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Hey there everybody! I am new to this so not sure if I am even doing this right. My name is Thomas. I am from Tipperary in Ireland and I am looking to move to Toronto to live and work for at least a year (hopefully more seems as how hard it is to get work here now). I am a fully qualified Carpenter and would love to know if anyone out there can help me in anyway possible ie good agencies to contact, what areas are the best for construction work so on and so forth. Any help would be very very much appreciated
Also, I am moving on my own and am kinda freaking out about a place to live for the first while anyway and was wondering if anyone knew good places to move that won't get me killed ;0 and even where to go to meet new people and friends.
I really hope someone out there can help me, a lot of people have told me how helpful people can be on this
Thanks and I hope to hear back soon.
As soon as you get here try as hard as you can to get into the carpenters union. It's a good paying trade when you are in the union and the work has been very steady for the last few years. Even during the recession my son in law has never been off work.
I am a fully qualified Carpenter and would love to know if anyone out there can help me in anyway possible ie good agencies to contact, what areas are the best for construction work so on and so forth.
I entered the keywords "carpenter" and "Ontario", 70 job ads appeared at WowJobs.ca
I repeated the same for Alberta, 140 carpenter job ads showed up.
Then Saskatchewan, only 69. But 217 postings at saskjobs.ca
SaskJobs.ca - Job Search Results (http://tinyurl.com/3g3v9op - broken link)
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Also, I am moving on my own and am kinda freaking out about a place to live for the first while anyway and was wondering if anyone knew good places to move that won't get me killed ;0 and even where to go to meet new people and friends.
Don't think you need language training that can benefit your employer a tax credit from the government. Nevertheless, information on this site are useful for all newcomers to Ontario.
Information about housing newcomers to Ontario can trust (http://tinyurl.com/3nuxsxr - broken link)
Thanks a million guys for all your help! I will get on that straight away.
Do I still have to apply for the work permit even though I am moving over on the IEC visa? I thought that the visa I have means I can work and travel? And do I have to get a PPS number or I think ye call it a social security number to work?
Thanks a million guys for all your help! I will get on that straight away.
Do I still have to apply for the work permit even though I am moving over on the IEC visa? I thought that the visa I have means I can work and travel? And do I have to get a PPS number or I think ye call it a social security number to work?
Great news buddy! you should inquire with the Canadian Embassy for the type of visa you should apply for. If you do successfully get the appropriate permit, I can help you with your move to Toronto as I am an experienced Realtor. contact me for any issues you may have related to your transition to Toronto, including getting rental places, social events, contacts etc. Feel free to DM me. **Moderator cut**
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Presenting your documents
When you enter Canada, explain to the immigration officer that you have come here to work. Be prepared to show supporting documents, such as your letter of offer of employment. If you have the confirmation number for your offer, give it to the immigration officer.
If you have a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada saying that you are authorized to come to Canada to work, bring it with you when you come to Canada. This letter is not a travel document and it is not your work permit, but it can help support your entry to work in Canada.
Once the immigration officer has checked your documents, the officer will print the actual permit for you.
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And do I have to get a PPS number or I think ye call it a social security number to work?
Yes. The immigration officer at *Toronto's airport where you will disembark, will give you the necessary information. If not, make sure you ask him/her.
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Getting a social insurance number
You must have a social insurance number (SIN) to work in Canada.
1) You can pick up an application form for a SIN at *the point where you enter Canada.
2) You can also download the form from the Service Canada website.
- You can mail the completed application form and the necessary identification, or
- you can submit it in person. Instructions are given on the form.
When you receive your SIN card, give the number on it to your employer.
There are good information from "Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Toronto".
http://www.irishjobs.ca/New_Arrival_eBook_Jan_2011.pdf (broken link)
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