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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vascey(m): 6:51am On Feb 09, 2019 |
merrymum: Great stuff. Thanks for sharing. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 7:59am On Feb 09, 2019 |
U can get a soft copy one now tempest01: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 8:15am On Feb 09, 2019 |
Nuel182: WES needs the hard copy |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:09am On Feb 09, 2019 |
Hi guys, Is it true that drivers license and letter from FRSC does not necessarily work in calgary? If yes, what are the options. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 9:21am On Feb 09, 2019 |
flyboi1: Driver licence works....first, you'll have to take a test. You have to get 24 out of 30 questions (need to confirm). if you have original license, it will be taken from you,.and verified. If it is original, a class 7 learners license will be given to you. According to your experience, it will be decided if you have to take a full class 5 or a class 5 GDL license road test. After a successful road test, your licence will be updated. Modified: see the attached picture flyboi1 10 Likes 14 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:36am On Feb 09, 2019 |
Thanks for the info. tempest01: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kmgb1: 9:56am On Feb 09, 2019 |
tempest01: Some people on the other thread buy scratch cards in bulk to send to WES in individual envelopes with each person's name on it,why dont u contact them to buy and send on your behalf. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sleekysoft(m): 10:48am On Feb 09, 2019 |
Please i PMed you MissTobs: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sleekysoft(m): 10:50am On Feb 09, 2019 |
Hello seniors, I would be landing in few weeks.. soon !! Please I have a Nigerian drivers license.. please what would I need to do to be able to have a Canadian drivers license, do I need to get any document from frsc Thanks as I await a response |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 12:03pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
SOS CALGARY FOLKS hEEEEELLLLLLLLppppp!!! Guys I am still packaging the landing gist so I can add the proper maggi, curry, thyme and atarodo join. Okay so I am staying with a friend now but I will need to move out and get my own place or shared place before 1 month. So I need help, anyone in Calgary has an idea of where or how I can get a job atleast something to pay my rent abeg.... I have to try and not deplete my POF so thats why I need to get running. I should be ready to work by the a weeks time. So if you are in Calgary and can assist me please do, I am a guy and do not mind doing any decent job for now. Thanks all.... 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MissEmmy: 12:13pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Hiya, can you send me a mail? We can work out something. My POE is Toronto Pearson. tempest01: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oridon43: 1:44pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
I can get it for you here in Nigeria and send it to your email or WhatsApp Quote author=tempest01 post=75551652]You guys are just posting landing gist, But I've been begging since. Please, who is coming to canada soon? I need waec scratch card. Please. [/quote] |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by alt3r3g0: 4:05pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
flyboi1: Just to add to what @ tempest01 wrote. In addition to FRSC letter, if you get at least one year insurance driving record from naija with no claims, you can further drop your insurance rate. Mine went from 180cad to 62cad per month with both. 34 Likes 29 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 4:09pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
MissMoroti: I think its only fair for me to update after i got a solution So the winches in etobicoke drivetest center rejected my license claiming its fake and cant be verified. She didnt even collect the authentication letter or anything. She just looked at the license and said NO. I tried to ask why and explain what “graduated u25” meant. She blatantly told me I’m holding the line and i should go and report to MTO in ottawa if I’m not satisfied with what she told me. I left and went to northyork drivetest center, that one didnt even bother to check my license because the etobicoke winch has already written something on my file online. So i called MTO customer care and complained, the customer service agent was so upset with the way i was treated and told me that the instruction MTO gave them is that “once there is an authentication letter and they can see my license on “https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org/dlApplication/trackStatus” then she had no reason to decline. Na so i go check my license on the site o. My face was there gidigba to prove it was authentic. So the customer care lady gave me an address in downtown toronto; I carried myself and went to downtown. I explained my situation to the agent at ther ServiceOntario in downtown toronto. Na so she approve me o, I provided all the licenses I have been using since 2008 including all the temporary. The lady was just laughing that it’s not that deep. She checked online and verified o! 11years added and i booked my road test same day. Inshort, if you bring naija license come and you are coming to ontario. Just respect urself and go to “downtown toronto” that’s where we have sane people!! 