Finding a job at an expo

Your move to a better life in a new country could start at a job expo.

Job expos are the ideal place to meet top employers and recruitment consultants who want to recruit skilled people. Going to a job expo also gives you the opportunity to speak to a range of companies who can help you make your move a stress-free one.

Tips for finding a job at an expo

• Do some research before you go on where you’d like to live in your new country – it will make your expo experience more worthwhile.
• Start the visa application process – work out which visa you’re eligible for and get the ball rolling.
• Maximise your time at the expo – some times of the day (and days of the week) are quieter than others – ideal if you want to avoid the queues.
• Get your paperwork sorted – have hard copies of your CV on hand to pass out to prospective employers (and make sure your CV is well written and well presented), and consider attaching a photo of yourself to jog their memories later on.
• Brush up your interview skills. Some employers interview at the expos so make sure your first impression is a good one by dressing appropriately – and remember that a smile and a firm handshake go a long way.

So what are you waiting for? If you’re ready for a change of lifestyle, then going to a job expo could be your chance to make your dream of moving countries a reality. Visit www.canada.com now for more information on upcoming Opportunities Canada Expos.

Visa options: is the Business Class Visa right for you?

If you’re dreaming of a new life in Canada, and you’re planning to set yourself up in Canada as an entrepreneur, a self-employed migrant or an investor, then the Business Class Visa may be your ticket to migrating to Canada – and even permanent Canadian residency.

If you apply under the Business Class Visa category then you’ll need to show that you’re able to become economically established in Canada. You’ll need to meet minimum financial requirements, and earn enough points in the following five categories to meet the pass mark:

• business experience
• education
• language ability
• age; and
• adaptability.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Read more about Business Class Visas for Canada here. If you have skills and an ambition to live and work in Canada, visit www.workingin-canada.com, right away!

The friendly face of Canada

Another reason why Canada’s such a great destination for skilled migrants: according to a recent survey Canada tops the list of expat-friendly countries.

The HSBC Bank International’s Expat Explorer Survey interviewed 2,155 expats in 48 countries and concluded that Canada was the most welcoming country to expats. Ninety-five percent of the expats surveyed said that they’d struck up friendships with locals, compared to 92% in Germany, which came in at second on the list.

The survey considered four main categories: how easy it was to meet and befriend locals, the number that joined a community group, the percentage who bought property, and the number that learned the local language. Read more here.

It’s no surprise that Canada rates so highly as an expat destination: it has a diverse culture, accessible language, and a thriving expat community. It even offers free language training and host programmes designed to help new migrants to Canada navigate through daily life.

If you’re a skilled professional thinking of making Canada your new home then check out Working In Canada for information on how to make your dream a reality. We’ve got all the information you need including some great tips on adjusting to your new life in Canada.

Canada’s most generous province

Manitoba is the most generous province in Canada according to the latest generosity index published by Fraser Institute.

The Generosity Index report uses data from personal income tax returns to evaluate monetary generosity across Canada and the United States.

According to the report, 28% of people living in Manitoba had donated to registered charities, and the overall amount donated was 1.14% of total income. Second and third on the list of Canadian provinces are Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Manitoba, with its population of just under 1.2 million people, is a great place to live. It offers a rich culture with annual food, film, music and art festivals; a lush landscape where you can enjoy Canada’s great outdoors; plus you’ll get to experience both beautiful snowy winters and mild sun-drenched summers.

Go to www.workingin-canada.com now for loads of great information about living in Manitoba or any of Canada’s provinces and territories.

Canada’s first mile high baby

Canadian citizenship has been granted to a child born during an international flight over Canada.

Baby Sasha, whose Ugandan mother was 8 1/2 months pregnant at the time, was born on New Years Eve at 30,000 feet during an eight hour Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Boston.

Photograph by: WBX-TV, The Ottawa Citizen

Weighing in at six pounds, Sasha was delivered without complications as the plane crossed through Canadan airspace.

