Hi.
Came to Canada last year, and it was the onset of winter. Landed in Calgary and did not know how intense winters were in Canada and how big of an impact they had on job opportunities.
I have replied to certain threads regarding this, but thought since it was an important enough topic, have a thread of its own.
Contract opportunities and part-time opps decline considerably - since many business owners experience low footfall and don't provide enough hours/shift to cover your costs. Hence the need to look for part-time work at multiple places.
That said, if your driving skills are good and you are able to get a license early on after your arrival, you may apply with a cab service, or enroll with uber/skip the dishes (if you have a car). Winters are peak times to make some money especially through food delivery - as a number of people tend to order food.
If you are looking for a full-time job, you have to assess the industries your skills are relevant to and check how they function year-round. For reference, you may scan this article:
https://www.dg.ca/blog/seasonal-hiring-trends-in-canada
Since I am in Alberta, I have a fair sense of how oil and gas behaves. Hiring experiences a lull in the winters due to less number of active rigs, before reporting a spike near March. Similarly, construction also takes a hit due to very small duration of daylight.
Construction and manufacturing sector in Toronto and Vancouver keeps performing well throughout winters, and does not witness a considerable slowdown.
For any newcomer, I strongly suggest keeping a close track on Stats Canada website (https://www.statcan.gc.ca). It does take some time to put your head around all the stats, but once you are able to understand it easily, you can make an informed decision on where to move/land in Canada.
I welcome more inputs from you. It'll definitely add value to this thread.
Came to Canada last year, and it was the onset of winter. Landed in Calgary and did not know how intense winters were in Canada and how big of an impact they had on job opportunities.
I have replied to certain threads regarding this, but thought since it was an important enough topic, have a thread of its own.
Contract opportunities and part-time opps decline considerably - since many business owners experience low footfall and don't provide enough hours/shift to cover your costs. Hence the need to look for part-time work at multiple places.
That said, if your driving skills are good and you are able to get a license early on after your arrival, you may apply with a cab service, or enroll with uber/skip the dishes (if you have a car). Winters are peak times to make some money especially through food delivery - as a number of people tend to order food.
If you are looking for a full-time job, you have to assess the industries your skills are relevant to and check how they function year-round. For reference, you may scan this article:
https://www.dg.ca/blog/seasonal-hiring-trends-in-canada
Since I am in Alberta, I have a fair sense of how oil and gas behaves. Hiring experiences a lull in the winters due to less number of active rigs, before reporting a spike near March. Similarly, construction also takes a hit due to very small duration of daylight.
Construction and manufacturing sector in Toronto and Vancouver keeps performing well throughout winters, and does not witness a considerable slowdown.
For any newcomer, I strongly suggest keeping a close track on Stats Canada website (https://www.statcan.gc.ca). It does take some time to put your head around all the stats, but once you are able to understand it easily, you can make an informed decision on where to move/land in Canada.
I welcome more inputs from you. It'll definitely add value to this thread.
