Job Market In Montreal

irislarin wrote:

I am supposed to be  relocating to Montreal in 4 weeks as an permanent resident and I have started my job search. I have not been getting very responses and wondered if anyone could tell me if this is normal or if the job market is just really dry. My current position in the US is office manager in a mining company as well as GIS specialist part time. I have a degree in mathematics and a grad cert. in GIS. I've been applying to all types of jobs but mainly office administration, particularly in mining. I've established a physical address and phone number in Montreal, so as to show that I am physically present. Is this a good indicator of what to expect once I land there? I am concerned because I have a limited amount of life savings and It's me and my 2 year old daughter. I will be placing her in a private daycare when we arrive so with all our expenditures, I am afraid the money will run fast. Does anyone have feedback on the job situation.

I know it sound a little bit strange from me, as a ESL teacher, but do you speak French? I was in the same situation like you, in 2004, when I arrived in Montreal...

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