11th February 2007 11:20
Rich_007 -
These guys do some trades placements. AFAIK Most trades leads come from the local classifieds:
http://www.platinumpersonnel.ca/about_us.html
You can find a list of construction companies here, searchable by sector:
http://www.bccassn.com/directory/index.html
If I were in your shoes I would take the initiative, Google all the local companies, and get in touch, by phone, directly. Do not trust or rely on the (in)competence of a third party to cater to your needs. Have your resume (not CV) Canadianized and in Letter sized format (not A4). You should, through your perseverance, be able to line up as many interviews as you can handle in the time available.
Assuming you're familair with things like Red Seal, challange exams, etc, you should be able to 'talk their lingo'. Better also to know the going rates, benefit packages available etc for the Canadian market.
Are you in need of a work permit, or will you be coming as PR able to work immediately ? There is also the PNP scheme which has recently been publicized in the Okanagan. A prospective employer will need to know your situation up front.
Hope this all helps.
R.
