I can't get a job -Calgary
 

arrghhhhh!!!!!!

I am frustrated big time. I can't get a full time job.

I worked in the UK as a construction professional and I can't even get an admin job. I have even taken additional training 'Alberta Building Safety Codes' and passed with flying colours. I have worked continuous for 25 years and never have been unemployed.

I have looked at other areas in the industry but no luck as yet. I can believe that I have even been rejected for so many admin posts. I totally understand that employers are not going to take on someone with MSc because they may not stay with the company.

I have look at every website going and no luck as yet.

Is anyone else in the same position? Do you know where that I may try or even have a contact.

****I have even exhausted my CIOB contacts******.

KJM:)

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

What sort of construction professional?

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

I am glad you never said to google!! HA HA

Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management, Building Safety Codes or Maintenance anything to do with construction really.

KJM:)

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

I work with EllisDon, I know we've slowed down, but have you tried us?

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Hi KJM,

Have you tried city of calgary - lots of jobs on their website.
I don't know if this one interests you but just a link below for you to look at.
Good luck
https://pehcmw1.calgary.ca/psc/pdhr/..._VIEW_JOBS.GBL

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Wow yep I have tried them. Good Company....What do you do?


In the meantime, I have 58 hrs for Sait Poly drafting course material for Construction Management students. At this moment I would go in at entry level just to get a post. It is no fun not working!!!

KJM....:)

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Thank you nayaks

Yes, I am still in for one, closing date was yesterday.

Always on that dam site including the obvious ones, all the big construction companies, University of Calgary and Calgary Education. I have even gone to house builders, home inspectors, selling construction materials, selling new homes etc etc..:)

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Two of my clients that work in construction have just been laid off. It's a bad time to be looking for work in such a field.

I hope you find something soon:thumbsup:

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Hi KJM,

I work for WorleyParsons and they do a lot of recruiting through markstaffing (http://www.markstaffing.com/) so if you haven't tried them it's worth an email/quick call.

Other than that, there is a construction company called Graham (http://www.graham.ca/) who I know are recruiting and they do a lot of varied work and are active in Calgary/Airdrie area. Also Kiewit (http://www.kiewit.com/) are advertising for new people although if you work for the 'Energy' branch you will likely find yourself on a campsite in Fort Mac.

Finally, here is an engineering directory for Calgary, not 100% comprehensive but a damn good starting point.... http://www.mikelaing.com/

Best of luck!

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

KJM you've got PM

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Like KJM I have applied for over 60 positions, and to date not a job in sight. I am more than happy just to do an admin type job as I am not expecting my type of profession within UK local govt to land on my doormat. I was in Policy & Improvement and ran the authorities voluntary sector programme.

I have tried every conceivable website including City of Calgary, all the major recruitment firms, even Walmart!!!

Where are we Brits going wrong? I have even hand delivered my resume to all the businesses in my local area.

Am going quietly bonkers being stuck indoors - only so much dusting a girl can do in a week. :curse:

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Am going quietly bonkers being stuck indoors - only so much dusting a girl can do in a week.

........I dunno, feel free to pop round to my place!! :)

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

I have found the admin field almost prohibitive to get into - mind you I'm only looking for part time and seeing as I have a job, I only look sometimes, usually when I'm piffed off with blinking stoopid customers and annoying teenaged management:eek::rofl:

I hope all those looking find something soon, temping might be the way to go?

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Hi All

Thank you all for responding with links, contacts and good vibes. I shall attempt everything.

As for coffee always up for meeting someone new. Send me a PM details.

The Ross Family

I am sick of watching that short haired ginger man with them muscles on Shaw 107.

KJM:)

Re: I can't get a job -Calgary
 

Got your resume KJM and passed it onto my colleagues ;)