Moving to Canada...?? Beware...!!!

[jpv2212]

Thanks JPV2212!

I have had a word with several individuals from Canada and world and most of them spoke about the depressing fact that it is so difficult to get job in Canada....! However, there were few who told me that yes! though it is difficult to get job but if you project yourself well, and get some Canadian experience by volunteering...things will ease out!
I am glad you liked the post!

Cheers!

Dr_K

Yes, true.

Every system has its pros & cons. If anyone doesn't like to migrate to a new country, not even a single person is forcing him to do so. It's his own choice. At least he won't blame others for the situation.

Anyways, keeping apart all this demoralising people, I'd like to ask you Dr Kale, what's your status as a doctor?

Are you in Canada at present? If yes, what are you doing for living? I mean, pardon me, but this is just a curiosity what are the prospects for doctors in Canada. I am very well aware that practising medicine in Canada is next to impossible, but there should be other jobs available for IMGs, other than practising medicine.

 

[Bigal653]

it is not imposible to become a doctor in canada, but its costs a lot of money to do so, many just dont do it

 

[jpv2212]

it is not imposible to become a doctor in canada, but its costs a lot of money to do so, many just dont do it

I was talking about getting licensed for IMGs.

And, it's not only the cost. The time taken to get a license to practise is the main culprit. IMGs find it tremendously difficult to be licensed as a doctor in Canada. That's the major factor which deters IMGs to pursue licensure procedures.

Are you a doctor?

 

[Bigal653]

no i am not, but i know the process.

my wife is a licensed dental assistant, and for her to practice in her field she need to study another year in Canada.

 

[jpv2212]

no i am not, but i know the process.

my wife is a licensed dental assistant, and for her to practice in her field she need to study another year in Canada.

Yes, dentist has quite a hard time to struggle for license. I know a friend of a friend of mine who was a dentist in his homeland, and after migrating to Canada, he is taking his exams for license.

However, he is earning so much through his survival job, that he once decided not to take dentist licensure exams and continue his survival job!

 

[foodie69]

Yes, dentist has quite a hard time to struggle for license. I know a friend of a friend of mine who was a dentist in his homeland, and after migrating to Canada, he is taking his exams for license.

However, he is earning so much through his survival job, that he once decided not to take dentist licensure exams and continue his survival job!

What kind of survival job pays more than a dentist's? If so it's not a survival job..

 

[jpv2212]

What kind of survival job pays more than a dentist's? If so it's not a survival job..

Yeah I know they are not typically called "survival" jobs if they are well-paid. But, what I meant to say was that he has been doing his job since he landed there, almost around one and a half year ago. At that time, he got a survival job, while doing preparation for his dentist licensure exams.

The exam was taking too long for him (I don't know why), by the time, he has been earning quite a handsome amount of money from his said job. So, there was a time when he actually thought continuing that job, and not doing preparation for exams. The reason was that he was saving enough money for his family, and already having quite a decent life then.

However, one's desire always remains in doing a job in his own profession. So, keeping that in mind, he continued his exam preparation. Of course, he will surely earn more than enough money when he passes all these and gets a license to practise (touch wood!)

 

[thisworks]

Out of curiosity how is US work experience viewed in Canada? How about US degrees?

Is is still considered inferior non-canadian experience or is actually more valuable than a Canadian work ex.?

 

[doctor_kale]

Hi JVP2212,

I have not moved to Canada yet as I am awaiting my visa. I wont be working as a Medical Doctor in Canada but as a Public Health Expert. Eventually figure out how to get 'mainstreamed' in Canadian Medical Sector.

Cheers!

Yes, true.

Every system has its pros & cons. If anyone doesn't like to migrate to a new country, not even a single person is forcing him to do so. It's his own choice. At least he won't blame others for the situation.

Anyways, keeping apart all this demoralising people, I'd like to ask you Dr Kale, what's your status as a doctor?

Are you in Canada at present? If yes, what are you doing for living? I mean, pardon me, but this is just a curiosity what are the prospects for doctors in Canada. I am very well aware that practising medicine in Canada is next to impossible, but there should be other jobs available for IMGs, other than practising medicine.

 

[xyris87]

How relevant is the article today, considering that it was written five years back? When I go through the job openings, I seldom come across "Canadian Experience" in the eligibility criteria. Should I be reading experience as "Canadian Experience"?

 

[doctor_kale]

How relevant is the article today, considering that it was written five years back? When I go through the job openings, I seldom come across "Canadian Experience" in the eligibility criteria. Should I be reading experience as "Canadian Experience"?

Hi XYRIS87,

I believe employers do not write "Canadian Experience" on job advt, no one will...however, when you are called for an interview (if at all you are!), you are asked about your work experience in Canada...which is...??

Cheers!

 

[xyris87]

I believe employers do not write "Canadian Experience" on job advt, no one will...however, when you are called for an interview (if at all you are!), you are asked about your work experience in Canada...which is...??

Uh, oh. This is worrisome. I'll follow this thread and will wait to hear from other members about their job search experience.

 

[jpv2212]

Uh, oh. This is worrisome. I'll follow this thread and will wait to hear from other members about their job search experience.

Hi,
You better be following this thread. It's specifically focused on Finding work in Canada.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/finding-work-in-canada-b21.0/

 

[xyris87]

Hi,
You better be following this thread. It's specifically focused on Finding work in Canada.
w w w.canadavisa. c o m/canada-immigration-discussion-board/finding-work-in-canada-b21.0/

Thanks!

 

[Bigal653]

Even if the article is writen 5 years ago, it is still valid today.