part for now (if you can afford it) while you continue to look for work. With the training only, you can include in your resume that you are Six Sigma Black Belt trained. If you are invited for an interview, telling your prospective employer that you are Six Sigma Black Belt trained and letting them know that your goal is to use the skills you already acquired help solve their business problems can open the doors for you.

vascey:


SixSigma1, thanks for the enlightening post.
I am actually looking forward to switching careers and this looks great.
Though I am still in Naija, how do I position myself from here. In other words, what can I start doing now to put me in a better position for opportunities such as the one at Maple Leaf.
Are you available for mentoring?

I am honestly not familiar with the resources available to you in Nigeria in terms of training and certification. However, my suggestion is that if you find management consulting firm in Nigeria that offer the training go ahead and take the training in preparation for your Canada dream. When you arrive in Canada you can then focus on getting certified through ASQ. When it comes to ASQ certification when you got your training from is irrelevant as long as you meet their certification requirement.

As for mentorship, if it is just about asking question and looking for direction (the way it is done on this platform) I am open to helping you as much as I could but if it is about mentorship as we define it in the Six Sigma world (i.e. acting as your coach as explained in those Maple Leaf Foods video) I really do not have the time for that type of mentorship.

vascey:


Are you available for mentoring?

With @vascey asking about mentoring, it got me thinking about how I can contribute to the success of my fellow citizens who are already in Calgary and surrounding areas (Airdrie, Chestermere etc) in their Canadian dream . In view of this and despite my very busy schedule, I have decided to offer crash course in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt FREE OF CHARGE for Nairalanders in Calgary and surrounding areas. The course will take place on a Saturday and it will take 4 hours. You will learn the basic Lean Six Sigma tools and the basics of Lean Six Sigma to enable you decide if it is something you want to do to boost your existing career or to jump start your career in Canada.

In order for me to do this and for it to be worth my time and effort there has to be minimum of 3 people interested in taking the course. When we get the required minimum number of people we can use one of the libraries in Calgary as the venue of the course. I know that some libraries in Calgary have meeting rooms that they give out free of charge for this type of community support activity. So, we can take advantage of that.

If we have more interest than the meeting room can take, I am willing to have multiple sessions to accommodate all interested Nairalanders. If you are not in Calgary but willing to come to Calgary for the session you are also welcome to attend.

The only two things I am asking for in return for this free course are:
1. For you to also help other people succeed free of charge in any capacity you may have. Let the circle of help continue.
2. Not to take the offer for granted by coming late to or being absent at the sessions scheduled date just because you are getting it for free. Please be mindful of my time.

Finally, if you are interested, make your interest known by posting here on the general platform.

Please do I have anyone that has used Egypt Air here, want to make some important findings from you. Please .

SixSigma1:


With @vascey asking about mentoring, it got me thinking about how I can contribute to the success of my fellow citizens who are already in Calgary and surrounding areas (Airdrie, Chestermere etc) in their Canadian dream . In view of this and despite my very busy schedule, I have decided to offer crash course in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt FREE OF CHARGE for Nairalanders in Calgary and surrounding areas. The course will take place on a Saturday and it will take 4 hours. You will learn the basic Lean Six Sigma tools and the basics of Lean Six Sigma to enable you decide if it is something you want to do to boost your existing career or to jump start your career in Canada.

In order for me to do this and for it to be worth my time and effort there has to be minimum of 3 people interested in taking the course. When we get the required minimum number of people we can use one of the libraries in Calgary as the venue of the course. I know that some libraries in Calgary have meeting rooms that they give out free of charge for this type of community support activity. So, we can take advantage of that.

If we have more interest than the meeting room can take, I am willing to have multiple sessions to accommodate all interested Nairalanders. If you are not in Calgary but willing to come to Calgary for the session you are also welcome to attend.

The only two things I am asking for in return for this free course are:
1. For you to also help other people succeed free of charge in any capacity you may have. Let the circle of help continue.
2. Not to take the offer for granted by coming late to or being absent at the sessions scheduled date just because you are getting it for free. Please be mindful of my time.

Finally, if you are interested, make your interest known by posting here on the general platform.

Thank you very much sir for making yourself available to provide this great opportunity to our people. I'm sure that with time others will be encouraged to come forward to mentor Nigerians in Canada in their different fields of interest. I know a guy in my organisation who is a certified black belt in six sigma. Will speak to him to see what I can do.

SixSigma1:


With @vascey asking about mentoring, it got me thinking about how I can contribute to the success of my fellow citizens who are already in Calgary and surrounding areas (Airdrie, Chestermere etc) in their Canadian dream . In view of this and despite my very busy schedule, I have decided to offer crash course in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt FREE OF CHARGE for Nairalanders in Calgary and surrounding areas. The course will take place on a Saturday and it will take 4 hours. You will learn the basic Lean Six Sigma tools and the basics of Lean Six Sigma to enable you decide if it is something you want to do to boost your existing career or to jump start your career in Canada.

