neilcumming

I know there are few drivers in AB on these threads and would like to know what the situation there is regarding work.I am a PR since 2010 so not looking for LMIA,thanks

neilg14

I look on Kijiji Calgary regularly and going back 18mths there was always 1000 - 1300 jobs advertised under driver/security.
Just looked now and there's 523.
Obviously a lot of jobs get filled quick by the ex oilfield workers but there are still jobs available.

Juggernaut1064

What kind you looking for, vans, decks, tankers ?

neilcumming

On Kijiji Calgary there are a lot of drivers posting their own ads looking for work and what I hear from mates living there things not looking good.I worked there last year for Swift Transportation Canada Inc. (the american company) but they closed down the canadian division.I have done reefers before but would rather just do vans.

morgank

Its seems years ago getting lmia then lmo jobs was easy....I've been searching for trucking companies willing to give me an lmia to no success. ...I've been making non-stop calls. ...sending emails but nothing. ...

neilcumming

Are you in UK or Canada? There are some companies with LMIAs for drivers already in Canada and I just read somewhere Canada Cartage have LMIAs.

morgank

Neil my situation is a little different from all other drivers on here coz I'm currently in East Africa Kenya as of now........and yes I did email Canada cartage..I'm hoping to get a good response. ..previously like 2 yrs ago I had a chance to get on with Transx and Bison but something came up and those 2 companies passed me I don't have any regrets as I had to attend to that matter,now more than ever I want to make these big move....

neilcumming

Ok, if you dont get a reply to your email I suggest phoning them as alot of these larger companies dont reply to emails much.Good luck

morgank

Sure thing....I'm going to call...but if anyone of you truckers get any info on trucking lmias Please share. .....Thanks.

neilcumming

Just saw this on Kijiji
ARE YOU A FOREIGN WORKER LOOKING FOR AN LMIA? | driver, security | Calgary | Kijiji
Dont know if it will help anyone,$8000 is a lot pay

neilg14

Neil, this has got scam written all over it, $8,000 for 14 days training, that most of us paid $1500 - $2000, no mention of a job afterwards, besides it's 100% illegal to charge anyone for finding them a job.

morgank

Thats alot of money. .......that money could be a down payment of a truck to becone an o/o........$8000 is a lot.

neilcumming

You maybe right,click on that link and the ad has disappeared.I remember Bisons immigration lawyer charging $8000 for training and LMOs then went up to $10,000.I know some people are desperate to stay in Canada but hell mend them if they are scamming people!

neilg14

And TransX back in 2006 were charging £6000, about 50 drivers in the room ran out like it was on fire.

neilcumming

Lol thats funny