O Canada! - Page 8

Spectre87 · 31st August 2009, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nine_7_six

what's the rough cost of living a month with accomodation/food/transport etc?

I was told to budget $450-$550 p/month for accommodation (shared) on the mountain. Don't need any transport, and I guess food all depends on how you eat.

jesh · 31st August 2009, 4:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MiGiSHu

Awesome info

You're a champion

thanks for taking the time to post that.

Mr.Sinister · 31st August 2009, 4:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nine_7_six

crossing my fingers that I don't struggle to find work...

would love to find an I.T job over there as an SA.

I'm an SA for an American webhosting company here in Van...there aren't a whole lot of jobs going but I found craigslist to be the best (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/).

Kow · 31st August 2009, 5:29 PM

Awesome info guys this is helping out alot.

nine_7_six · 31st August 2009, 6:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Sinister

I'm an SA for an American webhosting company here in Van...there aren't a whole lot of jobs going but I found craigslist to be the best (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/).

Thanks man, I'll be using this but for the toronto area

miguel_sanchez · 31st August 2009, 8:06 PM

Boo yah, got my LOI today!!! Handed my resignation in on Friday which worked well. Now i just have to sell my car and i'll be cashed up and good to go.

eskyhead · 31st August 2009, 10:09 PM

Get a bank account thru Presidents Choice ( Superstore bank, like Safeway's banking ) no fee's and all ATM uses are also fee free.

303-Acid · 1st September 2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by eskyhead

Get a bank account thru Presidents Choice ( Superstore bank, like Safeway's banking ) no fee's and all ATM uses are also fee free.

Good old Superstore. You can get Vegemite and TimTams there if you're a little homesick

MiGiSHu · 1st September 2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 303-Acid

Good old Superstore. You can get Vegemite and TimTams there if you're a little homesick

I was completely floored when our local Loblaws stores started selling Tim Tams. Ended up buying a pack a week for almost 6 months, even took some to work to get other people to buy them.

remi · 3rd September 2009, 8:05 AM

TD Canada only needed an address of the hostel. SIN you don't have to wait for the card, just use the piece of paper to give to employer.

I don't think anyone mentioned www.workopolis.com to search for jobs.

Craigslist is ok to find accommodation but for work be very careful of scammers. A lot of fake adverts to get your details and so on to spam you or worse.

For those heading over for the time of the winter olympics, the usual rules apply, reasonable amount of work leading up to and during but afterwards will be a lot quieter and lots of extra people without work.

Spectre87 · 3rd September 2009, 11:35 AM

Just curious about what shoes/pants people will be wearing while in the Canadian cold. I'm doing Condo Housekeeping, so will be wearing black pants and either hiking or running shoes while inside, but have been recommended to get some boots to travel to and from work.

I have a brand new pair of steel cap boots from work (mining sites), but I'm not sure if they will be warm enough. Not sure if I should wait till I'm over there to pick up a pair of suitable boots?

will_ong · 3rd September 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Spectre87

Just curious about what shoes/pants people will be wearing while in the Canadian cold. I'm doing Condo Housekeeping, so will be wearing black pants and either hiking or running shoes while inside, but have been recommended to get some boots to travel to and from work.

I have a brand new pair of steel cap boots from work (mining sites), but I'm not sure if they will be warm enough. Not sure if I should wait till I'm over there to pick up a pair of suitable boots?

Wait till you're over there mate. You can get some incredibly cheap boots from places such as WalMart etc. Also your steel caps may not be the best - the caps will freeze your toes

jaebea · 3rd September 2009, 1:58 PM

Canadian Tire is your friend.

nine_7_six · 3rd September 2009, 2:01 PM

just got my 5-year US visa w00t! now I can travel in and out of the states while in Canada

Beanz · 3rd September 2009, 2:03 PM

I should really go back to Canada.

I was born there so I have a citizenship (also have Aussie for those patriots) so maybe I should go test out the Aussie 'charm' on some unsuspecting Canadians to try and get some work.

Actually, if this job falls through (working for myself) that's what I'm going to do! Take my partner and son and live in Canada for a while!

Edit: I am 32 and came to Australia when I was 3.. have been back for holidays a few times and my Dad has 5 brothers on the western side (Kamloops/Vancouver etc)

OP - I'll give you a yell when I get there!

31st August 2009, 5:29 PM	#109
Kow Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Redlands, Bris QLD Posts: 3,984	Awesome info guys this is helping out alot. __________________ My Fitness blog (train fight repeat) \| Fitness / life Motivation \| OCAU fitness training log

3rd September 2009, 8:05 AM	#115
remi Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Adelaidian in Toronto Posts: 1,861	TD Canada only needed an address of the hostel. SIN you don't have to wait for the card, just use the piece of paper to give to employer. I don't think anyone mentioned www.workopolis.com to search for jobs. Craigslist is ok to find accommodation but for work be very careful of scammers. A lot of fake adverts to get your details and so on to spam you or worse. For those heading over for the time of the winter olympics, the usual rules apply, reasonable amount of work leading up to and during but afterwards will be a lot quieter and lots of extra people without work. __________________ utopia; n, an ideally perfect place \|OCAU Aquarium Club Member #011\|

31st August 2009, 8:06 PM	#111
miguel_sanchez Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,120	Boo yah, got my LOI today!!! Handed my resignation in on Friday which worked well. Now i just have to sell my car and i'll be cashed up and good to go.

31st August 2009, 10:09 PM	#112
eskyhead Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 639	Get a bank account thru Presidents Choice ( Superstore bank, like Safeway's banking ) no fee's and all ATM uses are also fee free.

3rd September 2009, 11:35 AM	#116
Spectre87 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 387	Just curious about what shoes/pants people will be wearing while in the Canadian cold. I'm doing Condo Housekeeping, so will be wearing black pants and either hiking or running shoes while inside, but have been recommended to get some boots to travel to and from work. I have a brand new pair of steel cap boots from work (mining sites), but I'm not sure if they will be warm enough. Not sure if I should wait till I'm over there to pick up a pair of suitable boots?

3rd September 2009, 1:58 PM	#118
jaebea Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 376	Canadian Tire is your friend.

3rd September 2009, 2:01 PM	#119
nine_7_six Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 113	just got my 5-year US visa w00t! now I can travel in and out of the states while in Canada