I've heard terrible stories of people who immigrated to Canada and they are asked to have Canadian experience to get a job, is that true? why is that? if you have U.S. experience it would be fine?
After you get the canadian experience can you work anywhere in Canada without problems or to have qualifications from abroad is an obstacle even though you've already worked in a good job in Canada?
2006-11-19 13:38:48 · 6 answers · asked by Masiosare 3 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
For certain professions (engineering, medicine, and law in particular), "local" experience is required. That's even true for native-born Canadians, by the way ... just because you're licensed to practice in one part of the country does not mean you'll be automatically licensed elsewhere. The idea is to get an even playing field for the consumer - everybody knows the rules, so there's no surprises.
For example, if you've never been somewhere where there's a lot of snow, you see no reason to build a roof strong enough to support a "snow load". (I've seen this done, by the way ... an American civil engineer from Texas working in northern Ontario built a home for himself ... and needed to rebuild the entire upper floor after the first winter because the weight of the snow collapsed the roof due to insufficient load distribution).
The same holds true in other disciplines ... learn the language, get a local to show you the ropes, and most of all learn about the people. You can't just land and expect to know it all, or at least I can't.
Having qualifications from elsewhere isn't (in itself) an obstacle. Proving that your credentials meet (or exceed) the standards set for Canadians in the same field ... including post-secondary learning ... is much tougher. Basically, the local (Canadian) has to check out the newcomer's references ... which can be a lot more involved if you're from outside the province, let alone outside the country.
Depending on what field you're talking about, US experience MAY be better than somewhere else ... but not necessarily. Just because Canadians may know more about their southern neighbor than about another country is not always a good thing; there's places the US codes fall short of the Canadian ones as well.
2006-11-20 05:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by CanTexan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's very true. Settlement is not an easy experience, especially when it comes to searching for jobs. Some lucky immigrants arrive with a job offer, so that makes thing easier. "Work experience" does relate to CANADIAN (or at least North American or sometimes European) experience. Certain trades or professions must have their titles or credentials validated (doctors, for example) because jobs are regulated and certain requirements must be met in order to practice in Canada.
I work in the immigration and settlement sector and I see issues like this all the time-- highly qualified individuals with decades of experience who have no other option than to clean floors or wash dishes. It's especially worse if English is not a first language, and sad to say it-- but also if the person is of an ethnic minority.
2006-11-19 20:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you heard is baloney, I came here in Canada as a working permit holder that was 17 years ago. After I finished my contract I was able to find a good job. But working as an employee was not for me so I decided to take some courses so I could work for myself and now I'm self-employed. I'm living a good life same situation I was way back home. The problem, immigrants come to a new country, they expect that everything will come smoothly, you need to adjust in any situation, be respectful to their custom and tradition. Every where we live or go there is always hardship
to encounter.
2006-11-19 17:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a lot of crap Canada is full of immigrants. If you have work experience or a Trade you will have no trouble finding work. If you work hard there are many opportunities for people from the USA.
2006-11-19 13:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by teddybear 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's true, but its not the end of the world. If you are truly competent, can speak decent English and prepared to take a step back in order to make the leap forward, you will be fine.
2006-11-20 04:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is true I am ashamed that the 51st state of America would do that. Bad Canada!
2006-11-19 13:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by eric l 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