ClimberChes

Hi All,

Im currently a serving member of the Royal Air Foce in the UK. I was wondering if anyone knows of any companies in Canada that are looking for ex forces personnel for full time - permenant work with permenant residence etc..

christmasoompa

Hi, and welcome to BE.

What kind of work? If you can be a bit more specific then hopefully you might get pointed in the right direction.

You say permanent work with permanent residence, so you already have PR? That will make it easier.

Good luck.

Edo

Someone I knew in your situation was inclined towards USA cuz they are more keen on military people for security contracting and and all things invasions. Canada on the other hand is a relatively civilised country.

woz718

Can't help I'm afraid, but would also be keen to hear of "military-friendly" employers in Canada as we are awaiting PR which should hopefully be through next yr. OH finishes 24 yr army career in Jan and is not finding the UK employment market overly welcoming to ex-forces at the moment due to the old "lack of commercial experience!"

Wozzie

Lamin

If you are aviation skilled try IMP in Halifax, lots of ex working there and they were "invited" across because of their skills.

I know they are hiring at the moment.

allycat231

I am ex RAF MT Driver, what trade are you??

Aviator

Depends on your trade, Business don't go out, 'oh lets hire someone from the military' Business look for a trade that is of use to them. My trade got me the jobs I had on leaving, military experience enhanced that significantly.

ClimberChes

Stacker

christmasoompa

For us non Military folks, what does that mean? What sort of job are you looking for, which province are you hoping to move to and what is your visa status?

The more info you can give, the better the info you'll receive in return.

ClimberChes

Sorry, Im a "Logistics Specialist (supply)" im hoping for Alberta. and as for Visa status i havent started looking into visas yet.

christmasoompa

Ah, so that's what a stacker is, I've learnt something new today!

For visas, have a look at this - http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Quick_...an_Immigration

Good luck.

Helen Louise

Hi
We live in calgary and have done so for 3 1/2 yrs. My husband is ex RAF he was also in logistics. He was OC supply at Lossie before we moved here. I am sure he will be delighted to chat with you and point you in the right direction. He is now the regional manager for Western Canada for a large transportation company. Send me a private message with your email and I will hook you guys up.
If it helps, we absolutely love it here and wild horses wouldn't drag us back to the UK!
Hels xx

iaink

He may need to post again a few times to enable private messaging, but in any case you can chose "send email to" from a posters personal profile easily enough...

woz718

Helen
I saw your post and noticed that your OH was/is in logistics. My OH is currently seeking to move into a role in civvy street in UK as as a Transport Manager having been a W01 Staff Master Driver/Transport specialist and wants to continue in that trend when we eventually move to Canada - hopefully ABt after having spend a couple years out there in 2000. Any advice or information your OH could provide to my OH would be fab, and I'd be happy to pm you.

Cheers
Wozzie.

Helen Louise

Send me a PM with your email and I will get my husband to contact you guys. xxx