Hello

I apologise if this has been posted in the wrong place and also for any "stupid questions." My father considered a move to Canada in 2007 when he ran a business in the UK Converting cars that ran on petrol, to run on gas (L.P.G not gas as in petroleum) as this was a cheaper fuel source and he had great business untill the recession whooped us all. Since then my father has re-trained as a gas engineer, which in the UK would be somebody that fixes boilers, cookers, meters ect that use natural gas.

On Monday I will also start a course which will qualify me to do the same. Obviously I will need work experience but in essence I will have the qualification, plus my qualification will also allow me to install solar pannels. I looked on "THE LIST" (Da Da DAAA!) and didnt see a gas engineer as i know it to be a qualifying profession to work in Canada. Will anybody be able to comment on this with any relevant information?

Is ther work for Gas Engineers / Solar Pannels?

Additionally, my girlfriend will be a qualified accountant in a few years which may come under the financial analysts section? If so where would that leave me? (in Britain?! HA!)

I am currently 22 and really am planning on moving around 26-28 providing all is well with finances ect.

Any information is much appreciated.

Thanks
Matt

Try looking at Gas Fitter you don't qualify as an engineer in Canada and will have to take Canadian qualifications when here if you qualified as a Gas Fitter or Plumber different provinces have different requirements sometime including minimum experience in your trade.
I sell solar panels all across north America at this time in Canada there is very little happening as the grants that were there a few years ago have been removed by Federal / Provincial governments.

No, it won't, as accountants have their own NOC code. But you never know, in a few years accountants may be on 'the list' instead!

You seem to be focusing on the FSW program, but remember that's only one visa route out of over 50. And there's no point in worrying about what's on 'the list' now, as it will have changed in a few years time anyway.

Sounds to me like your quickest and easiest route by a mile would be the IEC visa.

Good luck.

Look for gas technician too.

Be aware that many jobs are seasonal. Ie Fall and early winter.

They don't, trades that are Red Seal certified are interprovincial and have the same training and experience requirements in all participating provinces, such as for plumbers and gas fitters, which are two separate trades.

Gas fitters are licensed (not certified) by the provincial safety authority, here some local provincial regulations may vary. Plumbers will also be governed by provincial and municipal building codes.

Don't see a ton of solar panels around and about here and not sure it would be enough to get you get one into Canada, nor converting automobiles to propane from gasoline. A few propane vehicles around, but not that many and the technology and opportunity has been around for decades over here. For the most part it seems to be hillbilly truck owners, car and SUV owners seem to be going to hybrids. Electric is likely the up and coming thing.

Natural gas has started being used for some commercial vehicles, but I guess that would be a whole different level of qualification.

Gas fitters are not red seal at the moment may be n future

http://www.red-seal.ca/[email protected]?tid=488&tid=488
http://www.red-seal.ca/[email protected]?tid=486&tid=486

That list is wrong, Gas technicians in Ontario have to be certified and licensed.

Yes and No no exam as been set
Gasfitter (Class B) became a Red Seal designated trade in October 2012 in the following provinces and territories:

- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Manitoba
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
- Nunavut

, the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Examination for this trade (as well as for Gasfitter - Class A) has not yet been developed, nor has the National Occupational Analysis (NOA), which is the document the Red Seal exam is based upon. You would need to pass the Red Seal exam for this trade when it becomes available in order to earn your Red Seal endorsement. We suggest that you contact your province for information regarding an estimated date regarding the availability of the Red Seal exam for this trade since the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Examinations are fully administered by the provincial and territorial apprenticeship and certification offices - here is the contact information for the responsible authority in BC:

Isn't Red Seal a waste of time unless you plan on working in mlre than one province?