In order for me to do this and for it to be worth my time and effort there has to be minimum of 3 people interested in taking the course. When we get the required minimum number of people we can use one of the libraries in Calgary as the venue of the course. I know that some libraries in Calgary have meeting rooms that they give out free of charge for this type of community support activity. So, we can take advantage of that.

If we have more interest than the meeting room can take, I am willing to have multiple sessions to accommodate all interested Nairalanders. If you are not in Calgary but willing to come to Calgary for the session you are also welcome to attend.

The only two things I am asking for in return for this free course are:
1. For you to also help other people succeed free of charge in any capacity you may have. Let the circle of help continue.
2. Not to take the offer for granted by coming late to or being absent at the sessions scheduled date just because you are getting it for free. Please be mindful of my time.

Finally, if you are interested, make your interest known by posting here on the general platform.

Thank you for offering this.

SixSigma1:


The only two things I am asking for in return for this free course are:
1. For you to also help other people succeed free of charge in any capacity you may have. Let the circle of help continue.
2. Not to take the offer for granted by coming late to or being absent at the sessions scheduled date just because you are getting it for free. Please be mindful of my time.

Finally, if you are interested, make your interest known by posting here on the general platform.

While I may not be able to take advantage of this opportunity, I just want to thank you and all the beautiful souls on this platform that go out of their way to answer questions and offer support. I guess I have been on this thread for about a year now, with each passing day, I find myself in awe of the benevolence of the participants of this thread. I fully understand what it takes to make out time from one's busy schedule to answer strangers, yet you guys do it as though its a paid full time job. The quality of answers and insights we get here are so good that it is hard to come to terms with the fact that we get them for free.

To everyone who has been of help here and on the sister thread(Canadian Express Entry), pls know you are appreciated. Our gratitude is not in any way a proportionate reward for your efforts, but I hope it somehow instructs the universe to ensure the odds are always in your favour. Once again, thank you all.

Pls I need help filling out my express entry profile under trade ,cook to be precise.thanks in advance

einsteino:


While I may not be able to take advantage of this opportunity, I just want to thank you and all the beautiful souls on this platform that go out of their way to answer questions and offer support. I guess I have been on this thread for about a year now, with each passing day, I find myself in awe of the benevolence of the participants of this thread. I fully understand what it takes to make out time from one's busy schedule to answer strangers, yet you guys do it as though its a paid full time job. The quality of answers and insights we get here are so good that it is hard to come to terms with the fact that we get them for free.

To everyone who has been of help here and on the sister thread(Canadian Express Entry), pls know you are appreciated. Our gratitude is not in any way a proportionate reward for your efforts, but I hope it somehow instructs the universe to ensure the odds are always in your favour. Once again, thank you all.

einsteino:


While I may not be able to take advantage of this opportunity, I just want to thank you and all the beautiful souls on this platform that go out of their way to answer questions and offer support. I guess I have been on this thread for about a year now, with each passing day, I find myself in awe of the benevolence of the participants of this thread. I fully understand what it takes to make out time from one's busy schedule to answer strangers, yet you guys do it as though its a paid full time job. The quality of answers and insights we get here are so good that it is hard to come to terms with the fact that we get them for free.

To everyone who has been of help here and on the sister thread(Canadian Express Entry), pls know you are appreciated. Our gratitude is not in any way a proportionate reward for your efforts, but I hope it somehow instructs the universe to ensure the odds are always in your favour. Once again, thank you all.

Well Said.

SixSigma1:


Yes, the certification has a project component. The project has to be work related and deliver hard savings (financial results) to the organization you work for. This means that you have to be employed to be able to meet the project requirement for your certification. The size of the company you work for or the nature of their business do not matter as long as the project provide solution to a problem in the organization. In fact, it could be a one man business type of work. Also, the company does not need to have a Six Sigma program in place as long as they will allow you to apply Six Sigma approach to solving the problem that they have. In my experience, no company will be against that as long as using Six Sigma enables you to solve the problems cheaper, faster and at high quality level than any other approach the would have used otherwise.

If you are in Canada already and not employed yet, my recommendation is that you go ahead to complete the training part for now (if you can afford it) while you continue to look for work. With the training only, you can include in your resume that you are Six Sigma Black Belt trained. If you are invited for an interview, telling your prospective employer that you are Six Sigma Black Belt trained and letting them know that your goal is to use the skills you already acquired help solve their business problems can open the doors for you.

Thank you very much

Plz Ontario people, which private health insurance company and plan will be best for a family of 4 for the 3 months before the main insurance kicks in on landing? Please I need suggestions

A555:


If you are moving between Amsterdam and Paris airports...you need a visa!!

No, it's just one stop for both flights. Paris for the first leg of the flight and then Amsterdam for the return flight.

It's like this. Lagos - Paris - Toronto and Toronto - Amsterdam - Lagos.

What do you think?

itzppr:


No, it's just one stop for both flights. Paris for the first leg of the flight and then Amsterdam for the return flight.

It's like this. Lagos - Paris - Toronto and Toronto - Amsterdam - Lagos.

What do you think?

You don’t need a visa for this.