Originally Posted by ExKiwilass (Post 11069090)

You will need to come over and meet companies face to face if you want to seriously try and find work in Vancouver.

The other thing is you should think seriously about whether you really want to commute from the Fraser Valley to Vancouver every day. It's no picnic.

Originally Posted by midnight007 (Post 11068799)

It is easier to find work if you have a really solid network of people around you (such as family etc) that can help you find something...
I am a teacher, and unfortunately for us, have not been successful in finding any type of job over here (Ontario) so after a year and a bit, we have sold our house, and are moving back to the UK. We fell into the trap of listening to people say "ooh you'll be snapped up" etc. by family and friends of my wife, and it was not the case at all. I have had no interviews since being over here, have gone to extensive lengths to find work outside of teaching (data analysis, business admin etc) and have been completely unsuccessful.
Not to put you off, as it may be different out west, but I would absolutely think about this ahead of time.

Originally Posted by ExKiwilass (Post 11069090)

You will need to come over and meet companies face to face if you want to seriously try and find work in Vancouver.

The other thing is you should think seriously about whether you really want to commute from the Fraser Valley to Vancouver every day. It's no picnic.

Originally Posted by iammikec (Post 11069473)

With regards to the commute, my plan would be to drive to Mission and then take the train to Vancouver, I have travelled to Vancouver by road and it certainly isn't a picnic!

Originally Posted by iammikec (Post 11069473)

I am seeing that this is my most likely scenario.

With regards to the commute, my plan would be to drive to Mission and then take the train to Vancouver, I have travelled to Vancouver by road and it certainly isn't a picnic!

Originally Posted by Lychee (Post 11069643)

I still don't comprehend why somebody would actively seek out a commuting lifestyle when there are so many alternatives, especially as a newcomer to a new country. For Vancouver, I would rent somewhere close to work for the first year at least.

Originally Posted by iammikec (Post 11067817)

Hi

I am looking for some honest advice and opinions about my chances of finding work in Canada.

I am 34 and live in the UK with my wife and 3 children.

We have family in the Fraser Valley area and that is where we would love to live - this gives me an employment range from Abbotsford through to Vancouver.

I have spent 5 years working as an Operations Manager for an online retailer, specialising in E-Commerce Management (SEO, PPC, eBay, Amazon etc). Prior to this I worked for a number of years in customer services and sales management positions.

I didn't go to university but do have qualifications from further education in mechanical engineering and welding & fabrication - this is from 15 years ago and not an area that I am looking to move back in to!

So my first real question is this, does anyone have any experience of my current line of work in or around the Vancouver area and, if so, is this a skill set that would be in demand and, more importantly, in short supply?

I have responded to a number of adverts on WorkBC but have yet to receive a single reply. I have read enough forums to recognise that this is fairly common place, so I would be interested to hear if there is anyone on here that was able to find a job when applying from abroad?

Thanks

Mike

Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 11068916)

Sorry to hear.

There is no shortage of teachers in Ontario and I know several qualified teachers who grew up in Canada who have abandoned their profession because they couldn't find work.

Good luck with the move back.

Originally Posted by midnight007 (Post 11069886)

We knew it was going to be a battle, but thought we stood a pretty decent chance.

Originally Posted by iammikec (Post 11067817)

Hi

I am looking for some honest advice and opinions about my chances of finding work in Canada.

I am 34 and live in the UK with my wife and 3 children.

We have family in the Fraser Valley area and that is where we would love to live - this gives me an employment range from Abbotsford through to Vancouver.

I have spent 5 years working as an Operations Manager for an online retailer, specialising in E-Commerce Management (SEO, PPC, eBay, Amazon etc). Prior to this I worked for a number of years in customer services and sales management positions.

I didn't go to university but do have qualifications from further education in mechanical engineering and welding & fabrication - this is from 15 years ago and not an area that I am looking to move back in to!

So my first real question is this, does anyone have any experience of my current line of work in or around the Vancouver area and, if so, is this a skill set that would be in demand and, more importantly, in short supply?

I have responded to a number of adverts on WorkBC but have yet to receive a single reply. I have read enough forums to recognise that this is fairly common place, so I would be interested to hear if there is anyone on here that was able to find a job when applying from abroad?

Thanks

Mike

Originally Posted by Aviator (Post 11069605)

It has changed in the last 12 months with the new Port Mann opening up, much easier drive now. Still costs more than the train though.

Originally Posted by ExKiwilass (Post 11070919)

oh sure, it definitely takes less time to get over the bridge. But once you're over, it's all the same bottlenecks until Vancouver.