Re: Construction - Where can the most money be made?
 

My OH is in the union as a drywaller - given journeyman status due to his proof of previous work experience and certificates. No course required.

Union rate for journeymen drywallers is 29 bucks an hour - it is significantly less non union.

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Non union can earn more as they can work on pricework. Not all work is unionized and some subcontractors have two companies (one union whilst the other is non-union).

One problem is that (similar to the Eastern Europeans in the UK), there are a lot of Mexicans working in Drywall and this has resulted in rates tighting. Fair play to them as they are making money whilst he sun shines! (Although in BC I does seem to shine half enough! LOL).

A good place to look at rates and availability of works is Craigslist.ca which has jobs advertised.

I hope this helps.

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linesmen ( scottish power etc) can if unionised ( challenge ,course etc) in AB .
earn 52$ per hr. plus very good conditions,.was also offered post in MB with hydro...unionised workers only...not quite the rate as AB ,,but cost o living less in MB>
non unionised was in around $39 mark in AB.
info comes from friend that has been headhunted from Uk.,advertised in uk local paper :huh:
also received free shipping and family flights paid, accomodation for 3mnths for AB job..
not ftmac based.
jimmy.

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I should have clarified that I am only talking about Nova Scotia.

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I got a pal who is working doing drywalling under the table he is only a vistor visa he does price work so im sure u could get a job in lloydminster the housing market is booming here

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And you wonder why we ask questions and examine bags. There again karma might be the eventual removal order of said friend.

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and not only ilegal but if he was injured at the workplace he would not have any claim for workers compensation!! Just saying! :thumbdown:

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If he is working in private homes and he gets injured he could always sue the owner (more likely as he won't have any other avenues available to him). It maybe wrong but that is why you should know who you are employing prior to them starting.

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I assume that he is working under the table he is not paying any taxes?? So not only will the CBSA be looking for him, so will the CRA. The point being is be carefull what you post on a public forum!!