IT Skilled workers
Mar 21st 2008, 10:09 pm
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Re: IT Skilled workers
I know in New Brunswick and the Maritimes there is a healthy demand for Technical Architects, along with DBA's, Project Managers, etc ....
Mar 21st 2008, 10:12 pm
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Re: IT Skilled workers
Hi!
Sorry to randomly jump into the thread, but I was wondering if anyone could advise of what my job would translate to in Canadian terms.
Here in the UK I'm a Data Analyst (3 years experience). Basically I work almost exclusively on MS SQL Server, coding in SQL to make data amendments, load in new data sets, generate reports as requested, etc. I occasionally use Excel.
I also have some experience as an IT Technician (building PCs/Servers, supporting software and such for around 50 users) and for Web Design (primarily using ASP to link to SQL / MS Access).
Thanks in advance!
Sorry to randomly jump into the thread, but I was wondering if anyone could advise of what my job would translate to in Canadian terms.
Here in the UK I'm a Data Analyst (3 years experience). Basically I work almost exclusively on MS SQL Server, coding in SQL to make data amendments, load in new data sets, generate reports as requested, etc. I occasionally use Excel.
I also have some experience as an IT Technician (building PCs/Servers, supporting software and such for around 50 users) and for Web Design (primarily using ASP to link to SQL / MS Access).
Thanks in advance!
Mar 21st 2008, 10:17 pm
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Mar 21st 2008, 10:18 pm
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Re: IT Skilled workers
I have actually given up looking for work in IT now. I applied to so many different companies, but the thing is, although I have been in IT Support for ten years it's not actually something I want to do.
My wife and I have submitted our PR application already, and I am going to use the time between now and the time our application is updated to go back to college and study furniture making, with a view to being self-employed in the future.
I have been stuck in front of a computer screen too long, and I don't want my time in Canada 'tainted' by the fact I am doing the same old grind, just in a different country.
My wife and I have submitted our PR application already, and I am going to use the time between now and the time our application is updated to go back to college and study furniture making, with a view to being self-employed in the future.
I have been stuck in front of a computer screen too long, and I don't want my time in Canada 'tainted' by the fact I am doing the same old grind, just in a different country.
evey weekend feels like a long one.
Mar 21st 2008, 10:20 pm
#125
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Re: IT Skilled workers
I have been working within IT for 8 years with the following skills:
ORACLE DBA
UNIX
XML
SQL PL/SQL
PRINCE2 Practioner
ITIL
CISCO Networking
and other stuff (won't bore you)
However when I initialy started to look into moving to Canada and working in IT everwhere who replied to me said yeh great but you don't have a Bachelors Degree in computer science (or the like) and we would be requiring that.
ORACLE DBA
UNIX
XML
SQL PL/SQL
PRINCE2 Practioner
ITIL
CISCO Networking
and other stuff (won't bore you)
However when I initialy started to look into moving to Canada and working in IT everwhere who replied to me said yeh great but you don't have a Bachelors Degree in computer science (or the like) and we would be requiring that.
Mar 22nd 2008, 10:05 pm
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Mar 23rd 2008, 7:12 am
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Mar 23rd 2008, 11:31 am
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Re: IT Skilled workers
I only said they appear like long weekends. In the UK I would have to spend the weekend doing manly things like mowing the lawn / DIY fixing or destroying depending on your perspective. Now I have such a short commute I can get those things tackled during the weekday evenings. Hence my weekends seem to be full of interesting things rather than just more work.
Mar 23rd 2008, 11:40 am
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Re: IT Skilled workers
New Brunswick Job Opportunities
I know of at least one person who has landed a job through this website, and she arrives in Fredericton with her family on the 26th March (ish). I think our first contact was 27th December 2007.
My advice is not to fire off your CV without researching the company to discover what their background is. Try to bring out your achievements rather than just a list of where you have worked. You need to let them know what you did for your employers and what benefits they will get by employing you, apart from boosting the population
If you want to look at NB as a destination and if you have any questions then I am happy to take PM's (if my inbox can deal with it) and offer what help I can.
Have a great easter
I know of at least one person who has landed a job through this website, and she arrives in Fredericton with her family on the 26th March (ish). I think our first contact was 27th December 2007.
My advice is not to fire off your CV without researching the company to discover what their background is. Try to bring out your achievements rather than just a list of where you have worked. You need to let them know what you did for your employers and what benefits they will get by employing you, apart from boosting the population
If you want to look at NB as a destination and if you have any questions then I am happy to take PM's (if my inbox can deal with it) and offer what help I can.
Have a great easter
Mar 23rd 2008, 7:07 pm
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Re: IT Skilled workers
Hi
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
Mar 24th 2008, 10:35 am
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Re: IT Skilled workers
Hi
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
Mar 24th 2008, 11:59 am
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Re: IT Skilled workers
Technical Architects and network engineers are needed especially with experience in wireless technology.
Mar 24th 2008, 12:05 pm
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Re: IT Skilled workers
One piece of advice, if you have time to study, look at certifications that are valued in North America. This will show initiative and greatly improve your chances of getting a job. If you already have a raft of certifications tailor the selection on your resume for the job opportunity, otherwise it looks like you collect them like boyscouts collecting their badges.
I studied for PMP (Project Management Professional) from the PMI because as a Project Manager that would be recognised in Canada much more than my PRINCE2 practitioner (although it is becoming more widely known now).
IT Is lucky in that many of it's certifications are globally recognised. We can move between industries, countries and if you are Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, PMI certified it is accepted. You try doing that with medical qualifications
I studied for PMP (Project Management Professional) from the PMI because as a Project Manager that would be recognised in Canada much more than my PRINCE2 practitioner (although it is becoming more widely known now).
IT Is lucky in that many of it's certifications are globally recognised. We can move between industries, countries and if you are Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, PMI certified it is accepted. You try doing that with medical qualifications