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Japa: 5 Ways Nigerians Can Get Jobs In Canada And Relocate

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3 months ago

February 7, 2024

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Canada remains one of the best and safest destinations for foreigners to migrate to, with diverse visa schemes as revealed in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024 – 2026.

In 2024, the North American country will target the admission of 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada will look to welcome 500,000 new immigrants each year, according to the Canadian government.

There are jobs available for Nigerians to get in Canada in 2024 through Temporary Foreign Workers Jobs and other schemes.

The Canadian labour market is experiencing a shortage of workers in a variety of industries which is the reason this temporary worker visa was designed.

In this scheme, employees will be granted a work visa for a specified period of time, and it will be against the law for any employer to notify or deport a candidate if they apply for another job.

Foreign workers can get a minimum salary of CAD 20,000 to CAD 39,999 per year. The Maximum per year salary you can get is CAD 100,000 plus.

Jobs for Foreign Temporary Workers in Canada

Depending on conditions including the labour market, numerous career options are available in Canada.

Some of the industries where jobs can be gotten include the food service industry, agriculture and farming, tourism and hospitality, retail, engineering and healthcare, construction, manufacturing and education and teaching, information technology, trucking and transportation, and seasonal and outdoor work among others.

Some important cities for jobs in Canada

Québec, Ontario, Alberta, Toronto, Manitoba, Montreal, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and British Colombia.

How to get jobs in Canada
As pleasant as the news of the availability of jobs in Canada is, it is very important to be familiar with the networks and other means of getting them.

Nigerians and other foreign workers must prepare or position themselves in several ways to be beneficiaries of these jobs.

Below are five ways to get jobs in Canada

1. Search online for Canadian jobs

There are many sites online that post available jobs and how to get them in Canada. It is pertinent to start exploring online jobs. Websites like job boards and company pages list countless opportunities. You can use them to search for jobs of your interests, skills, or even specific companies you like. This provides you with knowledge of what to go after.

2. Speak with experts

Getting jobs in Canada is achievable by talking to the experts in the field. This method can be engaging and interesting as you meet people who hire for jobs in Canada. This can also be regarded as ‘networking’ which includes attending events where these professionals talk about jobs in your field. You can ask questions, make connections, and learn about exciting opportunities you might not have found online.

3. Read, study and learn

The job market around the world is dynamic as it constantly changing, so keep learning about new roles in your field. Read articles, watch videos, and update yourself with new knowledge on the field or profession of your interest. By staying updated, you will be prepared for the latest openings and stand out and grab any job opportunity when it comes.

4. Make friends in your field

It is important to connect with people who hire in your field! Attend job fairs, industry meetups, or online groups. Chat with them, and build relationships, and let them know you are actively seeking a job. These efforts are capable of landing you job of your choice in Canada.

5. Connect to friends and relatives abroad

Your old-time friends, relatives, and colleagues who have migrated to other countries can also help you with jobs in Canada. They might not be in Canada but are in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Australia, and others. These people have broad networks and know what is going on around the world. It will be advisable that you keep talking to them every time to achieve your aim of getting your desired job in Canada and relocating.

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Five-year-old Boy Shot Dead By Hijackers In South Africa

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May 13, 2024

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A 5-year-old boy, Ditebogo Junior, was shot dead after his father’s Toyota Hilux was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve, in the north of Gauteng, South Africa.

Police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said that the child had gone out to welcome his father, Ditebogo Phalane, when he arrived home around 10:30pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.

“An unconfirmed number of armed suspects allegedly hijacked the father’s White Toyota bakkie and shot the five-year-old boy who later died in hospital,” Masondo said.

Phalane’s cousin, Gift Makoti took to X to share the heartbreaking news about the boy’s passing.

“My cousin was Hijacked hours ago in Soshanguve block Uu, they took his Bakkie. He was with his son, they shot the 5yr old boy!! He didn’t make it!! What has this country come to now!!!!!???! That’s a CHILD man!!!!!!” he wrote

He posted photos of the young boy, Ditebogo Phalane Jnr, with his father smiling and looking happy. He said that the boy’s father was inconsolable.

“He and his son had a strong bond. His son was always out and about with him, keeping him company. I don’t know how he is going to live without his son,” he said

The tragic incident has left social media users shocked and angry.

Many have made contributions to help erect a tombstone for the boy.

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American Comedian, James Gregory Is Dead

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May 12, 2024

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American comedian, James Gregory, known for calling himself “The Funniest Man in America” has passed on at the age of 78.

Gregory’s family said he died on Thursday, May 9, from cardiac complications.

James took up comedy in the early ’80s when he was 36 after years of working as a salesman, and, he became the first comedian to take the stage at the legendary Punchline club in Atlanta.

While he was known as a Southern comedian, he traveled all across the country performing shows for the next four decades.

His biggest claim to fame came when he dubbed himself “The Funniest Man in America” in the ’80s, and, later he took the URL domain “funniestman.com”, cementing himself in his fans’ minds as the funniest man.

He is survived by his three nieces and other extended family.

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JUST-IN: 34 Dead, 16 Missing In Indonesia Floods

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13 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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At least 34 people have died and 16 more were missing after floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia, the spokesperson for the West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency said Sunday.

“Until now our data shows that 34 people died: 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar. At least 18 others are injured. We are also still searching for 16 other people,” Ilham Wahab told AFP, referring to two districts in West Sumatra province.

Details later…

AFP