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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:33am On Sep 15, 2017 |
Canadianfly:Systems could be power systems, computer systems, industrial systems, petroleum systems, mechanical systems, robotic systems...your question is not clear...abeg help narrow it down. TheWatcher212:I don't know how it would help in Alberta. What the registry needs is your original license from your home country. Note the original being biodata captured at frsc office. In previous years, the letter could help in reducing cost of insuring your vehicle, but things have since changed in Alberta..Insurance companies in Alberta now count only time spent driving in Canada or the US towards reducing insurance cost. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:35am On Sep 15, 2017 |
Yooku:My tims is over 7 years old..the boot has refused to die. Talk about good value for money...it is still possible to squeeze more than 20 years out of it sef.lol. SlowlybtSurely:My first year in Canada also had snow in sept.lol. LMay:Canada is a funny country. We need doctors especially specialists, yet the regulatory body makes it difficult for Canadians and Non-Canadians likewise to break into that profession. If one visits the emergency ward at the Alberta Children Hospital, one could wait atleast over 4hours before seeing a doctor. And sometimes, one would be attended to by an intern who may miss vitals; hence one may end up visiting more than once. A friend also had to wait over 6months to get an hemorrhoid operation done. A bro from my uni back in naija with Canadian PR moved to the US last year...he got a residency position at an hospital in Atlanta. He also has a masters in public health from Havard though. i am not sure if the latter played any role in him getting the US residency. I really hope the regulatory profession in charge of doctors gets their acts together. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 1:16am On Sep 15, 2017 |
salford1: Sent you a PM. Undergrad is Information Systems and grad is Systems Engineering, both from America. Zero work experience in this field. Work experience solely on another thing, but would like to dust up the degrees and put it to use. Especially for this Canadian dream |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 1:20am On Sep 15, 2017 |
impish: No sweat. There is a costco along hunts club. I no even know the address sef, went with my landlord the last time. I will get the address when i get home and send to you. Aside that, have you had time to look around ottawa in terms sights and sounds |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by brainwave(m): 1:56am On Sep 15, 2017 |
Hello Folks! Good job y'all are doing. Thought to share below info for Calgary bound/based Naija trained engineers/geo-scientists: Directions for immigrants in Trades and professional careers Directions for Immigrants offers study groups to help you prepare for accreditation exams and employment success. clients review materials as outlined in the exam syllabus and/or study materials through a question and answer format. Clients also improve study skills and develop test taking skills. Attention is also paid to the development of relevant vocabulary as well as an understanding of terminology and Canadian business culture. Study groups are also a useful resource for peer support among the participants. The study groups are facilitated by a Career Coach with training in adult education and group facilitation and when possible co-facilitated by a professional in the field of study. Currently, professional exam study groups are available for: Engineering and Geoscience Medical Laboratory Science Nursing Medicine Pharmacy Job Success Groups Engineering and Geoscience Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Study Group Description: The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) study group focuses on assisting internationally educated engineers in reviewing competencies as outlined by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying NCEES Facilitated sessions (Saturdays) focus on the fundamentals of engineering and are facilitated by a licensed engineer. Peer study sessions (Wednesdays) provide an opportunity to collaborate with others in your discipline and to study materials specific to your discipline. The peer study sessions are not facilitated. The materials covered in the facilitated sessions cover the general FE material. Please be aware that the FE exam is a discipline specific examination. For information on the FE exam please visit: ncees.org/exams/fe-exam/ Licensing Body: Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Facilitators: Facilitated by a licensed engineer Cost: No cost for eligible clients accepted into the group Eligibility Requirements: Be an internationally educated engineer Have been assessed by APEGA to write the FE exam and provide proof Be scheduled or planning to write the FE exam within one month of completing the study group Write and pass an assessment test to assess your math and engineering skills Complete a study group assessment Be ready, willing and able to commit to the attendance rules Be ready, willing and able to study the required hours per week Be approved by a career coach/facilitator/coordinator Delivery Method: Face to face Required Textbooks: FE Review Manual Rapid Preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Michael R. Lindeburg, PE FE Other Disciplines Practice Problems by Michael R Lindeburg PE, 4 Jul 2014, Paperback Dates: October 14, 2017 - February 10, 2018 (Saturdays) October 18, 2017 - January 31, 2018 (Wednesdays) Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Saturdays) and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Wednesdays) Number of Sessions: 15 Saturdays and 15 Wednesdays, 30 sessions in total What are the steps to find out if you can join the FE study group? Call the Directions for Immigrants office to make an appointment to meet a career coach, phone 403-770-5155 Complete your online registration form Attend your appointment to determine your eligibility Write and pass an assessment test Complete a study group assessment with your career coach Develop an action plan with your career coach if accepted to the study group Study Group Calendar National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) Study Group Description: The National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) study groups focuses on assisting internationally educated engineers and geoscientists in reviewing competencies as outlined by the guidelines of the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board through a questions and answer format and review with a facilitator. Licensing Body: Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Facilitators: Co-facilitated by a career coach and licensed engineers Cost: No cost for eligible clients accepted into the group Eligibility Requirements: Be an internationally educated engineer orgeoscientist Have applied to be a member of APEGA and provide proof Have registered to write the NPPE and paid the fees before the specified deadline and provide proof Complete a study group assessment Be ready, willing and able to commit