hi

Which part of Canada is currently crying out for time served carpenters. Im desprate to get over but dont want to end up in a place where demand is Zero

I thought this was going to be about chip shops.

I'm soooo disappointed that this wasn't a chip shop entrepreneur wanting to run a chippy over here!

Same here - I thought it was Harry Ramsden posting under a false name

Gotta say, I thought so too!! Hollands meat pie's, gawd I miss them !!!

To answer the OP, I know we are always crying out for carpentry in the Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, but that is quite rural! I'm sure people who live elsewhere will be able to tell you about their neck of the woods ...

With the $10,000 tax write off for retrofitting/renovating homes there's lots of business for home renovators.

I would think its unlikely anywhere is crying out for carpenters. You need to get Journeyman status under the Red Seal, as despite your training you may have to poove yourself as skilled. (Wherever you go)
The renovation market in Vancouver is pretty strong still, however who knows whats install as the market may get flooded, especially with Olympic projects coming to an end.
Being an all rounder will definatly help in renomarket.
I would do your home work on Canadian construction, and the general way they go about things here.

me too

There used to be a chippy in Burnaby, BC (not sure if it is still there). I could n't believe it when I went in and they had hollands puddings. It was a brit couple, from Blackpool i think.

Do you have to do the Red Seal when your a Carpenter then?

I believe so, you can challenge experience with documented service.
Exams are generally based on building codes. An excellent book is available from CMHC " Canadian Wood Frame House Construction" You can order on line.
Learning a bit about Canadian work site culture would also help, as the worksite code is not as aggressive as the UK. There is also a greater use (from when I was in construction in UK) mechanical tools.

I only ask as my OH is a journeyman drywaller here and was not required to do the Red Seal Exam and I thought it was the same for Carpenters/Plasterers etc

what is the redseal?
Do my City&guilds+Craft cert count towards getting it

I know plenty of people who have got carpentry, building jobs with out Red Seal, but the market is changing, and I suspect trade qualifactions may come under more scrutiny. ?
Plumbers and Electricians do need the qualication
Who knows, BC is expected to be out of this mess faster than other Provinces, so things always change.
Your C&G and work place experience will count

http://www.red-seal.ca/english/index_e.shtml

cheers for the link Happy