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Google the government of Canada citizenship and immigration website to find out about temporary work visas.

You should be very wary of any body who claims they can get you a job in Canada while you are outside Canada. In most cases, they are only after your money.

Below is copied from the Canada citizenship and immigration website about applying for a temporary work visa from outside Canada.


Working temporarily in Canada: Eligibility to apply
You almost always have to apply for a work permit from outside Canada. Sometimes, you can apply from inside or as you enter Canada. Many of the requirements are the same.

Eligibility to apply from outside Canada
To apply for a work permit from outside Canada, you must submit the following documents:

a job offer from a Canadian employer
a completed application, that shows that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and
written confirmation from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) that the employer can hire a foreign worker to fill the job. This confirmation is called a positive labour market opinion.
In most cases, it is up to your employer to get that written confirmation. Information on the labour market opinion is found under Information for Canadian employers on the right-hand side of this page.
In some cases, you do not need a labour market opinion. (See Jobs that require a work permit but no labour market opinion.)
You must also do the following:

Satisfy a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your work permit.
Show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family while you are in Canada.
Respect the law and have no criminal record. (You may have to provide a police clearance certificate. See Police Certificates for more information.
Show that you are not a risk to the security of Canada.
Be in good health. (You may have to have a medical examination.)

It won't be possible. Google the Canadian immigration website and look for the link to processing times for different visa offices around the world. All times listed are greater than 6 months.

Ifegy,
     U might not be one hundred % right on the fact that he/she doesnt need an agent.Though its stated on the website dt one doesnot need an agent, but this is mainly for those aplying for permanent residency, (federal skilled workers), provincial norminee et etal.If u read carefully, one can now apply for "work permit " outside canada mainly with the use of agent. (dis one,u cannot do urself,cos dey will need to provide a job for u 1st,with this job they will aply for your work permit for u,dis is after they must hv convinced the Canadian immigration that there is no other suitable person for the job),  Problem is,which agent do we trust?

My work permit to Vancouver true an agent was approved 2 weeks ago.I went into contract with them last october.Now they have asked me to go write an ELTS test,

But like i said,i still dont trust em 100%,so i gone with my plan B,which is,i have applied for PR, any one dt works out, good for me.

I wish you well in your endeavours.

If you choose to use an agent, please exercise great caution. For the specific scenario described above- i.e., using an agent to find a job, please look at things from the perspective of a Canadian employer. There is already a very large pool for them to choose from: graduate applicants from Canadian universities and colleges; experienced applicants or graduates from the States, Europe, Asia, who are already qualified to work in Canada (citizens, immigrants); applicants with experience in top multinationals looking to relocate to Canada; applicants with special skills in technology, the arts, etc.

With that kind of pool to choose from, unfortunately, it is clear why job seekers residing in most African countries are not likely to be top of their list. So please question very closely any one who's promising to act on your behalf with regards to getting you a job.

Go the Government of Canada immigration website. Google citizenship and immigration Canada. You don't need an agent. Follow the instructions on the website.

Assuming you won't be driving right away, and that you'll be coming to the city of Toronto as opposed to the 'GTA', i.e., the 'Greater Toronto Area' (Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Woodbridge, etc), and that you'll be working within the city of Toronto, it may make sense to look for something close to the subway line. Most neighbourhoods in the city have decent rentals, either in condo's or apartment buildings, or in houses.
If you're looking to buy within the city, there are a lot of new condo developments going up, etc, so lots of options that way.
If you're aiming to settle within the GTA, there is a good likelihood of lower rentals/property purchase costs. You will probably be more comfortable with a car to get around as public transit options are not as plentiful there.
Most parts of the city are actually pretty decent. Some areas like Jane and Finch may be considered a bit rough by Canadian standards, but are probably rather mild using US or international standards.

Toronto has been an incredible experience for me, for the past 12 years. Do your research before you get here to identify what you'll need to get into your desired field- degrees, professional certifications, etc. As well, investigate the hiring practices (eg time of year) of the firms in your industry. Also, research the financial side of things to determine how much you'll need to support yourself, etc. If you have professional work experience in the UK, you will probably find you are able to integrate into the professional world a bit more easily.
I love the diversity and multiculturalism of Canadian society. I have found people to be friendly and helpful. It's not perfect, but my advice is, make the effort to integrate yourself into Canadian society -eg, volunteer (important part of being Canadian), be open to making friends from different cultures, learn about Canadianisms and just generally take part in Canadian society. It's a great experience. I love it here.

That phone number's been around at least one other scam,
http://www.spaminform.com/spam-report/you-have-won-an-employment-c534581.html

Google the website for Citizenship and immigration Canada

If you're thinking of immigrating and living long term, Canada is a good choice. You mention you have a master's degree so I assume you have some work experience. You can therefore take advantage of the immigration procedures and pursue permanent residency, once you arrive. This will allow you to live and work here, and pursue citizenship should you wish. As well, check the Canadian government's immigration website for the procedures in place for international students who wish to immigrate, as the process has been made more favorable recently for foreign students.
As well, Canadian society is committed to multiculturalism and open to diversity, so you would likely have an easier time fitting in.
Plus there are no language issues, as the official languages are English and French. The vast majority are English speaking or Bilingual, with French spoken mainly in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick and in the northern part of the province of Ontario.
As for pursuing the football career, well, Canada is not a football powerhouse, although there is a soccer team in Toronto, Toronto FC, and you can check their website for more info about that.
I don't know how committed you are to football, but if you would consider that that could be a short term pursuit compared to the rest of your life, it might be wise to plan long term, and for that I'd definitely recommend Canada.

ayoalade:
@ mailty - I should say, welcome to Dalhousie University, one of Canada's oldest and illustrious universities. I can say that because I am an alumnus.