Initially Canadian officials were uncertain whether the baby would be eligible for Canadian citizenship as there was no known precedent. After federal immigration lawyers reviewed the case, it was decided that she was eligible for Canadian citizenship due to Canadian territory extending to Canadian airspace.

If you’d like to make your dreams of living and working in Canada a reality, visit www.workingin-canada.com today for details on visas and other information on how to emigrate to Canada.

Health professionals in demand in Canada

There is a shortage of doctors and nurses all over Canada, so if you´re looking for a change of lifestyle and excellent career opportunities, Canada´s a great choice.

Key areas of need are rural areas (though the bigger cities are also suffering shortages), family practitioners, and ER staff. Find out how to find a job as a nurse in Canada.

People just like you, with skills needed to fill labour shortages and strengthen Canada’s economy, are being welcomed into Canada to live and work. Some skilled migrants are even being fast-tracked in to the country if their skills are deemed in demand. Perhaps yours are? Take a look at www.workingin-canada.com for information on visas and much much more!

Do you have an ‘in-demand occupation’?

The Federal government has recently announced changes to the way that Federal Skilled Worker applications will be processed.

From 28 November 2008 if you have at least one year’s continuous experience in one of 38 occupations designated as ‘in-demand’ you can have your application fast-tracked.

Do you have one of the ‘in-demand occupations‘?

If you’d like to live and work in Canada visit www.workingin-canada.com to see if you’ve got the skills that Canada needs.

Where to find the perfect Christmas Day weather in Canada

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect location to spend Christmas Day then look no further. Climatologists at Environment Canada have trawled through 45 years of weather data to come up with a list of the areas Canada that are most likely to experience a white Christmas.

The list includes almost all of northern Canada and highlights cities that offer a 100% chance of a white Christmas as well as locations likely to experience ‘perfect’ Christmas weather.

If you’re a skilled professional thinking of making Canada your new home then check out Working In Canada for some great information on the regions of Canada and Canada’s climate.

Electricity Industry in Desperate Need of Skilled Staff

A report entitled “Powering Up the Future”, undertaken by Canada’s Electricity Sector Council (ESC), has revealed that Canada’s electricity is at risk from the lack of skilled staff available to fill vacancies. The report states that there is an immediate shortfall of 1300 skilled employees and that there will be 25,000 positions needing filling within the next 6 years, if Canada’s energy demands are going to be met.

Catherine Cottingham, Executive Director and CEO, Electricity Sector Council explained, “At a minimum, our jobs require a high school diploma or completion of a four-year apprenticeship, and the vast majority of the electricity industry’s positions need post-secondary education. This means that if the industry is to address these shortages in time through Canada’s learning institutions and immigration channels, we must act now.”

Perhaps you hold relevant skills? You could use them to gain entry into Canada to live and work. Check out www.workingin-canada.com for details.

Alberta Develops Programme to Support Skilled Migrants

Alongside the Federal Government’s development of 320 Foreign Credential Referral Offices across the country, Provincial Governments have also been working to ease labour shortages by streamlining skilled migrants passage into the workforce.

This month, Alberta released A Foreign Qualifications Recognition Plan for Alberta. The plan was developed through consultation with stakeholders and various government departments.

The key features of the plan are:

• “To create a $1-million Innovation Fund to encourage the development of innovative and flexible approaches to foreign qualifications assessment;
• To improve access to information and resources for employers, immigrants and potential newcomers;
• To develop International Education Guides which will include comprehensive information on educational systems and credentials in other countries, along with comparisons to Alberta standards; and
• To develop occupational profiles detailing the certification, licensing, or assessment process.”

“Streamlining foreign qualification recognition is a ‘win-win’ scenario for newcomers to our province and for Alberta,” stated Doug Horner, Alberta Minister of Advanced Education and Technology. “This plan will help expand our labour market, strengthen our economy and provide opportunities for immigrants to make the most of the skills they’ve brought to out province.”

Canada is working hard to make your emigration dreams realise as smoothly as possible. If you have skills and an ambition to live and work in Canada, visit www.workingin-canada.com, right away!