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Forum: Canada
Nov 30th 2014, 11:26 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By Wafflelord

Advice on temp accommodation in Toronto

Hi Guys. I'm coming over to Toronto in February with IEC (to start job hunting!). I'm massively looking forward to it but it's a bit daunting not having anywhere to stay in the city once I land.
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Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2014, 10:48 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Temp / part time work in Vancouver (coming over with IEC)

Haha good question!

Well I've actively been trying to find a game design job in Canada for about 6 months now (after I got my POE from IEC), and for whatever reason it's not happening. I'm hoping...
Forum: Canada
Nov 20th 2014, 3:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Temp / part time work in Vancouver (coming over with IEC)

Thanks JonboyE!

Although i'm not sure how keen i am to do a 2 week course for a temp job. Does anyone know if employers need this as a requirement to work with food? Or is it a "Nice to have"...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2014, 10:23 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Temp / part time work in Vancouver (coming over with IEC)

Massive thanks ookie! I've never heard of this before and it would've been really annoying not having one before I went and started job hunting :)

Are there any other scemes like this or...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2014, 3:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Temp / part time work in Vancouver (coming over with IEC)

Will do, thanks!

Anyone got any experience of comming over to Vancouver (or anywhere in Canada) on an IEC without a job? Has anyone done work and travel or mainly sticking to one or the other? Any...
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2014, 1:12 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Temp / part time work in Vancouver (coming over with IEC)

Hi Tweed!

Thanks for the reply. Yeah i'm planning on following up on a lot of places when I get out there, just wondering if there's any legwork i can do before hand (signing up with agencies or...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2014, 4:33 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wafflelord

Temp / part time work in Vancouver (coming over with IEC)

Hello! Gosh I haven't been here for a while but you guys were awesome before and any help you could give me would be massively appreciated :)

I'm coming to Vancouver in February with the IEC...
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2014, 9:55 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Anyone working in the games industry made the move or looking to go?

Ah I almost forgot about this little gem. Thanks! :)

I'm still firing off resume's so if anyone knows anyone in the industry that could forward something for me, or to give some more insight into...
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2014, 7:32 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Anyone working in the games industry made the move or looking to go?

Cheers for the advice everyone!

I'm looking at video game positions as that's where the bulk of my experience is (though I've made a few board games as well). I'm chasing up a few leads at the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 11th 2014, 6:46 am
Replies: 2,176
Views: 225,521
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: IEC 2014

Thanks Siouxie! That pdf was really useful!

For anyone else with a similar question, the above pdf says to enter "UNKNOWN" in the fields asking about your job in Canada, and recommends you put the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 11th 2014, 2:52 am
Replies: 2,176
Views: 225,521
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: IEC 2014

Hi guys!

I'm a bit confused filling out the "Applying for a Work Permit outside Canada [IMM 1295]" form and wondering if anyone can help. I've searched this forum but can't seem to find a concrete...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2014, 1:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: What to do at the start of my IEC if I haven't secured a job!

I see! That makes perfect sense. Ok, i feel a lot less rushed to find a job right away with that info. I'll get cracking with the rest of my application asap.

Massive help, thanks! :)
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2014, 1:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: What to do at the start of my IEC if I haven't secured a job!

Ok. So just to make sure I understand correctly; I can come to Canada as a visitor, find a job, then enter the USA and return to Canada at the border to activate my LOI?

I'm wary of wasting the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2014, 12:25 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: What to do at the start of my IEC if I haven't secured a job!

Thanks for the reply!

When you say flag-polling to activate the IEC, what exactly do you mean? What stage of the process should I aim to be in when I enter the country?

I've received my CAL but...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 7th 2014, 11:50 pm
Replies: 2,176
Views: 225,521
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: IEC 2014

That's exactly the sort of thing I’m looking for, thanks!

Are there any other similar schemes for different industries or volunteering?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 7th 2014, 11:29 am
Replies: 2,176
Views: 225,521
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: IEC 2014

Hi all!

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good schemes or groups to get involved with to occupy myself while I try and sort out a more long term Job + Accommodation.

I'm mainly interested...
Forum: Canada
Jan 7th 2014, 10:48 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Wafflelord

Question Anyone working in the games industry made the move or looking to go?

Hi Guys!

I work as a games designer over here (over 2 years industry experience with a few shipped titles under my belt) and I'm looking to to find a design job in Canada. I've got my CAL for IEC...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 6th 2014, 10:21 pm
Replies: 2,176
Views: 225,521
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: IEC 2014

Yeah gonna start contacting people thing week. I'll give those sections a read through. Thanks :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 6th 2014, 10:46 am
Replies: 2,176
Views: 225,521
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: IEC 2014

I got my CAL through yesterday! No solid plans yet though, need to start looking for game design jobs properly.

Has anyone had any joy with showing their CAL to a potential employer? Has that...
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2014, 10:31 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: Employment Concerns

I have a similar situation. Cheers for the link! Useful stuff
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2014, 10:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Wafflelord

Re: What to do at the start of my ICE if I haven't secured a job!

Obviously i mean I "IEC" not ICE, haha! If someone's able to fix it for me that would be grand :)
Forum: Canada
Jan 6th 2014, 10:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Wafflelord

What to do at the start of my IEC if I haven't secured a job!

Hi all!

I've got myself a conditional offer for this year's IEC. I just need to wait for the rest to process in order to get my work permit, and I want to head over to Canada sooner rather than...
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