TEACHING JOB PROSPECTS IN CANADA

[Pella4411]

Hello friends, happy independence and a favorable new month ahead. I'll be a permanent resident in a couple of weeks. My question goes thus;

My first degree is chemistry education (Bsc ed). I taught for a couple of months before securing a job in broadcasting. Then i had an MBA and the education degree has been relegated to the background since then.

However, a friend told me teaching jobs are quite lucrative in canada and its a plus for me, seeing i do have qualification in Education. I'd like to confirm how true that is from peeps that have already landed, and if that's the case, are there any documents/certifications/memberships that would be advisable i secure here in my home country before crossing to canada

 

[zardoz]

Hello friends, happy independence and a favorable new month ahead. I'll be a permanent resident in a couple of weeks. My question goes thus;

My first degree is chemistry education (Bsc ed). I taught for a couple of months before securing a job in broadcasting. Then i had an MBA and the education degree has been relegated to the background since then.

However, a friend told me teaching jobs are quite lucrative in canada and its a plus for me, seeing i do have qualification in Education. I'd like to confirm how true that is from peeps that have already landed, and if that's the case, are there any documents/certifications/memberships that would be advisable i secure here in my home country before crossing to canada

Unfortunately, unless you are teaching a niche subject, for which there is a shortage of teachers, getting a teaching position may be very difficult. Canada has had an excess of qualified teachers and in some provinces, existing teachers are being laid off (ex. Ontario).
There are positions available in far distant locations which pay well but you will need to commit to a fixed term contract and be prepared for some isolation.

I suggest https://www.google.ca/m?q=teachers+needed+in+canada

 

[scylla]

Hello friends, happy independence and a favorable new month ahead. I'll be a permanent resident in a couple of weeks. My question goes thus;

My first degree is chemistry education (Bsc ed). I taught for a couple of months before securing a job in broadcasting. Then i had an MBA and the education degree has been relegated to the background since then.

However, a friend told me teaching jobs are quite lucrative in canada and its a plus for me, seeing i do have qualification in Education. I'd like to confirm how true that is from peeps that have already landed, and if that's the case, are there any documents/certifications/memberships that would be advisable i secure here in my home country before crossing to canada

You'll need to be certified to teach in Canada before you can apply for teaching positions. That's the first step before you can even look for a job. Rules vary from province to province. Recommend you google the province where you plan to settle to determine what it will take to have your credentials recognized there and be allowed to teach.

As said above, generally speaking, Canada has too many teacher and not enough open roles right now. So permanent jobs can be quite hard to come by - expect lots of competition.

In terms of pay - salaries are OK and have good pensions.

 

[canuck78]

Teaching in many provinces would also require going back to school in many provinces. Teaching degrees are masters degrees in Canada.