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yes, i have considered and still will consider Nova Scotia.

I have nearly 8 years experience in Software Support and consultancy with a global payroll and Human resource company.

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As follows...

In your case - take you, qualified with an HND (Technologist level Canada - 3 years FT beyond A's or A level) with an added Degree, together with experience, you'd be competing against local qualified/experienced people, some who are job hunting.

Suggestion.... see if you can get into one of the other provinces, that done, on arrival...register with as many job agencies out there, take any contract work, one day, one week to several weeks.

Its the Canadian experience that will get you jobs thereafter, as seen on your updated CV.

In the beginning you may need to step back one or two levels by taking a lower grade or category of job that you are over qualified for. Using your HND instead of the Degree when applying for such

As an example, a job in computer support, something such as working for the 'Geek squad' to get a sense of the type of work.... does it fit your profile?

Geek Squad Careers - Best Buy Canada

Or, other related work, solving software problems for clients, to doing service work fixing computer related issues/software.

Look through the earlier links, look at the job descrptions or requirements, tailor your CV to match a position you are applying for


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You might want to read all the posts made by Tuppence.

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Back on jobs, its possible that computing related jobs between Canada & the UK may have different titles or descriptions

I googled 'computer networking jobs' in Nova Scotia, a list of agencies, from - WOW jobs, indeed, monster. The position titles included software, hardware, IT, Management.

Take a look, maybe use 'computer or computing network Technologist' in the 'key words' to see what pops up. Or, be specific to your own profile

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awesome response all! have given me much to ponder and research! looks like its going to be a busy evening.:lol:

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check out ADP - they have a large base in Dartmouth NS and advertise available roles online. Even if they have nothing right now, perhaps come on over and arrange some networking meetings with the understanding that you are looking to increase your knowledge of how your current experience compares with what is required here. Then keep your contacts, add them on linked in, keep in contact and grow your network for a start.

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Funny you say that....i currently work for them in the UK! i have already have conversations with them in canada, but nothing will progress until i actually move and get my status etc.

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Then what on earth made you think that PEI is a sane choice? :confused:

dbd33 mentioned Orkney Telecomm, but I think the Orkneys before digital technology would be nearer the mark.

You might consider the Falklands. Better penguins.

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Hi
A slight thread drift,
but anyone what the city taxes and household bills, etc , are if living in PEI.
just curious, a few guys in work are a few years from retiring ( those not looking at panama/ecuador) are talking of relocating to PEI due to the high vancouver area cost of living
cheers jerry

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Better idea would be to move to the Halifax area - economy not stellar but pretty good, shouldn't be terribly hard to find something - and rent a vacation home or cottage in PEI for a couple weeks every summer. I've honestly never heard of somebody actually moving to PEI from elsewhere.

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As you may have seen on the real estate listings, property prices on PEI are low compared to other centres in Canada.

Its possible to get a decent 3 bedroom bungalow in the $200k or lower range depending on which part of the island you want to be.

Example

http://www.point2homes.com/CA/Home-F.../30779423.html

http://www.point2homes.com/CA/Home-F.../25356774.html

Property taxes

Tax and Land Information Website: Property Charges Application - PCA

cost of living

Cost of Living in Charlottetown. Prices Updated Jul 2016

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I've never looked at PEI for property but this house is the most expensive of 29 detached houses I found between $50k and $100k in Summerside.

$99,900 detached with garage completely renovated.

This one's cute and looks in good nick

Under $90k and inside completely renovated

Not the nicest in outside appearance, looks fine inside. Under $70k

This one could be a duplex...already been a business. Also under $70k

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Charlottetown is a lovely little city and I would move there yesterday except that I could not earn what I do and have the same standard of living there. It is a very nice place to be in the summer time as is PEI as a whole. The problems are very simple. Lack of opportunities and low wages as a result. The economy is heavily dependant on the tourists. In winter it dies on its arse. It is a bleak snow covered windswept landscape.

Watch this

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Looks about half what we had two winters ago :rofl:

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Out of curiosity... why PEI?

On a side note, I personally know about 10 people here in Calgary from PEI... they all left to find jobs.