hi just looking for some advice, me, oh and 2 kids are thinking of moving to canada. Looking particularly at AB, know that oh shouldn't have a problem with work as he is blocklayer.

I have BA (ord) in applied social studies in social care with over 10 years experience in high support therapeutic unit, was wondering if anybody had any experience of getting into this field in canada, and maybe some useful links. Really appreciate any help

www.workopolis.com
www.working.com

These two might point you in a direction that may take you to where you want to go.

And another one:

http://www.employmentagencies.ca/canada.htm

Our WIKI here on BE is an excellent place to start, you will find like many others if you stick with us, that this site will help you on your journey to Canada like no others

Welcome to BE and I advise you sit down with a huge pot of tea or coffee before you commence reading the following:

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Category:Job_Hunting

thanks all, am having countless cups of coffee trawling through all the information in wiki, am now on valium! from the stress of making the right decision, though have to say this forum is super for information, congrats to all who have put it together anyway back to the reading

Hi Anne-Ireland,

Just wondering if yee made the move yet or at what stage you are at? We are moving to Calgary from Mayo, hopefully October, with 2 kids also!

Hi Anne-Ireland and LM Brian

Two "welcome to BE" posts in one...how's that for efficiency.

Kind regards,

Eamonn (sometimes longing for Ireland where people are not completely stumped by my name ) & Janet

Hi Eamonn and Janet

Thanks for the welcome-we also intend living in Okotoks. May need more advice from you in the future!

Brian

Hi Brian (have a brother - one of many! - by that name...but he uses a Y not an I),

You are more than welcome. Feel free to have a good mooch around on our blog (link in the signature panel below). Will give you a flavour of life out this way as we experience it. Covers the period back to when we got here last October. And of course, feel free to pop around when you get yourselves over here...you can PM me for details if so inclined.

Kind regards,

Eamonn.

Hi Anne

Welcome to BE.

Great place Kilkenny... I have relatives in Thomastown

Good Luck

no have not made move yet, still dithering, can i ask what type of jobs are you going to?

hi thanks for welcome, yeah Thomastown is only down road i grew up in Bennettsbridge, i have 2 brothers living in Thomastown

Have a job offer as electrician and currently waiting on LMO to come through. Hoping to move over in October. Why are yee dithering?

oh is blocklayer with over 25 years experience, but cannot locate papers so not sure how easy it might be also i have good job with HSE so would be giving up alot, on the other hand building trade here in toilet at moment he hasnt worked properly since march.... oh oh not sure not sure!!!