Bricklayers in Ontario
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Bricklayers in Ontario
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I'm interested in hearing from bricklayers, or construction in general, on behalf of my husband.
We're moving in approximately 3 weeks to Vaughan, Ontario and have been trying to find out a bit more about what happens during the winter and Christmas compared to the UK. Obviously builders in Canada will be better prepared for winter than us, just wondering what they have in place...or if it's just a case of toughening up and wearing extra layers! 🙂
From what information I've found, it seems that in general, builders have Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off, I guess depending on the employer.
Any advice in general from experienced bricklayers would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you
I'm interested in hearing from bricklayers, or construction in general, on behalf of my husband.
We're moving in approximately 3 weeks to Vaughan, Ontario and have been trying to find out a bit more about what happens during the winter and Christmas compared to the UK. Obviously builders in Canada will be better prepared for winter than us, just wondering what they have in place...or if it's just a case of toughening up and wearing extra layers! 🙂
From what information I've found, it seems that in general, builders have Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off, I guess depending on the employer.
Any advice in general from experienced bricklayers would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you
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Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong section, please feel free to move it if necessary!
I'm interested in hearing from bricklayers, or construction in general, on behalf of my husband.
We're moving in approximately 3 weeks to Vaughan, Ontario and have been trying to find out a bit more about what happens during the winter and Christmas compared to the UK. Obviously builders in Canada will be better prepared for winter than us, just wondering what they have in place...or if it's just a case of toughening up and wearing extra layers! 🙂
From what information I've found, it seems that in general, builders have Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off, I guess depending on the employer.
Any advice in general from experienced bricklayers would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you
I'm interested in hearing from bricklayers, or construction in general, on behalf of my husband.
We're moving in approximately 3 weeks to Vaughan, Ontario and have been trying to find out a bit more about what happens during the winter and Christmas compared to the UK. Obviously builders in Canada will be better prepared for winter than us, just wondering what they have in place...or if it's just a case of toughening up and wearing extra layers! 🙂
From what information I've found, it seems that in general, builders have Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off, I guess depending on the employer.
Any advice in general from experienced bricklayers would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you
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Re: Bricklayers in Ontario
Thanks so much for your reply. So if my tights suddenly start disappearing I won't worry! Ok, so lots of hanging about drinking coffee? I'm sure he'll cope with that....the shock to the system working in the snow...time will tell, I don't envy him!
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Brave man to move to that job in December!
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I imagine that's the problem in many places, I'm sure its probably still like that here.
I know, we wouldn't have gone in December by choice, just the way it's worked out. New employer is keen
I know, we wouldn't have gone in December by choice, just the way it's worked out. New employer is keen
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Let's hope so! I do wonder if employees still get paid if they're laid off due to weather or if that varies from company to company. Not something we thought of asking we were just pleased he'd had a job offer! My husband has always been self employed so it's going to be very different. He has a 2year contract and we're going out on work permits so I'm hoping that'll give us some security 🤞
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Let's hope so! I do wonder if employees still get paid if they're laid off due to weather or if that varies from company to company. Not something we thought of asking we were just pleased he'd had a job offer! My husband has always been self employed so it's going to be very different. He has a 2year contract and we're going out on work permits so I'm hoping that'll give us some security 🤞
Re: employees not being paid if they are laid off for a period of time, I'd imagine it will depend on his contract? So make sure he checks that carefully.
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Absolutely, we do intend to apply for PR as soon as we can.
Thanks for your help, I'll double check the contract....
Thanks for your help, I'll double check the contract....
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Re: Bricklayers in Ontario
Let's hope so! I do wonder if employees still get paid if they're laid off due to weather or if that varies from company to company. Not something we thought of asking we were just pleased he'd had a job offer! My husband has always been self employed so it's going to be very different. He has a 2year contract and we're going out on work permits so I'm hoping that'll give us some security 🤞
I'd suggest you try and get PR sorted asap if you want security, unfortunately on a work permit you're tied to that one employer so it's not very secure at all. Maybe even try and apply before you go if eligible?
Re: employees not being paid if they are laid off for a period of time, I'd imagine it will depend on his contract? So make sure he checks that carefully.
Re: employees not being paid if they are laid off for a period of time, I'd imagine it will depend on his contract? So make sure he checks that carefully.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...ed-trades.html
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Some people apply for Employment Insurance (EI) when they are 'temporarily laid off' = 'seasonal layoff' - Unlikely to be paid by the employer if you aren't working.- but you need a minimum amount of hours worked to get it..
This. There is little to no job security here... so the sooner you apply for PR (Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker, Trades - or similar) the better .. if he has a valid job offer (with an LMIA) I wouldn't hesitate - apply now!
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...ed-trades.html
This. There is little to no job security here... so the sooner you apply for PR (Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker, Trades - or similar) the better .. if he has a valid job offer (with an LMIA) I wouldn't hesitate - apply now!
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...ed-trades.html
He does have the job offer/LMIA, we'll start now! Thanks for your help