64 Likes 29 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by alt3r3g0: 4:17pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Guitarlife: Try Center for Newcommers. You can get an employment counselor there as well. They also have a section with free internet, printer and a job board with plenty of survival jobs that's frequently updated. 16 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 4:28pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
alt3r3g0:I am grateful o... 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 5:12pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Thou shalt not be confused but shall read up: https://www.nairaland.com/4933819/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant#74340332 sleekysoft: 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ifeoma77(f): 5:30pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
MissMoroti:Thank goodness. Happy for you 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olioxx(m): 5:47pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Oyeleye2011(m): 6:16pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Am sorry my brother. I don't know anything about Cyber Security career. Am not in IT profession in Canada. olioxx: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 6:37pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 6:44pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Guitarlife: @ Guitarlife, as a couple of people suggested, it'll do you good to register with settlement agencies like Immigrant Services Calgary or Newcomer Centre for settlement help. Additionally, find below some upcoming events that could be of interest to you. You might need to google up some of the events to get the links to pre-register if interested. Cheers! Workshops Feb 13 | Job Fair Preparation Session Hosted by MCG Career and Employment Centre Calgary, 1 -4pm Are you prepared to attend a Job Fair? Do you have a 30 second elevator pitch? Does your resume represent the best you? Do you need to brush up on your interview skills? Join us from 1 -3pm for Job Fair Preparation and 3-4pm for Mock Interviews. First come, first served – reserve your spot today! Registration is required Feb 25 | LinkedIn Basics Hosted by : YW Calgary, 1 -3pm Learn about your online footprint, the components of a LinkedIn profile and how to connect with others to build your network and support your job search. Pre-registration required. Feb 26 | Job Search Strategies Hosted by: YW Calgary, 1 -3pm Understand the key elements of a job search and create a personalized Job Search Action Plan. Pre-registration required. Feb 27 | Resume Building Hosted by: YW Calgary, 9:30am - 1 2pm Learn the basics of resume formatting and writing and how to target your resume to achieve your job search goals. Pre-registration required. Feb 27 | Cover Letters Hosted by: YW Calgary, 1 -3:30pm Make a strong impression! Learn about cover letter structure and how to write letters that set you apart from other candidates. Pre-registration required. Feb 28 | Interview Skills and Practice Hosted by: YW Calgary, 9:30am-3:30pm Prepare for interviews and practice your interview skills using proven techniques to answer challenging questions. Receive feedback on how you present in an interview and tips on how to make a great impression. Pre-registration required. Feb 28 | Career Expo Bootcamp Hosted by: MCG Let us help you prepare for the MCG Expo! Create tailored and targeted resumes. Prepare for on the spot interviews. To register, call 403-601 -266. Please see attachment. Feb | LINC Career Services Access free one-on-one Career Coaching or register for our Job Search Workshops. Upcoming workshop dates: Feb 11th to 22nd, 1 pm-3pm, Feb 25th to Mar 8th, 9am-1 1 am, or Mar 11th to 22nd, 1 pm-3pm. Pre-registration is required. Eligibility: Permanent Resident or Refugee, CLB 3 or higher, looking for employment. Call 403-41 0-3202 or email linc.career.services@bowvalleycollege.ca Visit our website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca/linc-career-services A weekly meeting for women who are currently actively seeking employment. Connect with fellow job seekers for support and motivation. Build confidence, expand your network, learn new skills and share ideas