Moving to calgary from Toronto-needs advice (for rent, how much, find a job)

[rehan2390]

Hello, im 24 and i live in toronto and i am struggling to find a job in accounting field here. All jobs require years of relative experience which i dont have. I am thinking of moving to Calgary for 2 months hoping to find a job within that time period.

Can anyone recommend a good place to stay short-term? and the range for rent? and any specific area where most of the jobs are available (like downtown area)?

i don't know anybody in Calgary so any advice/suggestions will help.

Thanks.

[mikeinalberta]

Originally Posted by rehan2390

Hello, im 24 and i live in toronto and i am struggling to find a job in accounting field here. All jobs require years of relative experience which i dont have. I am thinking of moving to Calgary for 2 months hoping to find a job within that time period.

Can anyone recommend a good place to stay short-term? and the range for rent? and any specific area where most of the jobs are available (like downtown area)?

i don't know anybody in Calgary so any advice/suggestions will help.

Thanks.

Rent in Calgary will be similar to Toronto. A lot of accounting jobs are downtown. Most accountants I know (and I know a lot of them) work downtown.

Obviously experience in the feild is a huge asset here. Most oil and gas companies (at least the exploration and production companies) want oil and gas experience.

We are approaching year end, so i would expect a lot of firms will be looking for help, mostly with contract work. Compensation can be really good for these positions.

[rehan2390]

hmm..i don't have any experience in oil and gas industry unfortunately. But I do want to move to Calgary. someone from the RobertHalf agency said I will have a hard time looking for a place to rent (short-term) for now more than getting a job.

I just want some kind of guarantee that I will be able to get a job of $40k - $45k within 2 months. I know that may be tough. I mean I only have 2 years of mainly Accounts Payable experience so maybe my salary expectations are too high. i really cant decide...

[rehan2390]

hmm..i don't have any experience in oil and gas industry unfortunately. But I do want to move to Calgary. someone from the RobertHalf agency said I will have a hard time looking for a place to rent (short-term) for now more than getting a job.

I just want some kind of guarantee that I will be able to get a job of $40k - $45k within 2 months. I know that may be tough. I mean I only have 2 years of mainly Accounts Payable experience so maybe my salary expectations are too high. i really cant decide...

[mikeinalberta]

Salary expectations aren't too high. There aren't many office workers in calgary making less than 40k

[mikeinalberta]

Also, if you are looking to stay in the a/p role, lack of industry experience would be less of a hinderance.

[rehan2390]

yea, im not looking to stay in a/p..want to get more of a junior accountant type role..would you recommend moving? considering i wont have a vehicle so wont have expenses there..and how much do you think average expenses per month would be based on no job in calgary