Hi
We'd (2+1) be doing a permanent landing in March 2020.
1. My industry is Agricultural Commodities (of which, Canada is a very big exporter). Normally, across the world, such industries are in port cities. I am not clear how this would work in Canada as Toronto is inland and Vancouver isn't quite close enough to the farms. Does anyone have any idea or experience in this and could advise which city is the best to move in to for working in this industry?
2. My spouse is a Digital Marketing expert with a decent track record outside Canada (though I understand that it may not be valued inside the country when we start). We think Toronto should be the hub of this type of work; but would be eager to know if such roles exist in all provincial capitals?
In a perfect world, we'd both do roles in our skill-sets. But the reality is that Trump is a President. I am seeking opinion of the readers on which cities to migrate to. I've put this is the housing thread because I feel that it is important to choose the city first and then scout for jobs. I read somewhere that Canadian employers are shy about giving offers to new immigrants because they don't want to invest time and money and later find that the person has moved to a new place. Hence, it may be wise to choose city first and then seek employment there.
There exists a counter-argument too that a new job seeker should be mobile across the country, but I don't quite agree with that (specially considering the enormous costs of inland movement/relocation). If I was an employer, I'd rather have person settled around me than call him from 4000 km away.
Cost of housing isn't a clinching factor for us (we think we have enough resources to give any city a decent try); though as any person we'd try to optimize. We also have a kid who'd go to school from September.
Your opinion or hearsay would be a useful input for us. Thanks.
We'd (2+1) be doing a permanent landing in March 2020.
1. My industry is Agricultural Commodities (of which, Canada is a very big exporter). Normally, across the world, such industries are in port cities. I am not clear how this would work in Canada as Toronto is inland and Vancouver isn't quite close enough to the farms. Does anyone have any idea or experience in this and could advise which city is the best to move in to for working in this industry?
2. My spouse is a Digital Marketing expert with a decent track record outside Canada (though I understand that it may not be valued inside the country when we start). We think Toronto should be the hub of this type of work; but would be eager to know if such roles exist in all provincial capitals?
In a perfect world, we'd both do roles in our skill-sets. But the reality is that Trump is a President. I am seeking opinion of the readers on which cities to migrate to. I've put this is the housing thread because I feel that it is important to choose the city first and then scout for jobs. I read somewhere that Canadian employers are shy about giving offers to new immigrants because they don't want to invest time and money and later find that the person has moved to a new place. Hence, it may be wise to choose city first and then seek employment there.
There exists a counter-argument too that a new job seeker should be mobile across the country, but I don't quite agree with that (specially considering the enormous costs of inland movement/relocation). If I was an employer, I'd rather have person settled around me than call him from 4000 km away.
Cost of housing isn't a clinching factor for us (we think we have enough resources to give any city a decent try); though as any person we'd try to optimize. We also have a kid who'd go to school from September.
Your opinion or hearsay would be a useful input for us. Thanks.