Somebody on one of the professional forums (fora?) that I subscribe to asked this question. Here is my slightly edited version of the question:
I am thinking seriously about moving to Canada in order to find a job as a quality engineer or quality manager or supervisor. I have broad experience in the automotive and railway industries for both positions.
A few days ago I read an article which said Toronto is a primary centre of industry and that the city and its surrounding area produces more than half of Canada's manufactured goods. On the other hand, someone told me that there were no jobs over there and that the unemployment rate is very high.
What is the real truth?.
Are there real possibilities for me to find a job in that city and country?
My response is as follows:
I don't know what family ties and responsibilities you have but as an immigrant Canadian myself I would say, Don't come to Canada in order to find a job.
Certainly, come to Canada because you like Canada, you like it's cosmopolitan make-up, you like its people, life-style, standard of living, geography, cold winters and hot summers, vacation opportunities, having the USA as your back yard, but don't come just in order to find a job. The immigration process is very arduous and you will not be allowed to work without a work permit (difficult to get) or landed immigrant status (even more difficult).
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Come for a look-see. Do your Internet research on the immigration process. The Ontario unemployment rate is just under 7%. A LinkedIn job search will show that there are QA/QE jobs available in the greater Toronto area but there are typically a few dozen applicants for any one job so you will face competition.
However, your basic question should be: do you really want to come to Canada or do you just want to find a job? There have to be easier ways to find a job.
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