paddyvero
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I have been here for about 9 months now. Although I had lived here before a while ago. Sponsorship is a great option, but it ties you to an employer, and can take a while to get all the required documents etc. A Canadian employer has to prove they cant find a Canadian for the job. IEC to get in, find an employer you like, and then get them to sponsor you once your visa expires is a great way to stay here for a while.
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Express Entry is not a working holiday program, it's a new system for applying for permanent residency. The IEC is the only working holiday visa, the other alternative is getting "sponsored". Get a job offer from a company, and they will help get a visa for you. Arborist alone I doubt will qualify you for express entry, as I understand, we first need to have 12 months of in Canada work experience. Seems a few are waiting of tenterhooks for the IEC to be released, myself included.
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Canada work -new express entry system
paddyvero replied to treechopp's topic in International Arborist Forum
Looks to me like it is for permanent residency, not a working holiday type visa. Still good for those who want to get in and stay quickly, could be a resident within 6 months! -
Nice job. I like that a zip line keeps most of the mess in 1 spot too, save on raking. What's the chip truck? Cheers.
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Nice work. Whats the thinking behind the 550? So you can avoid a change of saw when you are blocking down? Paddy.
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Nice tall tree there Reg. Are your heights based on rope lengths? Or educated guesses? I find with the tall firs, if its amongst other trees it often looks shorter than it is, especially if you cant get far from the base. Haven't had to rig wood all summer. Cheers.
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Looks like a good summer Reg! I've thoroughly enjoyed my BC summer. Our trees maybe aren't quite as tall, with the heavy winters in Whistler, but still regularly top 130ft. I should try and make a video next summer.
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cutandclimb Waterproof Trousers design - what you looking for?
paddyvero replied to Yve_Clark's topic in General chat
I would like to see a bib and brace offered by someone tree work related. No drip down your waist then! But to answer the original question. Elasticated waist, a zip at least to just below the knee, some way of getting to trouser pockets, good reinforcement in key areas. As a tall skinny guy, I would like to see them cut in a variety of lengths for all waist sizes. -
Its a mix of felling in the woods, on a fire prevention project for Burley boys, and residential stuff for the local firm. Tree work up here shuts down over winter, but they dont stop in any of the major citys.
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I dont know anything about applying as a Kiwi i'm afraid. I'm in Whistler currently. Works different to UK and NZ for sure. Paddy
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I got my Police Certificate though the police website, easy as, it costs I think £45 and takes a couple of weeks. The IEC system is a pain, make sure you are on your computer when it goes live, they usually go in less than half an hour. Good luck.
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Start with a piece of cord 2 mtrs long, you will probably find it needs to be slightly shorter, and keep at least an inch of tail sticking out of your knots.
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Cheers, yeh that sounds like a tough day for a rope. Fly out 2 weeks tomorrow, although still not sure where we are going to settle. Have spoken to a few outfits, and The Burley Boys seem keen which sounds promising.
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Looks nice there. When you are zip lining the logs, are you using the same set up as you use on brush? Or bigger slings and a pulley on the line? And tensioned down to a device on a tree? Cheers Paddy.
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Welded up? Have you just added to an old set? A photo perhaps?
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Anyone one know where in the UK I can get hold of some new gaffs for my Klein Spikes? Or maybe have a spare set lying around? Cheers.
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Another good video Reg. Are you guys wearing radios for communication? I look forward to these tall trees.
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Anyone need a hand? Had a day cancelled at short notice. Anywhere in Devon or south Somerset. Climber but happy to do whatever is required. Cheers Paddy
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Climber Looking for Work in British Columbia.
paddyvero replied to paddyvero's topic in International Arborist Forum
Cheers Steve, still in Devon until I go if you need a hand. Thanks guys will look into those firms. Need to write up a CV and will get it sent out. Much appreciated. -
Well not sure thats what I'm coming for Reg, hope you arent there for that either! Its not my first trip out there, wasnt in tree work the last time. But tree's have taken me around the world abit, and BC is next on the list. Not on my own, me and the girlfriend, but there's nothing tying us to anywhere. Cheers for the help anyways, best book a flight.
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Coming out on a Work Visa, with a view to staying. Sounds like it could be difficult, contracting especially. Certainly good to know before hand. I was swayed to the island because of its climate. Maybe thats not a good reason. Being on a work visa hopefully means I can have a try with other places too I guess. Will certainly give Victoria a try though. Always up for a beer cheers.
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Thanks Stuart. Like I said, mostly due to the politics etc I favour the smaller firms. I see you are in Squamish, I wouldnt have thought there was much in the way of tree work there, quite a drive to the next towns. Do you get up to Whistler for work? I will contact Davey and Bartletts but hope to have some other options to explore when I get there. I was intending on bringing all my kit, whats the cost of gear out there vs the uk?
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Thanks Reg, I have looked at both Bartletts and Davey, I just seem to get on better with the smaller firms. I contract climb here, but I think a steady job out there will be the way forward. How does the industry fluctuate through the year? I did live in Van for a few months a few years ago and liked it but I just really fancy the island. Cheers for the help.
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Treeworker are out near reading.
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Another derail, any tips on where to look for tree work jobs in BC, ideally the island? Heading out in March.
