ex british soldier wants to emigrate to Canada to truck drive after advice

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  1. isaac85

    isaac85 Bobtail Member

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    hi , my names Isaac and I have recently left the british army and I am looking to emigrate to Canada for a better way of life for myself and two sons , I have hgv licences (clean and for over 7 years) , adr tanks and packages , hiab and a few other quals hgv related.
    the information I am after is will Canadian companies hire immigrants that are ex forces, will my skills and quals be any good over in Canada ...basically any useful information I can get my hands on/
    thank you for your time
    isaac
     
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  3. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Queen Liz II is our queen too. If she gives you a recommendation, come on over. :)
     
  4. isaac85

    isaac85 Bobtail Member

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    Cheers mate , havent got a personal one from her but I have from the bloke that runs the UN haha
     
  5. Grimm 1

    Grimm 1 Light Load Member

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    Isaac the standard of living over here for drivers is not that high.
    If you want to watch your boys grow up then driving here is not the best idea.

    Come to Canada but look for something better. An ex military guy is far above what is driving our trucks over here.
    I think you would find many companies highly disorganised and not really interested in your quality of life as their employee.

    Companies are recruiting overseas because "the word is out" here in Canada that driving is basically a job for people from third world countries with no education. Young people are laughing at driving as a career... it's become a joke over here.

    Its a tiny little notch above driving a cab.
     
  6. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Knowing how depressed the economy is in britan and Europe in general, if your serious about coming over, do your research. Most companies sponsoring drivers are keeping them out 3-4 weeks. Slave labour, IMO. Have a plan b and c.
     
  7. isaac85

    isaac85 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the advice , may have to renew my building quals and logistics courses lol
     
  8. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    May as well include renewing french survival quals.. say hello to the queen
     
  9. Tam_Tam

    Tam_Tam Light Load Member

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    Wow, Grimm. Where are you living in Canada? This seems to be a pretty harsh assessment.
     
  10. Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    There are two ex-pat Brits hauling cars (that I know of) in Atlantic Canada. Making good coin. Good home time. Benefits, etc. Both are from the South Coast. One from Dover area. Not sure 'bout the other. One is ex-Royal Army driver. Another friend here is heavy mechanic. He's ex- Brit Army mechanic. I'm ex CDN Army. "Luck
     
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