Yoong

I don't whether it is practical for you.Have you considered looking into transit
driving in Calgary or Edmonton.?Just a thought and good luck.
http://www.calgarytransit.com/ct_emp...or_081210.html
http://www.edmonton.ca/transportatio...s-careers.aspx
Yoong

alandoug

I've been invited out by Kindersley for an interview. But they did say they were not looking for me to start before the summer. Westcan bulk will see me but they want you to pay an awful lot (your own driving test for example) to earn $1500 a fortnight. Spoke to Steve at H&R, he said come out & see him. He did NOT offer a job.

I've put up a couple of posts under the "Snow" thread. Might jog the thought processes abit.

The US is slowing down as is the rest of the world. Employers are going to be cautious about hiring new people right now. They are going to be choosy & not tolerate too much complaining. Better the devil you know IMO. I don't think any employer has to give a reason for saying "no".

Gremmie

I have never heard of any company paying for your driving instruction and tests,, some pay up front maybe but they recoup the funds from ya wages,or tie you to a 2 year contract Truck jobs are still plentyfull, and many a driver has allso screwd the trucking company......

koogar

But isn't the point of moving to Canada that it's a better country to live in rather than that they have better jobs?
If you're just looking for a better job, go drive for a different company near where you live. It's a lot easier than selling your house and moving thousands of miles away.
If, on the other hand, you really want to go and live in Canada, surely you're willing to work a bit harder/earn a little less/drive a truck which might not be the best for a couple of years in order to realise your dream of living there.
And why shouldn't you pay for your own driving test anyway? I've held HGV/CDL licences and driven trucks in 5 countries (UK, Isle of Man, New Zealand, Canada and the USA) and I've had to pay for my own licence every time. It's my licence. Why should someone else pay for it?

Gremmie

you tellem shorty

And incase i forget koogs have a super Christmass and a wonderful New year...

koogar

Actually, 4'8'' is pretty tall amongst certain jungle tribes, so less of the shorty, beardylocks.
Merry Christmas to you and yours too mate.

kb33

My take on coming out here ... Sometimes you have to take one step backwards to take two steps forwards

And you can earn far more than $1500 a fortnight at Westcan Bulk

I paid for my own test back in 1981 (500 pounds) I have recouped that many many times over and its got me PR in one of the best countries in the world to live in. Nuff said ...

Some people are just so narrow minded

Merry Christmas Koogs and Graham and any one else reading this

Gremmie

To you too kev,,,hey what you buy t5he missus this year yet another pair of fluffy slippers

koogar

Aren't you supposed to give it back when you reach 65?
Merry Easter and a happy whitsuntide to you too mate.

kb33

I was 21 at the time and passed two months after passing my car test

But I'm actually younger than gremble

koogar

So's God.

kb33

Just nearly spat my coffee all over the keyboard

Gremmie

hope you hung on to ya teeth

kb33

Didnt have them in ....

kate white

merry christmas to you all, teeth or no teeth furry slippers or furry knickers have a good time over the holidays
kate