what should i do?

Member since 02 May 2011

cymbelineMember02 May 2011 12:58:15

hi.

just joined this site today and hoping for some good advice from all you seasoned expats!

ive already got my PR status and have come back to the Uk in order to sort out things before i go back to canada again, later this year or early next year.

my problem is that i am 52 years old now and although i have plenty of qualifications and experience working for companies in the uk, where can i start in canada?

i have many years experience of electronics testing and administration and am looking for a job in the vancouver or surrounding areas.
my longterm goal is to run my own business, like a convenience store etc but initially i will need a job.

any advice would be good.

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ArmandViP02 May 2011 13:09:07

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Hi and welcome on Expat.com cymbeline!

I hope other members will advise you soon

Regards
Armand

ots Member

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otsMember08 June 2011 17:55:33

Hi cymbeline,

Which part of Canada are you in? You can try some online search engine like Indeed, Jobbank. Hope you can find something soon

honeyclotte Serial expat

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honeyclotteSerial expat17 June 2011 05:50:54

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Yes the Job bank site will help you. Since you got the PR that would be easy. Goodluck!

Harmonie ViP

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HarmonieViP17 June 2011 10:24:19

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Hello cymbeline and welcome to Expat.com!

Have you already been given advice which helped you?

If not so, I hope it's for soon.

Good luck,
Harmonie.

Gal New member

Member since 20 March 2009

GalNew member21 July 2011 15:46:11

I must be in a bad mood today...but why can't folk just DO A SEARCH ON GOOGLE for what they want????http://jobsearch.monster.ca/search/?whe … d_units=km

Teliana New member

Member since 23 March 2011

TelianaNew member22 July 2011 18:47:22

Hello and welcome! When I was living in Canada I often used this site to find a job. It is used by a lot of employers and also linked to services provided by the government to help people find work. http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/prov-eng.aspx?OfferpPage=50 Choose the province you are looking for and then you can do an advanced search choosing the type of job and exact city you are searching in.
Here is another part of the site that could be useful to you. http://www.travailleraucanada.gc.ca/con … 03&lang=fr

Also contact the closest Service Canada office and ask for information about Employment Services they offer. In many cities and towns there is an office you can go to to get help looking and help with your networking and resume (CV). What province are you in?

Hope this helps!