You will certainly enjoy your study here in Nova Scotia, though compared to places like Toronto, Montreal and other big cities, Halifax, is not on the same level in terms of diversity, polulation and the bustling big city life. However, it is big enough that you will not miss the luxury that comes with living in a big city and at the same time will still enjoy the tranquility of a small and down to heart society.

Dalhousie is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is essentially a province sitting right along the Atlantic Ocean. The population of the whole province is just shy of a million! So, if you're coming from Lagos, be prepared for a big shocker! Being on the East Coast, you are essentially living in a place that is more or less an Island. Halifax it's largest city and where you will be living has a population of just over 300 thousand and it is a city as I previously mentioned that offers all the benefit of living in a big city and still provide the low key life that you will find in small towns. I should also mention that Nova Scotia is a great place to raise children. Over the last few years, the province has become quite diverse in it's population. There is now a large Nigerian community here compared to about 15 years ago when I first moved here. So, you should be able to connect with our people here if you want to. The Black student advisor at Dalhousie is a Nigerian and she's a very good friend of mine. That should be a good place to visit once you get to Dal.

I believe you will be hearing from Dal soon, if you have any concern, just send a quick e-mail to the register's office.

I look forward to welcoming you to Dal, please do let me know when you will be in town as we can come and give you a good welcome right from the airport.

Very kind reply. Good job.

What sort of information are you looking for?
FYI, there is a very useful thread here on travelling to Canada:
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-118823.0.html

quote author=mightymine link=topic=614993.msg7843740#msg7843740 date=1299229420]
Please i need a Nigerian residing in Toronto Canada who can pick me up at the airport, thank you. I'm a first time traveler.
[quote][/quote]If you are arriving at Pearson airport and are looking to get into the city of Toronto (North York, downtown, mid town, etc), you can do that via taxi, limo or public transit (bus). If your final destination is the Greater Toronto Area, the GTA, i.e., Scarborough, Mississauga, Markham, Whitby, etc (Toronto 'suburbs'), you can work that out through a series of connected public transit links.

It may be better for you to do that than rely on someone here (unless they are obligated by family ties), since you may be arriving during the workday when people here are at work, or during the early morning when they are asleep.

As well, if they live within Toronto and you are aiming to go to Whitby for example, that's a pretty long drive for them --from their home to the airport, airport to your destination and back home again.

If you indicate your final destination, perhaps I could point you to public transit links to assist you.[

Unfortunately, there are no tricks.

If you are arriving at Pearson airport and are looking to get into the city of Toronto (North York, downtown, mid town, etc), you can do that via taxi, limo or public transit (bus). If your final destination is the Greater Toronto Area, the GTA, i.e., Scarborough, Mississauga, Markham, Whitby, etc (Toronto 'suburbs'), you can work that out through a series of connected public transit links.

It may be better for you to do that than rely on someone here (unless they are obligated by family ties), since you may be arriving during the workday when people here are at work, or during the early morning when they are asleep.

As well, if they live within Toronto and you are aiming to go to Whitby for example, that's a pretty long drive for them --from their home to the airport, airport to your destination and back home again.

If you indicate your final destination, perhaps I could point you to public transit links to assist you.

Link to discussion of studing in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-118823.0.html

MARCLEO:
hello guys am back and i got my visa after waiting for so long men i feel like am the happiest man on earth and to tell you the truth its like a miracle, cos after going through all the documents some people who made it submitted i thought that i was never going to make it but as of yesterday evening when i got home meeeeeeeeeeen i saw my package,, first i was scared but i later made up my mind well to God be the glory i have my visa and i still say its a miracle,
i will also use this opportunity to thank those who were on my side those great pals encouraging me all these while you know yourselves thank you so much, besides i will be heading for Toronto anyone there and i do have a lil issue with booking tickets and getting an apartment to rent any suggestions plssss i will be glad to hear from you guy, and you can ask me anything you want and i will be glad to answer
thanks

If you are interested in getting off campus housing, some universities make information about off campus housing available on their websites (check student housing section). Or the student housing office could give you some information. Try calling or emailing them.
Other sources: www.places4students.com (you may need to the email address your school will give you to sign up, though)
Kijiji: www.kijiji.ca
Craigslist: toronto.craigslist.ca

What kind of script- TV, movie, radio? What are your terms? Full script or synopsis? What's some stuff you've produced previously? Might be able to get you something.

In Toronto. chichi@yorku.ca

This might help:
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-118823.0.html

Welcome and all the best!

Talk with a medical practitioner, to determine what would work best for you.
There's also google.

Canadian skilled worker immigration process is a possibility, although can be a lengthy process:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp