Working for Walmart
 

Hi there,

I'm new to this forum but have been reading threads for quite a while and have got loads of information from all of you, thanks!!

My husband and I are looking to move to Canada with our 3 children but don't really want to wait too long!

Hubby currently works for Asda over here and we are thining about asking about a transfer for him, as they are owned by Walmart, as this seems to be the quickest way to get over? He works in the Distribution centre and uses Fork Lifts.

Does anybody have any experience of working for Walmart in Canada? I've heard they may not be the best employer but just wondered if anyone has personal experience with them?

Thanks
Manda :)

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I think the question is redundant since IMHO your hubby has 'a snowball in hells chance' of getting in with a transfer.

Sorry If I appear rude or blunt.

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Thanks for the honesty! I'd rather find out sooner rather than later if there's not much chance!

Out of interest why do you say there's no chance of it happening? Sorry if I appear to be completely ignorant about the subject, but we have only been looking into it for a short while so still have a lot to learn!

Thanks

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People able to operate fork lifts for Walmart are just not hard enough to find locally for a "transfer" type case to fly. Intracompany transfers tend to be senior management types, integral to the growth of the business yadda yadda yadda.

On the other hand if you find another route, it might be possible to go that way just for the security of having a job here when you get here, who knows?

I think Walmarts rep might be overstated, they are rated in the top 50 employers in canada by "report on business"..
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...alROBmagazine/

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As far as I'm aware intracompany transfers require you to be a certain level 'in the food chain'. OR you need a positive LMO (labour market opinion) meaning that there is no one (available) in canada that can perform the position you coming to take (seems doubtful that there isnt someone here that can drive a forklift).

Have you done the self-assesment on CIC site?

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Search NOC to find suitable skills in demand. = National Occupation Classifications. Only certain skills/professions are suitable to follow the skilled worker immigration program as immigration tends to (but not always or to any where near 100% of everyone's satisfaction) match new workers to skills in demand by industry/government or in the case of our friends south of the border the needs of the black-ops//military-industrial complex :eek:

Rich.

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Thanks for the replies!

I have done the self assessment and I get 67 points so should be able to get over on that but I was looking at a quicker route, as I'm sure lots of people are!!

I am a qualified Early Years Practitioner, with a Level 2 qualification (over here) I need to get that checked against Canadian qualifications, but I am going on to do a Level 3 qualification.

I've been looking at PNP routes and the only province that specifically states Early Years Educators in their list of occupations is Manitoba, so it looks like that may be the option to explore.

Thanks again

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That was a bit rude and blunt! :)

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kiss it mister :rofl:

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If I could reach...:D

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OOOOO AAAAAAAAAAA Missus. :D

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Manda, you should get the equivalency of your Early Years credentials assessed by your target province, in this case Manitoba.

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Judy,

Thanks for the link, it's given me loads of info :thumbup:
Not quite sure how i've missed all of this stuff, I've spent hours trawling the net, obviously not in the right place tho!!
Manda

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Manda
The college i am at in Ontario has this programme Early Childhood Education.

http://www.flemingc.on.ca/Full-time/...mCode=EC%2DECF

Its a 2 year course, if you reckon you can afford to live on one salary, and that wont be much to start with then you could try the student visa route.
once the course is over if you get a job in the field you have studied in then you can get a 2 year visa.

- lol we went to the same school- why not the same college?? Its probably not for you but each suggestion on here can set you off on different routes and you may find a way to get here.

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LOL!! :rofl:

Going via a study visa was one of our first thoughts, and I actually looked into that course! That was because we weren't aware of the PNP stuff etc, but it's still an option so thanks for the link.

I'm just a little worried about finances, like you said with only one wage coming in, and fees for the course, with 3 kids. I suppose it can be done tho.

Is it right that when you apply to go via a study visa you have to try and convince immigration that you will only stay for the duration of your studies? This is what I've heard, but can't remember where!!

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It is quite a pricey way, but we have bought our house here so have no mortgage to pay, only bills etc. We find food is cheaper here, though many on this site have found otherwise. Car insurance is more, house insurance and taxes are slightly less. Gas is cheaper. utilities are about the same for us, so we are managing on a very small income. there arent many jobs in this area. Alberta sesm to have more but fomr tposts here it is more pricey so you need more $$$.

You do have to persuade them that you wont overstay your welcome, ie visa. We sent letters from employers saying they would reemploy us should there be a suitable job and we have some property there. We are using a Access Migration consultants and have found them to be excellent so far. They have a website and are near you in Wellingborough. they wont take you on unless they think they will get you PR, no visa, no fee.

take care

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Thank you, I really appreciate all the information!

We were originally looking at either BC or alberta, but have also been looking into Manitoba, mainly because of the PNP staus with my job.

We should be able to come out with around $100k, maybe a little less, so hoping to get away with a small mortgage.

Sorry for so many questions but how do you pay for the course fees? Can you pay it monthly or....? I have looked on a few College sites but they're not very forthcoming with that sort of info!

Thanks again

Manda

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At least here in Calgary the colleges and the university require payment up front. Usually you have to pay a deposit when you submit your registration form. Then closer to the start of the course you have to cough up the balance of the tuition fee.

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.... for the university we pay each semester, at or near the beginning each time, (ie twice a year), and a third time if they are taking any courses in the summer.

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Same in Ontario.

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Google "walmart sucks" ;)

This is an interesting one, too: http://www.aboutmyjob.com/

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From my experience of colleges in Quebec (Montreal), for higher education it's the same. We needed to cough up the full course fees in advance and buying the required books/equipment etc was very often extra on top of course fees.For High schools (Secondary 12-17 yr old) schools, I remember mum having to pay something before the school year started, may have been school tax but not sure... she then had to dish out more money on 'required' school equipment, ie; papers pens, geometry sets etc. And on top of that, had to pay out extra for school/class trips... but, for all of those costs, I must say I feel quite lucky to have experienced 5 years secondary schooling in Canada as each year we had a school trip doing something fun/camping style, and it helped kids get away from the parents and learn about life's lessons away from the comfort & security of home... plus we found out one of our teachers smoked pot which made us LOAO at one of these school trips!!!:D

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Hi,
Go to www.jobbank.gc.ca On the seach box type forklift
Choose the province of your choice and on job category
choose Trades,transport and construction.
Do not give up there are lots of job in BC and Alta. and some in Manitoba .
From this website you could have an idea what the wages are like
as a forklift operator .
Good luck .:thumbup:
Yoong

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Hi,

Thank you all very much for the replies, it's given me a lot of info to look at and get my teeth into!!

Whether I actually understand any of it is another matter.......! lol!

Thanks again
Manda