Canada

[ed_carrigan]

Hi there just wondering if anyone has any experience of working in canada ?

Im looking to head out British colombia next year, hopefully around the whistler Squamish area. Wanting to gain as much info as possible regarding visas and firms out there.

[paddyvero]

Hi Ed, I currently live you here, although heading back to the UK soon. There are a few firms in Squamish, and 1 full time in Whistler. No tree work in Whistler from december to march though. There are tons of tree firms in vancouver though. The work is good, but almost exclusivly conifers. Good luck.

[ed_carrigan]

Thats sounds good to me working on firs and pines all day, no branch walking. Did you find getting work over there easy ? I would describe myself as a very competent climber and experienced in all practical aspects of arboriculture.

[paddyvero]

Yeh I found it pretty easy. I secured my first job from England. English climber's are generally well regarded and in demand in Vancouver. Do you have a work visa? If not, get one and a plane ticket and you will be fine.

[ed_carrigan]

Awesome, thanks for the reply to my post

[paddyvero]

No worries. My only other advise would be to be conservative in your estimation of your skills to a possible employer and let them figure out where you are at. The work is very different to the uk in alot of ways. Watch some of Reg's videos, that will show you a good range of the work out here.