Nettye:
Hi guys,
I’m looking for someone who is interested in subleasing (I have 5 months left on my lease) my apartment in Edmonton. Have to move for work, so if you’re landing soon and will want a place to stay for a couple of months contact me. It is a spacious one bedroom apartment in downtown Edmonton in a really beautiful building. Non smoking building, Gym, elevators, swimming pool, yoga room and lounge. I can also throw in my bed and couch for an extra cost.
Will be better for a single person or young family without a kid as its on the 27th floor.
Contact me if interested.

omolomolarinero:
Hi seniors, I will be landing in Alberta next year and I would love to choose a new career path. I have been a class room teacher for the past 3 years. I studied English for my first degree then Peace and Strategic studies for my masters. My experience and degrees in the best of my knowledge can't land me any good paying job in Canada. So I'm wondering if you all could suggest an high paying diploma course, certifications or trade work that is in high demand that I can quickly study for.
Thanks

Ladykeigh:
Hello house, I would like to ask if anyone knows of certifications I could take in Data science or analytics that would be beneficial to me in Canada.

Thank you.

omolomolarinero:
Hi seniors, I will be landing in Alberta next year and I would love to choose a new career path. I have been a class room teacher for the past 3 years. I studied English for my first degree then Peace and Strategic studies for my masters. My experience and degrees in the best of my knowledge can't land me any good paying job in Canada. So I'm wondering if you all could suggest an high paying diploma course, certifications or trade work that is in high demand that I can quickly study for.
Thanks

omolomolarinero:
Hi seniors, I will be landing in Alberta next year and I would love to choose a new career path. I have been a class room teacher for the past 3 years. I studied English for my first degree then Peace and Strategic studies for my masters. My experience and degrees in the best of my knowledge can't land me any good paying job in Canada. So I'm wondering if you all could suggest an high paying diploma course, certifications or trade work that is in high demand that I can quickly study for.
Thanks

etrange:
Hehehe... see where they all came to hide.

Hello everyone, my name is etrange and I'm a permanent resident of Canada.

I'm having a hard time choosing a city to reside in. I've got Montreal, Toronto and Calgary as my top choices. They say Montreal is good but too cold, Toronto is good but too expensive and Calgary is good but the economy is ailing thus the reduction in job opportunities. Me, I have PPR but confused.

Majesticniyi:


Please do your research and decide before leaving Nigeria, it can be hard to get papers sorted from here...and please dont ask me further questions oh, I am not a teacher and cant give detailed explanations.

salford:

In addition, high paying would also depend on the employer. Just like companies in Nigeria, some employer pay good coins while others pay little..

AZeD1:


If your plan is any good high paying job, you are going to have a very hard time.
Medicine, Law, Software Development, Trades (plumbing, HVAC, Auto Mechanics) are all high paying jobs but you have to do the initial work.

Majesticniyi:




First, you are not a permanent resident yet o


Deciding where to stay is really your choice but can you speak enough French to survive Montreal? Toronto is expensive and overcrowded in my opinion (GTA people, dont come for me oh) and Calgary is a really lowkey place with everything you need for life (Sorry, I'm biased)...economy is down but we survive.

etrange:


First, thank you for responding! As for calling myself a PR, I became one since the day I got my ITA. Faith has never failed me

I speak French and as a Lagosian, overcrowding isn't really an issue for me. But Calgary seems to be most people's destination. There must be a reason.

Because na there GOD dwells.
[s]Ontario peeps and others please no come for me o [/s]

omolomolarinero:


The initial work shouldn't be a problem as the desire to switch career is high. Medicine, law etc are long things, they take years to complete. I'm looking at the possibility of trades and other related blue collar jobs that might not necessarily take years to get certifications for.
Thanks

salford1:

If you are no longer interested in the education route, and do not want to spend a long time in school, your options would be to go for a diploma or masters in a technical (e.g Civil) or IT field. Trades are good because you only attend college for maybe 2 to 3 months in a year for 3 to 4 years while still getting paid. Most trades pay a decent wage and there is demand. Go for whichever one sparks your interest.

However, do not waive your education qualifications aside. It might still be useful in the future. I am thinking of getting a certificate now in Education via online studies even though I am on an Engineering career path..

Threemg:


Because na there GOD dwells.
[s]Ontario peeps and others please no come for me o [/s]

omolomolarinero:


Thanks, these are the kind of options I'm looking for. Now I will do a personal research on which will be more beneficial to me in the long run between a diploma in a field or trades.

Thanks

Threemg:


Because na there GOD dwells.
[s]Ontario peeps and others please no come for me o [/s]

Majesticniyi:


Student Aid: There are two parts to this; student grant and student loan. Student grants are grants you dont have to pay back but you only qualify for them if you apply for student loan..student loan, you have to pay back in monthly installments six months after your studies. The tuition is paid directly to the school and balance paid to you. This balance is about 80% of living expense based on family size and its paid in lump sum.


E.g If your tuition and living expenses for a semester sums up to $10,000. Then tuition of eg $3000 is paid to the school and $7,000 sent to your account at the start of the semester. The percentage of this $10,000 that comes as grant depends on your family make-up, previous investment and family income (Those with children have upper hands here as they get more percentages of Grants)

Disclaimer: Seniors in the house, please correct any errors in assumptions I might have made

salford:

hmm maybe in the days of oil boom sha. Since the economy don burst, God is now everywhere.

Albertans have stubbornly refused to look outside oil for income generation. Trudeau becoming PM for a 2nd term will be the final nail in the cof. for Alberta. I am sure he is not expecting votes from Alberta and Sask as usual too.

pyruvateluv:

But do you see him winning this election?

pyruvateluv:

But do you see him winning this election?

Ligxy:



Lol, your moniker tho.
Please, can I relate with you? I studied English language too but no masters, I have experience in customer care. But I need high paying job too biko.
I'm still at ielts/eca stage o. But I no wan carry last.
May I send you a DM please?

Ladykeigh:
I still need your input please.

Ladykeigh:
Hello house, I would like to ask if anyone knows of certifications I could take in Data science or analytics that would be beneficial to me in Canada.

Thank you.

Villagegirl:


21 days.

omolomolarinero:


Thanks thanks! just so you know I'm not a qualified teacher i.e I dnt have the necessary certificates to become a professional teacher... Na the way naija be push person into teaching, I don't think I want to continue as one. Thanks all the same.



Thanks for your input oga Sa.lford. Pay is a good thing to worry about when I have the certificates and qualifications. The mobility from an employer to another is going to be easier and maybe unending.



The initial work shouldn't be a problem as the desire to switch career is high. Medicine, law etc are long things, they take years to complete. I'm looking at the possibility of trades and other related blue collar jobs that might not necessarily take years to get certifications for.
Thanks

iaatmguy:
trades take a minimum of 4 years to get certified, but for barbers, its two years

omolomolarinero:


4 freaking long years? That's something o! I need to take my eyes off trade then.
Thanks

iaatmguy:
NA you would be paid while learning, don't be scared. some apprentice are paid above minimum wage

omolomolarinero:


Good enough! Thanks.

Next question, which is better buying a phone from Nigeria or buying from telecom companies after landing. I have always been of the opinion that it's better to buy in Canada since the payment plan will be spread for 2 years but a landed friend argued that its better buying from Nigeria. Seniors, what do you think?

iaatmguy:
iphone samsung note, other chinese brands work but they would be selective. it might work in some areas and on some network provider, but not all.