ChrisBan

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a good starting point. Assume you've already read up on the skill structure so the NOC codes on there should be usefull

christmasoompa

Yes, you're better looking when you actually get to Canada. Tbh, nobody is going to look at you from Canada when you're in the UK and before you've got an IEC. Once you are there, work authorised with an IEC, and can start work immediately, you should find something (even if it's unskilled to start with, but then once you've got some Canadian work experience you can try and find something skilled to help you apply for PR).

Have a read of the Job Hunting section of the Wiki, it will tell you how important personal contact is and how hunting via websites will rarely lead to anything unless you have specialist skills - but it does also give some websites that would be useful so you can get an idea of what is out there.

Best of luck.

johntheScot

if you want to get over now on temp status the IEC is the way to go however you may risk still not being in a position to qualify after your IEC most secure a EE place after IEC with the 600 points from a job offer. or the few points for Canadian experience helps them.


the most obvious place to increase your score would be education as I assume you have none since you joined the police at 18. This will push your move a number of years in the future but may also help secure work in the future

from VPD

Educational Requirement

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, PLUS a minimum 30 credits of academic post secondary education from an accredited university or college, e.g. economics, social sciences, history or literature

Please note this education requirement is a pre-requisite. You must meet this requirement in order to apply. If you have questions about whether or not you meet the educational requirement, attend a monthly Information Session and speak with a recruiter.
Remember, having the basic requirements may get your foot in the door, but will not guarantee your success in a competitive hiring process.
Preferred Qualifications

• a degree or diploma in any field of study
• knowledge of a second language or culture
• community volunteer experience (see Volunteer Opportunities with the VPD)
• work experience in a supervisory capacity and / or having significant interaction with the public

post secondary is not required by a lot of forces but seems to be desirable.


I suppose it depends if policing is the goal or just being in Canada close to family you may give up a good career to come to Canada to be a mall cop for $10-12 per hour for a couple of years until you get PR then it may take an unknown amount of time after to secure an LE job. You are young so this might not be an issue for you as starting a policing career in Canada at 25 would be fine.


you also may get lucky as some forces do seem to recruit internationally from time to time.

beckiwoo

The 12 months + of Canadian work experience really helps to boost the points

The LMIA is more difficult and can take longer. You also need an employer who knows what they are doing with this as well

Engineer_abroad

If and when you get here look into joining the Vancouver Volunteer Corps (VVC) I see a lot of people joining to increase there chances of being accepted for the VPD.

Theprestige94

Thank you for the heads up I know a few people who are in VPD who have also said that

beckiwoo

I think volunteering with the police is your best option.

My partner had tried twice to get into the RCMP and did volunteer work with them to increase his chances of selection. He didn't make it through the polygraph the last time round (the last stage).

Unfortunately the RCMP is not an option for yourself as you need to be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident for the last 10 years but you probably already know this if you have been researching

johntheScot

hmm what illicit criminal activity did he lie about, are you sure this guy is good enough for you, sounds like a wrongun

beckiwoo

lol who knows - he doesn't have a record.

Sounds likes its a b*tch to pass though

johntheScot

only if you have something to hide

beckiwoo

He definately doesn't have a criminal record though

This was years ago and I've heard from others that the polygraph is not easy especially you can be stuck in there for 4-5 hours.

johntheScot

I'm not the one who needs convincing lol I'm sure the statute of limitations is over by now...

beckiwoo

Neither do I and seeing as he applied in his early 20s it was probably something stupid he did when he was in his late teens.

Don't worry, you havnt put any doubts in me regarding any criminal activity

Engineer_abroad

I'm not sure even what use a polygraph actually is. The science they are based on is conflicted at best. Strange that RCMP would require you to pass a test that isn't even admissible in court as evidence.