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Introduction
Canada has been believed to have a well established construction industry that contributes to the economy of the country in terms of growth of the facilities. There are opportunities to work by both the local and the foreigners, considering the fact that the demand of housing, infrastructure and business premises is always on the rise. The construction industry is both a market that is capable of providing large numbers of the labor force in Canada and a market that pays well when it comes to good salaries and therefore the reason why it has been considered attractive by the immigrants who intend to settle in Canada and develop careers. In the process of acquiring major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, the supply of trained personnel is not lacking hence setting up a very welcoming environment to the international professionals.
Jobs in Canadian construction industry are nature to entail abilities trade or even projecting management jobs. Immigrants bring with them not only plurality of thinking, but also ability as well as the development of the industry. Moreover, the situation in the working environment within the Canadian multicultural state is more than plentiful leading to collaboration and the creation of the multiple ways of solving the problems. Since most of the immigrants come with the common language being English, the construction industry is a nice industry to go into in order to find permanent residency at least on a relative basis as the construction sector would be granted the priority on skilled labor.
The 15 well-paying and interesting construction jobs that can be secured in Canada by foreigners will be discussed with the salaries and duties in this paper. There shall also be a discussion about what is required of the application, and paperworks that would make one eligible to be in such positions and also a useful tool in seeking jobs in the construction business. So, you are a struggling tradesman, an aspiring tradesman who wants to get ahead or someone who wants to set up the construction business, then this guide will give you information that will get you the right job.
Entry level Jobs to Immigrants
The following are a description of 15 in Canada that pay high salaries on foreigners and what they involve and the approximate salary they earn:
Job Title Average Employer Averages Salary(CAD) Description
Construction Laborer: General Contractors 45,000 to 55,000 He/she helps with several works that are occurring on the construction site such as the transportation of materials.
Carpenter Residential / Commercial Builders 60,000 – 70,000 Folds up and puts together, builds and repairs wood work and other building appliances used in buildings and constructing both residential and commercial.
Electrician – 65,000 – 75,000 Electrical Contractors Repairing and installing electrical gadgets on structures and other constructions.
PlumberPlumbing Companies60,000 – 70,000Installation and repair of pipe lines not only in the house but also in the commercial premises.
Construction Foreman General Contractors 75,000 – 85, 000 He is the boss of a construction project, he controls the labour control and the safety control.
Heavy Equipment Operator – Construction Firms – 65,00075,000The heavy equipment operator will most likely work at the construction site operating heavy machines such as the excavator and bulldozer.
Civil Engineer Engineering Consultancies 80,000 – 90,000 Creates and personally is involved in the control of the opportunity projects (i.e. roads and bridges).
Project Manager Construction Companies 90,000 – 110,000 Being able to visualize construction projects since he / she can effectively manage the construction project through use of planning listening and budget -ary requirements.
Bricklayer Tony Matny, 60,000 – 70,000 Erects chimneys, walls etc. using masonry and bricks.
Roof repair specialist Roofing Companies 55,000 – 65,000 Roof repair specialist In a house and in commercial buildings repairing the roof.
Surveyor Surveying Firms 70,000 80,000 Lay off land and put a boundary of a property which is going to be utilized in laying a building.
Sheet Metal Worker HVAC Companies 55,000 – 65,000 Assembles and builds metal gearing ducts plus other heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
Concrete Finisher General Contractors 50,000 – 60,000 Inspects work regarding quality and the minimum level of thickness of cement and also smooths out surfaces and makes finishing.
Construction Safety Officer Several Construction Firms 70,000 – 80,000 As a construction safety officer, one would be providing safety methods and monitoring the same at the construction sites.
Landscaper Landscaping Companies 45,000 – 55,000 Creates and takes care of outdoor working areas- such as lawns and gardens- in a professional way.
The table advertises the variances of the good paying jobs in construction area that a foreigner can do in Canada not only to illustrate the variances of the jobs available but the competition of the compensation.
