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Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2015, 3:53 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 8,384
Posted By squirkey298

Re: How did you get a job in Canada..?

We got a job offer in Calgary via a wonderful lady I met on this forum, whose husband was also an electrician and had just moved out here from Scotland. She (Linda) passed on a contact number for his...
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2015, 7:15 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 7,600
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Has the Calgary star finally dimmed?

Agreed! We only arrived here last July and enjoyed every second of the warm sunshine which lasted pretty much until October (aside from the snow dump mid-September).

We've moved from Manchester...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2014, 9:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
Posted By squirkey298

Re: English electrician - help!

Hi Robbie

We've been in this boat a while so have lots of advice for you! My husband Steve is a spark in Manchester, he has so far sat and failed the Red Seal in BC twice (third time lucky...
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2014, 7:45 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By squirkey298

Talking Re: Help Needed on Construction Electrician Red Seal!

:rofl:


That looks like exactly the course we need! Many many thanks!!:goodpost::thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jan 2nd 2014, 7:13 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By squirkey298

Help Needed on Construction Electrician Red Seal!

Hi all

My husband just failed the Red Seal in BC for a second time, and ITA BC will only let him resit if he attends a refresher course. The only refresher courses we can find take place one day a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 5th 2013, 9:51 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,183
Posted By squirkey298

Re: updating you all on skilled trade category

Gutted. I was under same (dis)illusion as you Linda that it would be a faster option than FSW. My husband challenged the Red Seal in BC again yesterday but another two years waiting is going to make...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 2nd 2013, 6:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By squirkey298

Re: anyone trade category?

Good luck and keep us informed on your progress! We're in Whitefield so v close to you!:)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 30th 2013, 9:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By squirkey298

Re: anyone trade category?

Yes Manchester Linda - PM would be great! Thanks x
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 30th 2013, 9:03 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By squirkey298

Re: anyone trade category?

Hi Linda

We're waiting anxiously to hear back if my Hubbie passed his Construction Electrician Red Seal in BC a couple of weeks ago - we're still in UK but hope to submit papers if he has passed....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 15th 2013, 7:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 981
Posted By squirkey298

Re: skilled trade category in process !! (or not)

Thanks for that Linda, my hubbie will be in a similar position as he is 25 years qualified here. Good luck with the Skilled Trades Application, I hope you hear back soon.

Sinead
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2013, 7:37 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,544
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Construction electrician Red Seal

I'm not criticising, Christmasoompa! We've also found some very valuable info, particularly on this site, which is why I use the forums so much. I am aware that I can seek professional advice if I...
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2013, 7:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,544
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Construction electrician Red Seal

Hey there

Thanks so much for this info! My husband is about to send his docs off to ITA BC to challenge the red seal as a construction electrician too, this is invaluable info. We have also...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 15th 2013, 7:03 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 981
Posted By squirkey298

Re: skilled trade category in process !! (or not)

Hey Linda

What trade has he sat the Red Seal under? My hubbie is waiting for a date to fly to Vancouver and sit as an electrician, then we'll submit skilled trades application. Did your hubbie...
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2013, 12:52 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,041
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Wanted to move to Canada

Hey Christmasoompa

Thanks for the links and info - we still score on FSW which is a huge relief. I hear what you are saying re the Skilled Trades path, but can you give me more info re the Red...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 7:03 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,041
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Wanted to move to Canada

Also - re the new points test, as they haven't released the selection criteria for the new FSW programme yet we cannot find out our eligibility. The new points system on CIC website is for Skilled...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 7:01 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,041
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Wanted to move to Canada

The Skilled Trades program requires applicants to:

"have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year** or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2013, 8:21 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,041
Posted By squirkey298

Re: Wanted to move to Canada

We have also hit a brick wall - my husband is a spark in Manchester with 25 years experience and after waiting to apply for FSW (I was pregnant, we decided to wait 'til baby arrived so we didn't have...
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