through group discussion. Join us every Friday morning at 1 0:00 am in the Employment Resource Centre (ERC) YW Calgary, 320 5th Ave SE, 2nd floor. Phone: 403-705-7543. Pre-registration required. Ongoing | Monthly Career Cafes Hosted by McBride Career Group’s Calgary Career & Employment Centre Calgary, Mondays 9-10:30 AM Join fellow job seekers and discuss career and employment issues important to you. Learn more at https://www.mcbridecareergroup.com/event/show/career-cafe/5 Job and Resource Fairs Feb 12 | Fort McKay Group Hosted by Career Connection Calgary, 1 0am-3pm Bow Valley College, South Campus 345 6 Avenue Southeast S2009 Calgary, AB T2G 4V1 Pre-registeration required Feb 13 | Recruitment event with JAZZ Calgary, 9am - 4pm Connexion Carrière – Bow Valley College Jazz is recruiting 160 bilingual (French/English) flight attendants See details on facebook Feb 13 | Jobs with Commissionaires Hosted by Career Connection Calgary, 1 -3pm Bow Valley College, North Campus 332 6 Avenue Southeast N1 16 Calgary, AB T2G 4S6. Pre-registration required Feb 20 | Paladin Open House and Job Fair Hosted by Rocky View and Wheatland Employment Services in partnership with Career Leap 41 2-1 21 Main St. SW Airdrie, AB 1 0:00-3:00 See attached poster for further details or call 403-948-9711 Feb 21 | Employment Preparation Event Hosted by The Mustard Seed Calgary, 2-4pm, 1 02 1 1 Avenue SE (The Mustard Seed Support Centre) Free employment preparation event, featuring hair cuts, interview clothing, resume assistance, and mock interviews. Registration is not required. Feb 26 | Paladin Job Fair Calgary, 10am-3:30pm 71 5 5th Avenue SW***Conference Centre in the East side of the Lobby Available Positions: Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions Bring a resume & 3 references For further information, contact anguyen@paladinsecurity.com Feb 27 | MCG Job Fair Calgary, 10am -3pm Mar 20 | Youth Hiring Fair Hosted by The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre Calgary, 1 :30 – 6pm Meet with an employment counsellor at 2nd floor, 31 5 1 0th Ave S.E. to prepare ahead of time. For more information, visit YouthEmploymentCentre.ca. Feb | Motive Action Info Session To learn more or apply - attend a 1 hour info session at 10am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. No registration necessary. 1 201 42nd Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 1 Z5 Transit: #30 bus from 39 Ave SE C-Train stop 26 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 6:55pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
oridon43: thanks, they need hard copy |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 7:09pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Monthly childcare costs across Canada https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/childcare-costs-canada-1.5008106 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 7:43pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Kmgb1: okay....will check the other thred |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 7:55pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
MissEmmy: Hi, sent |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by DrMrsCK: 8:06pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
joo2018: Is it possible for one who doesn't speak French to survive in Quebec? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iaatmguy(m): 10:33pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
DrMrsCK:yes BUT your access to good jobs might greatly be reduced due to preference of french speakers. However, there are pockets of english speaking communities 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 11:45pm On Feb 09, 2019 |
Guitarlife: Welcome boss. I hear there are lots of nigerians in Calgary. A good number of our sisters over there are single, so you should have no trouble finding someone to sing and play your guitar to. If you feel the number of nigerians in Calgary isn't large enough, you can always move to Toronto. You could legit decide to date only your tribe in Toronto(assuming you are igbo or yoruba), but the living expenses fit cause anoda minority feeling, this time it would be your bank account that would feel like a minority lol. 33 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by alt3r3g0: 12:08am On Feb 10, 2019 |
For newly landed peeps to Calgary, i have a transit pass for the month of feb to give out. Pm me if you can make it to downtown during the week to pick up. Update: Gone 18 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ceyrahtlk(f): 6:00am On Feb 10, 2019 |
tempest01: Just in case you don't find anyone to help you soon, someone in Nigeria should post it to you via registered mail. It is trackable online and I believe within 2 weeks you should get it 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by czaratwork: 6:01am On Feb 10, 2019 |
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