Black Widow

I would love some help from anyone who has gone through this process. I want to move to Canada and work in the Child care field. I have a qualified Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care Learning and Development.

What steps do I need to do for work either in a daycare setting or similar or as a live in caregiver.

How much roughly did you spent to go over? Just so I have an idea. I won't need to ship as I don't have anything.

Any help would be appreciative.

beckiwoo

I can't say with your child care field but in regards to the NVQ - people will say they are not recognized on here and that you need Canadian qualifications.

However from someone with a level 3 in children and young peoples workforce (NVQ) I've had one job offer and interviews for 3 other roles (2 are for the same organization and one of which I have been informed I have got if I don't get the other one).

From my own personal experience it's not just about qualifications, the experience helps a lot!

Make sure you have a copy of your UK police check and that your first aid is up to date (you may have to redo this but I can't comment yet as none of the organizations I have applied to have given me clear guidance). Expect things to take time as criminal check, references and checking qualifications does add on.

I can't comment on the visa options

Black Widow

Well I have been working since 13 in Childcare in different settings...from newborn too. Did you convert your NVQ then ?

I will have to sort police check and first aid but i'm in Belgium so may be difficult trying to find somewhere where they do it in english..

Looking in the Toronto Area

christmasoompa

This thread might help - http://britishexpats.com/forum/canad...canada-735341/ lots of figures in there.

Welcome to BE, good luck with finding a job offer - there's a great section of the Wiki for job hunting tips.

magnumpi

Child care and young educators is on the list of jobs in demand. NOC 4214

beckiwoo

Ontario might be different for what they require. I'm in British Columbia.

No didn't convert it as I don't think they can convert vocational qualifications.

beckiwoo

Wish NOC 4212 was in demand

DandNHill

I know somebody who came over on an LMO who is in childcare in NS... also if you're in Belgium surely they would be able to issue you a certificate in French so there would be no need to translate it then?...

Black Widow

My certificate is english...I was looking for first aid in english but no hope yet..May wait til i get to Canada...

My progress I may have a potential family for live in in Montreal, Quebec... So documents would change right or similar???