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Working in Canada

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Mon, 2005-10-31 16:32
David Garcia
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Hello everybody,

Could any of you tell me, about how is it working in Canada, please?

I’m specially interested in the following information:

1) Legal issues (Work permit)

2) Hourly rate expected for a planner/scheduler with over 10 years of experience

3) Companies developing large projects for the oil/gas industry

4) What location offers the best conditions to work in Canada

Thank you in advance.
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Sun, 2006-12-03 22:15
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Ruel Bacani
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Hi Rhonda

could you give me more info about the tax in canada especially in Fort McMurray and Snap Lake (De Beers Project). Could you send your reply to rbacani@hatch.com.au


regards
Ruel
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Thu, 2006-06-22 14:23
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Aneesuddin Zubair...
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Hi Rhonda,

Of course, Canada is a beautiful place and the standard of living is good, I have studied in Canada and Worked in USA. But one does not need to live there to know the climate... we are talking about the climate of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Here is the weblink http://www.discoveralberta.com/TravelEssentials/WeatherClimate ----- this how the website says "If nothing else, the weather in Canada is always a conversation topic. The world’s image of Canada is as a cold place. While this is true - it can and does get very cold in Canada, temperatures vary throughout the year, and......"

Anees
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Thu, 2006-06-22 12:41
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RHONDA LLOYD
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have you ever BEEN to Canada?
Yes, the winters are cold, but not much snow before Xmas and usually gone by late March, depending where you live.

Canada is a beautiful place anf the standard of living is WAY above asnywhere I;ve ever lived, and I’ve lived all over.
Check your facts
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Thu, 2006-06-22 01:36
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Aneesuddin Zubair...
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Hi guys,

Check the tax system and climate in Alberta to make an informed decision. Climate - Cold round the year and snow most of the time, Taxes - Unlike other states I think there is not Province tax but federal tax is more than 40% (direct and indirect), because of construction boom rental prices have gone up.

Cheers

Anees
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Sun, 2006-06-11 17:21
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RHONDA LLOYD
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Fort McMurray, Northern Alberta is the best, $60+ /hr and 60-70 hr weeks. Oil & Gas
You need living allowance too.
Labour is so short they are importing from all over and getting permits for you.

Checkout workopolis.com
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Fri, 2006-03-24 06:06
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Brad Lord
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The Daily Telegraph has had jobs advertised in Canada in the last month or so, try logging on to the job page. www.telegraph.co.uk,


regards

bradley
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Thu, 2006-03-23 14:28
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Richard Baker
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Hi
I am contemplating emigrating to Canada and am interested in taking up a planning role in Vancouver if possible. Did you find any information about rates or work availability ?

I’d be happy for any information you found out.

Regards
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Thu, 2005-11-03 08:26
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Chris Oggham
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David,

Can’t help you much I’m afraid, but try the link below, or contact the Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Canadian Embassy Information

Chris Oggham
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