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Construction

  • 25-04-2013 10:16am
    #1
    Theimprover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭


    Where is the best place to look for work in the construction industry for Canada, i was thinking around Saskatoon. Trying to get a job offer but not to sure where to start, i have applied for a few jobs through fas.ie and irishjobs.ie. I'm a carpenter and 34yrs btw.


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  • #2
    retalivity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,817 ✭✭✭✭retalivity


    I think there was a separate thread elsewhere on fort macmurray but i cant find it.

    I got an email from an irish group in toronto with a job posting for all sorts of work (carpenter included) in Fort mcmurray, with interviews taking place in Dublin. It's through USIT so i dont know what cut they are taking from it or if theres a fee involved.
    Jobs, CAD & EUReur rates are:

    Positions $ CAD € EURO
    Entry level labourer 28.90 21.64
    Concrete Finisher 54.04 40.47
    Carpenter/Scaffolder $53.48 40.05
    Crane Operator (0-65 Ton) $55.12 41.28
    Equipment Operator & Piling Rig operator $52.80 39.54
    Truck Driver $47.65 35.69
    Swamper $42.29 31.67
    Electrician/Instrumentation $54.77 41.02
    Labourer-Skilled $36.85 27.60
    Millwright / Lube Techs $54.77 41.02
    Vibe Tech (Millwrights) $76.03 56.94
    Pipefitter/Plumber $54.77 41.02
    Insulator $52.32 39.19
    Ironworker - Structural $54.77 41.02
    Welder - CWB $52.30 39.17
    Pipefitter Welder - B Pressure $54.77 41.02
    Rig Welder - CWB * $86.31 64.64
    Rig Welder - B Pressure * $92.11 68.99
    Rig Welder - Tig * $100.23 75.07


    More details here -
    http://www.usit.ie/work-abroad/canada/work-and-travel-canada-visa#jobs


  • #3
    Theimprover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭Theimprover


    Could be good timing for me if I can get myself an interview, chhers for that.


  • #4
    retalivity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,817 ✭✭✭✭retalivity


    read up on fortmac if you havent already....its not for everyone apparently.


  • #5
    ManFromCheese
    Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭ManFromCheese


    if usit are involved its bound to be a bit of a scam


  • #6
    Daveymc31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Daveymc31


    Get your own visa don’t get tied to a company if you have a trade there loads of work it all depends on what you do


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  • #7
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭el diablo


    Daveymc31 wrote: »
    Get your own visa don’t get tied to a company if you have a trade there loads of work it all depends on what you do

    The post you responded to was seven years old and it's definitely inaccurate to state that there's loads of trade work in Canada. The energy sector has been absolutely destroyed so the chances of being hired as a temporary foreign worker on a visa are almost non-existent.

    Orange pilled.



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