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Forum: Police
Nov 4th 2008, 5:12 pm
Replies: 1,761
Views: 276,709
Posted By kws

Re: Calgary Police

For all those who are bringing a dog/ any animal across. I moved over to Victoria BC about three years ago and brought my Alaskan malamute over (large dog). I was quoted anything from 400- 2000...
Forum: Police
Mar 14th 2008, 9:08 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,846
Posted By kws

Re: Calgary recruitment slowing down .....

To all,

I spoke to somebody in recruiting today and it would appear that the overseas recruiting drive is going to end. last date for applications is 1st April. They do have something like 200...
Forum: Police
Feb 24th 2008, 5:29 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By kws

Re: annual leave CPS

just to clarify the new shifts at CPS. I've been working them since September and they are good, however, it's not a straight 4 on 4 off system. There are 06:00hrs, 07:00hrs, 16:00hrs or 19:00hrs...
Forum: Police
Jan 25th 2008, 7:16 pm
Replies: 1,761
Views: 276,709
Posted By kws

Re: Calgary Police

Nobbieee,

Don't stress over the interview, it's the same as back in the UK, example based answers to basic situations. If you go on the CPS recruiting website there is an example of the type of...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2008, 6:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By kws

Re: Navy pension

You could transfer the pension over to a canadian pension plan and make it work for you. I don't think you will get much through the Uk indexing. If you transfer it over it's normally free and the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2008, 5:44 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Posted By kws

Re: Vancouver Island Commute

back to the original question, Another vote for Brentwood Bay. Lived there for 18 months and loved the place. has more or less everything you need, including nice waterfront restaurants, great...
Forum: Police
Jan 7th 2008, 11:46 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,574
Posted By kws

Re: Help with moving to Vancouver please.

Just for you out there that are thinking of applying to BC forces (Vancouver area). Each force has it's own recruiting criteria and all depends on where you go. I moved from the UK to Victoria BC...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 5th 2008, 2:32 am
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By kws

Re: medicals?

Jx,

If you are dealing with london as we were, I would get hold of them. Your situation sounds exactly like ours 2 years ago. The problem was that London was sending stuff to an incorrect...
Forum: Police
Dec 17th 2007, 7:17 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By kws

Re: CPS Fitness

jayzee, you must be a detective!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Forum: Police
Dec 11th 2007, 9:38 pm
Replies: 1,761
Views: 276,709
Posted By kws

Re: Calgary Police

I had my pR card prior to applying and all went very quickly. I apllied in dec 06, interviews in Jan 07 and started classes in april. Give them a ring and try and talk to a file manager in person. ...
Forum: Police
Dec 11th 2007, 8:45 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By kws

Re: CPS Fitness

Dave,

will send via email. The course is fairly straight forward. I think the guys from England will find the laws fairly similar. I came over from Scotland and there were some fundamental...
Forum: Police
Dec 11th 2007, 7:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,306
Posted By kws

Re: policing in ontario

Dave,

You could always apply to calgary and do a couple of years there then transfer across to Ontario. It will get you into Canada a whole lot quicker (probably within the year) and give you...
Forum: Police
Dec 11th 2007, 6:32 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By kws

Re: CPS Fitness

Dave,

Congratulations on the job offer. I completed training a short time ago and recomend you work on the fitness side of things. I know it's been an issue for quite a few of the brits coming...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2007, 10:48 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,338
Posted By kws

Re: Drivers License - Question

Bandit,

things don't make much sense but don't try and figure it out either, just go with it. I moved to BC 2 years ago and went through the whole ordeal. The one thing you will have to get for...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2007, 8:58 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,810
Posted By kws

Re: Transporting dog

We used BA as well and they were great. You have to book the dog(s) in advance but once that is done just turn up to the check-out as normal and they will handle it from there. cost was reasonable...
Forum: Police
Dec 5th 2007, 5:38 pm
Replies: 1,761
Views: 276,709
Posted By kws

Re: Calgary Police

With regards to training, I just finished training in september. It's a long slog, nothing difficult there just time consuming and physically demanding. Although the hours are fairly set mon - fri...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2007, 12:18 am
Replies: 49
Views: 2,810
Posted By kws

Re: Transporting dog

brought our dog with us from Scotland to vancouver with B.A. Excellent service. On arrival the dog seemed happy and relaxed which is supprising because a 5min car trip sends him into a fit.
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2007, 4:34 am
Replies: 25
Views: 9,447
Posted By kws

Re: Commuting to Victoria

check out www.eco.ca for decent environmental jobs and many other good links for careers in this field.

kws
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2007, 4:31 am
Replies: 25
Views: 9,447
Posted By kws

Re: Commuting to Victoria

Molson,

If you are looking for a good estate agent/realtor in Victoria, speak to Tony Joe at Remax (don't have his details at hand). We used his company to buy and sell our house and have only...
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2007, 3:43 am
Replies: 25
Views: 9,447
Posted By kws

Re: Commuting to Victoria

look up www.eco.ca for proffesional envirnomental jobs in Canada. You will need to join the site but it's free registration and has decent jobs on there. unlike the ones posted on more general sites...
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2007, 2:59 am
Replies: 25
Views: 9,447
Posted By kws

Re: Commuting to Victoria

Hey Molson,

What is your area of work within the environmental sector? I know a couple of folk out in Victoria who are in that business and may be of some help.
Forum: Canada
Nov 20th 2007, 8:42 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 9,447
Posted By kws

Re: Commuting to Victoria

Hi Molson,

we moved to Victoria around 2 years ago, my wife is in the environmental sector as well. I was reading both your posts, jobs and communting. The west shore communities are more...
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