Application paper work/Requirements
In order to operate in the field of Canadian construction industry, a foreigner should meet certain requirements concerning the conditions under which the applications will be filed, as well as preparing the main documents. What is generally required is as follows:
Valid Passport:
Be sure your passport, at least, is valid six months longer than you plan to stay in Canada.
Work Visa:
Depending on your nationality and the particularities of employment which you are going to be offered, you must obtain a certain work visa (e.g.International Mobility Program, Temporary Foreign Worker Program).
Job Offer:
By having a formal offer, like offer letter, by a Canadian employer on the details of a job position, the amount of salary, the expiry of employment, the possession of a formal offer can make the difference between being accepted in or refused entry into Canada.
Resume/ Curriculum vita(CV):
Write a corporate resume which would emphasize on your education, the labor experience along with your constructions skills as a builder.
Qualifications Evidence:
On-going dribbles, degrees/professional certifications in construction trade.
Reference Letters:
The previous employers/supervisors should seal the references since they have had a chance to verify your competence, working character and experience.
Trainings in health and safety:
Forms such as safety training (e.g. WHMIS, First Aid) must also be documented particularly in the construction work scenarios.
Criminal Vetting:
A requirement that some of the employers may require is the purchase of a police clearance certificate in your home country.
Financial Proof:
Demonstrate that you were capable of eking it out once you get to Canada in the form of bank balances.
Application Fee:
Be ready to pay the necessary fee to the work visa which is also differentiated by the kind of visa.
This would again depend on the precise job you are applying hence is wise to enquire. This is the most important aspect since one needs to have the correct documents to possess in order to succeed in the applications.
Opportunities Go to the Employment Websites
It must be determined how working opportunities can be identified in the construction sector to find employment opportunities in Canada. These are at least some of Web sites that could be searched in case of employment in construction:
Job Bank: This is one of the job search websites developed by the Canadian government whereby job seekers find entry information on the various fields like construction.
Job Bank
It is a clean Canada: An exemplary job hunting argument where employment opportunities are created via the numerous sites no longer the annuity of having to travel to the numerous sites just to literally to create employment opportunity.
Indeed Canada
Workopolis: an accredited place of work which has various job opportunities like the one of the construction industry.
Workopolis
LinkedIn: it is a profession communication platform; it contains career adverts and assists with socializing the probable employers within the building sector.
LinkedIn Jobs
Glassdoor: It is a place of advertisement of employment opportunities and also gives information about companies, reports and reviews, salaries and some interview guidelines.
Glassdoor
SimplyHired: The portal is a job locator and seems to have various adverts of construction work in any regions in Canada.
SimplyHired
Monster Canada: This is a job portal which is composed of a collection of construction and career advice adverts.
Monster Canada
Hays Recruitment: Recruitment, job seekers advice on career services, a construction based construction recruitment agency.
Hays
Construction Jobs dot comTo begin with this is a niche job board that does not use any other form of job other than construction jobs and its foundation is on the many varied jobs in that region.
ConstructionJobs.com
Kijiji: This is the classified adds web site where job advert would be accessible especially the construction firm locally.
Kijiji Jobs
It will strengthen your job search within the Canadian construction industry and this is achieved by making use of these resources.
Conclusion
Foreigners who have a need to carry their careers further must be able to avail as many opportunities as possible in the construction business in Canada. Such careers covered by this paper prove that there are numerous well-paid occupations with good wages and capable of evolving. The potential workers are thus able to operate within the job market with more ease on the basis of knowledge of the application requirements as well as the availability of the necessary documents.
Whilst you are going out in pursuit of a job opportunity as stated in the list ensure you utilize as many employment tools as you can. Nevertheless, you can still land a good job in the Canadian construction sector despite your desire, and despite the right course of action and integrate into building the necessitated infrastructure and homes. The fact that it is a broad and lively industry to engage in is one of the reasons why it is attractive to the different immigrants. Being a professional in the sector or even a new comer in the same, the Canadian construction industry presents the opportunities that are sufficient to help you be in the vantage position to have a successful career in the sector.