How much can I earn doing part time job in canada?
Hey Kool,As I mentioned in my other response that you requested, at this point even native Canadians struggle with finding a decent job. Most of the new residents/immigrants spend many months being unemployed (just like me and my spouse). It can of course be a wee bit easier to get a job in the kitchen of McDonald`s, but I don`t think that kind of job will secure you a comfortable life.A part-time job will not allow you to rent a place, pay the cellphone bill, pay for the transport, food and all the other basic stuff that a human needs. In the scenario of a part-time job with a minimum wage, you`d earn roughly 750$ a month. The worst apartment in the worst neighbourhood will be starting from 600$. And to survive with 150$ a month - impossible.
How do I find English speaking jobs in Montreal if I don't speak French?
It is not always easy to find a job when you are not perfectly Bilingual in Montreal. There ARE some jobs that may require basic french communication (verbal) only, or little to no French. For now, there is no one particular job site for unilinguals in Montreal BUT Indeed has a very nice variety of jobs that do not require bilingualism. Here is the link! English Jobs in Montréal, QC
Living in Montreal...?
Montreal is a great multicultural city in a mainly francophone province. It has a rich history, and parts of it certainly do have a European feel to it. The nightlife is fantastic and the food quite good, although portion sizes are often too large and seem to be influenced by the American culture of "bigger is always better". Canada's entry requirements are not that extreme or difficult. Immigration Canada's goal is to try and get skilled people to immigrate here, while reducing the number of unskilled workers that come here and then often end up on the welfare system, causing a burden to the taxpayer. The idea is if you have skills and are willing to work, they will fast track your application. Additionally, students are welcome to come and study at our universities, upon obtaining a student visa from the Canadian government. There are several international students studying at McGill and Concordia, the two English universities in Montreal. Internatioanl francophone students often attend those schools, as well as the French universities of UQAM and Universite de Montreal. If you don't know ANY French but apply to come to Quebec, my advice would be to start taking French lessons in Germany while you wait for your applications and visas to be processed. You probably would not need French at the university, but it is definitely an asset and helpful to understand the street signs, get directions, ask for things in a restaurant or store, and as a cultural courtesy. The old adage "when in Rome, do like the Romans." applies. Getting a job in Quebec without French is VERY difficult, as any position that deals with the public will require it. French is similar to learning any Latin-based language. I found my skills in French made it much easier to learn Spanish. By the way, Montreal and it's surrounding towns were entirely mapped out recently by Google for its new "Street View" map feature. You may want to try that feature out to get a good idea of what Montreal looks like from the street level. I have also attached a few links that may be helpful below.
Studying at Montreal or Laval ?
hI I'm a belgian student and I've the opportunity to go on exchange in Canada next year during one semester. I have the choice between l' Ecole des Relations Industrielles at the Université de Montréal and l'Ecole des Relations Industrielles at Université Laval. Which one do you advise me? In which city is the "student life" the greatest ? Any tips about life in both cities will be thanked :) And Do you think it 's possible to get work during the few months I'll be there ?