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Can someone give me some info on alberta canada? |
Travel Info one of our best friends has decided to up an move from windsor to alberta, possibly the edmonton area. he was told--and apparently did some research, that the economy is booming and the rate of pay is phenominal even for jobs like working at mcdonalds. that people are coming from mexico and australia to capitalize on it. we were told that yes jobs are plentiful and pay good, but housing is non existent...i'm talking camping in tents non existent, esp by the oil refineries, and the cost of living is VERY high. we were told that a lot of the people who are moving there, end up coming back cuz it's so expensive, despite the good pay. he keeps getting laid off (working tool n die) and is looking for stablity for his family (g/f, and toddler) so he is now taking his savings and going there to give it a try. we think he's nuts and that it's pretty risky, plus his g/f has a decent job here. i'd just hate to see him lose their savings. can anyone who knows give me some more info please?!?! Travel Tips Yeah, there are LOTS of jobs in Alberta right now, in pretty much all sectors, oil field is taking up alot of employees because they pay well, which leaves everyone else short handed, so forces their wages up, even retail is starting to pay better, walk through any mall and you see help wanted signs on every window. The company my dad works for can't hold onto mechanics to save their life, because they just cant afford to pay what oilfield is willing to pay them. It is true, that accomodations are hard to find right now, but if he is persistant, and possibly willing to share with others, then he will do fine. The only reason I moved away from Alberta is for school, and I was definetly spoiled by how easy it is to get hired there. Others i think this is the link you are looking for http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/living/in... it has the following features: Calculators - Currency Converter (Bank of Canada) - Salary Calculator (Homefair.com) - Mortgage Rates and Calculators (CanadaMortgage.com) Price Comparisons and Statistics - Cost of Living (Economic Development Edmonton) - Alberta Health Care (Government of Alberta) - Canadian Econonic Statistics (Government of Canada) - Gas Prices (EdmontonGasPrices.com) Housing - MLS Listings (Edmonton Real-Estate Board) - Houses for Rent / Sale (Homebase.ca) I applaud your friend for making such a big move, and I sure hope it pays off for him. Yes, there is a lot of jobs in Alberta, construction, oil rigs, restaurants, even for people with no particular skills.... and because there is a shortage of workers, even McDonalds are competing to find some people, so it is not unusual to get paid $12/hre to flip burgers or wash dishes ...So yes, it is booming, and your friend will find a job without a problem if he really wants one. Now, the housing is another story. There are always places to rent, specially if you are willing to commute and live outside Edmonton or Calgary, but the rents are high and although camping is a solution for the summer, you just don't want to be camping in Alberta in the winter! If you forget the accomodation, the cost of living is comparable to every where else in Canada or even cheaper. They don't have to pay provincial sales tax in Alberta, and personal income tax has a lower rate as well.. If you think there are a lot of places to shop, and they are all competing for your patronage, you can always find good deals for clothing and food, so, I would say that the cost of living is actually better than most provinces. Lived every where in Canada and spent the last 15 years in Calgary. My brother in law did it many years ago and was not a skilled trade. He was able to make a living. The reason he left was because he had serious issues with the government, not personal, political. If your friend is currently laid off, he may be eligible for some assistance from Employment Insurance. You're right, Alberta is booming right now. If your friend likes to work, he should have a job within the first few days of moving there. I just moved back from Calgary, and I found there to be work everywhere. The only reason I left was because of my daughters who live in BC with there mother. There are good paying jobs everywhere there. Good luck to your friend! My sister moved to Edmonton a year ago. She says that the minimum wage their is not very high. And she had trouble finding a job that would pay what she was looking for. To make good money there it sounds like you have to be in a trade or out on an oil rig. Cost of living there is quite expensive. Also, she lives in a nice area. And she was recently broke into and it took the police almost two hours to show up. |
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