Hi Matty congrats,

May I ask what line of work and how did you go about applying for the job from in the UK?

Sure, I'm a welder I obviously searched on this website got some info from some very kind people, applied to AIT (Alberta Industry Training) type in google Alberta trade secrets . Sent of my my foreign worker qualification application, to prove I have been a welder for more than 54 months, I then converted my CV into a Canadian style Resume and applied for lots and lots of jobs on www.indeed.ca
www.jobbank.gc.ca and also www.infomine.com

I had a few employers get back to me, I had a huge amount who didn't even reply, I narrowed my options to 3 companies in Edmonton and Calgary, then decided the Calgary job was best to suit me and my family. I then had my skype interview the company was happy I forwarded all my certificates and work related info, signed the contract and now I'm waiting for their lawyers to write my twp and have airline e tickets.

Excellent! Just started applying for jobs myself from over here....know it's going to be tough but worth trying until I decide to leave. I have full PR but just saving cash to support myself and family when I move over.

Hope all goes well, let me know how Calgary works out. I am considering Calgary, Edmonton or GTA.

That is awesome mate.

I have wrote to AIT but I have yet to receive a reply, did you write to them first or just send your Qualification off?

I emailed them a few times ( they say they are very busy ) I also phoned them a couple of times, It was good in my skype interview as the company said I was way ahead of them, but they will get back to you.
It is IMO a long process for what it is, but its something that has to be done.
If you get talking with a future employer chances are they will have a contact at AIT to speed your application up.
Dont forget ( like I did ) to photocopy your passport as they must have your passport picture and signature.

Good luck

this is very helpful thread... can you tell me what you need to prove your work exp? please!! also how long do you have to leave once you recieve your pr??? thank you!

Hi if you go to http://Tradesecrets.alberta.ca/
then look for the Qualification application pack ( or click here http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/sourc...L_WORK_EXP.PDF )

Download the pack fill it in, you will then need someone preferably in management to be contacted by AIT to confirm the information you have given to be true. You must also pay $450 CAD which is non refundable, then you need some patience while they process your application. If you are successful you will get a letter ( you must have the original letter when you land in Canada) this letter is valid for 1 year for you to make your move to Canada and if your trade requires to sit the exam.

Good Luck

P.S

When you have completed your application dont forget to send a copy of your passport data page with a clear shot of your pic and signature!!!

cool thanks a million, so there is an exam if you dont have them done here?? i couldnt seem to find any info on this anywhere! thanks so much!

Not all trades require an exam, it will be on the website somwhere, its been a while since I have looked. What trade do you or your partner do ?

I'm an electrician and I would have to fly to Canada to sit the exam. You have to apply first and send your qualifications off then once the letter is back you have one year to sit the exam.

Here is the Electrician info :http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trade.../profiles/003/

my partner is a bricklayer im a hairdresser ive my quals but he doesnt as he always worked on experience as most trades have been until recently.

Might be worth searching the forum to find other threads about bricklaying and/or hairdressing - I don't think your partner would need his Red Seal, but iirc you would need to sit an exam and get licensed if you want to work in Canada.

HTH.

Heres a link from AIT for Bricklaying :http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trade.../profiles/001/