tho02042935

Hi, currently looking for an employer to sponsor me as a carpenter. Ive emailed a number of companies but had no luck. Is their anyone who could recommend me on which companies are hiring. thanks rich

AmyDavid

Where in Canada are you looking to move to?

tho02042935

Hi i am looking to move to calgary in alberta if you know of any around that area.

jamjamjam87

shuttering? or 1st and 2nd fix? shuttering try a company called con-forte, all goes well i should be starting with them 1st week in august.

christmasoompa

Are you just emailing them? Or phoning them as well? If the former, that could be where you're going wrong - read the Job Hunting section of the Wiki to understand how to go about finding the all important job offer.

Good luck.

cheeky_monkey

there no such thing as 1st and 2nd fix carpentry companies mores the pity...lots of main contractors employ their own carpenters..its either shuttering or millwork carpentry...if you are looking for work outside main contractors.

jamie677

Con Forte does shuttering carpentry(formwork) not 1st and 2 nd fix,my hubbie works for them.

tho02042935

Yeah sorry for not being very clear, im looking for companies would employ a site carpenter, 7 years experience, 1st and 2nd fix, rennovations/ new build, domestic and commercial. Self employed contracting or employment dont really mind. BTW im not a shuttering carpenter but could probably throw my hand to it if that is what is needed over there.
cheers
richard

cheeky_monkey

Then you need to approach main contractors rather than specialist firms..possibly be classed as a journeyman carpenter..you would have to check out the different grade carpenters..apprentice up to level 4.

tho02042935

cheekymonkey do the main contractors recognise british qualifications nvq grades? i compliled a portfolio of my projects and CV, is there anything inparticular that canadian contractors are looking for in foriegn workers?

jamie677

My Hubbie was a 1st and 2nd fix carpenter,but now does shuttering,we applied for over 300 jobs before we found an employer with a LMO.

christmasoompa

Not sure if you'll need your Red Seal as a carpenter, but that's something to check.

Good luck.

cheeky_monkey

They dont recognise NVQs..i have yet to come across a British carpenter having worked on a many projects across Alberta...Ive come across British tradesmen in other fields..drywallers, tilers, bricklayers, painters, roofers etc etc but never a carpenter.

Almost Canadian

I know of 3 in the community I live in. Their kids attend a school that one of mine attends.

Their impresssion was that, if you have worked as a carpenter in the UK, you will have little difficulty in finding work and retaining such work in Calgary.

cheeky_monkey

i dont doubt it..good British tradesman are highly sought after.