to the attendance rules Be ready, willing and able to study required hours per week Be approved by a career coach/facilitator/coordinator Delivery Method: Face to face Required Textbooks: Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience: Practice & Ethics, Fifth Edition, 2014 by Gordon C. Andrews Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience, Third Canadian Edition, 2015 by Brian M. Samuels and Doug R. Sanders https://www.apega.ca/apply/exams/nppe/study-materials/ Dates: November 15, 2017 to January 31, 2018 (Wednesdays) Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Number of Sessions: 11 What are the steps to find out if you can join the NPPE study group? Call the Directions for Immigrants office to make an appointment to meet a career coach, phone 403-770-5155 Complete your online registration form Attend your appointment to determine your eligibility Complete a study group assessment with your career coach Develop an action plan with your career coach if accepted to the study group Study Group Calendar Their mailing address is: Directions for Immigrants Bow Valley College, West Campus, Room 219 - 300 - 6 Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G 0G5 Canada 17 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 5:51am On Sep 15, 2017 |
GlitteringStar: World people 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:08pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
Canadianfly:i replied your email. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 3:26pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8494652398881881858 Online Workshop @11am ET (Canadian Resume Styles) Join the Webinar if you want Cheers |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by boldinc(m): 5:16pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
Thanks for this... I was a part of it and it was very enlightening! They promised to send the entire video in about 2 hours... Ballerz: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:29pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
Ballerz:una don arrive...hope your trip was smooth. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 6:26pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
salford1: Just responded. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 9:13pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
Thanks! Missed the time but was still able to listen Ballerz: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dupyshoo: 9:21am On Sep 16, 2017 |
What's your specialisation? Is it core Electrical, as in power related? salford1: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caon: 1:48pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
@ballerz pls I had PMed u some days back |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by teewhy31(f): 2:29pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
I welcome myself to this thread. 14 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:20pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
caon:I responded, mailer daemon said nba, I said biko, it said you shall not pass 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 5:01pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Congrats! Just read your good news. Welcome to the thread, it's good to have you!! N.B. Beware of the highly opinionated, bad talkers, pessimists, etc. it's positive vibes here only! You might want to read up, there's a lot of valuable info here already. teewhy31: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Rocorleone: 5:41pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Canadianfly: Abeg give me advise on sim plan and which is best. went to get a sim "fido" I was told even if I get the prepaid, I'll have to pay at least $15 monthly. Omo mehn I then began to miss Nija where I could get a sim and refuse to load airtime till whenever I want Please I need serious advise on sim, sim plans and phone plans. thanks 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 5:47pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Rocorleone: Yes, I was using Fido and my monthly bill was around $45. I don't think you can get just sim alone without paying at least paying $10. So you might as well go for the $15 one. But ask for a month to month. That way, the month wey you no get money to pay, you go just chill without being tied to a contract. Another thing, depends on what province you are in, and your coverage. Are you in MB? 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caon: 7:37pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Ballerz:lol,I need to chat wit u privately |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by teewhy31(f): 7:53pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Thanks ma'am Wura27: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Rocorleone: 8:55pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
einsteino:From your photo you posted it seems you are a structural engineer. Which province do you work in? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Rocorleone: 9:01pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Canadianfly:No I'm in BC. Does it mean I can opt out of the month to month thing and just have my sim when I don't have money to pay? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 9:19pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Rocorleone: Yes and no. If you no get money to pay..... You can call them and tell them you no wan do again and they cancel your line. However, the sim no go work. You no go fit receive or make calls with it. Basically dead sim. Then when you wan do, you call them and see if they can re-activate it. Month to month is designed to help one avoid getting tied to one mobile company on a long contract. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:19pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
dupyshoo:Yes...Power, mostly distribution. Canadianfly:Seen. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Iamsheye(m): 9:23pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Pls impish come and post something on your blog oo, cos its like am getting addicted to it, can't count the number of times I've been clicking and refreshing Hit like if you're also waiting for her post 23 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 9:33pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Rocorleone: Wazobia Province i dey 9ja o! yh work as a civil/structural engr. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dupyshoo: 11:05pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:47pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Hi...just finished school willing to go to Canada and work but no money, pls anyone here that can help me? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CanadianNurse: 3:27am On Sep 17, 2017 |
Blackbuddy:Thanks a lot sir, I have taken time to read and digest this and it's highly informative... However, this covers only the immigration part of my questions.. I'll also like to know the next step and for an engineer supposed the immigration part is taken care of..... What do you do to better and furnish yourself for the job market Thanks WhiteBuddy 2 Likes 4 Shares |
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