GeorgeA

Good to hear you're thinking of making the move over! I'm based in Squamish in BC where i think the wages might be a bit higher because the cost of living is higher than Alberta, i'd assume that a groundie would earn between 16 to 19 dollars and a climber 22+ an hour, but thats only me guessing.

The works here in BC is pretty similar everyday, Calgary will have a more varied stock of broadleafs and evergreens, kinda like England i guess. Hopefully calgary would be similar.

If you're under 30 you can apply for a IEC working holiday visa to give you a years visa which you can extend to a second year if you like. Take your climbing and with you, and you'll get a job with a company no problem. Maybe ring around before you go but i cant imagine you'd have any issues, especialy if you have your cs tickets, arb qualifications and experience.

Check out Davey Tree as they can sometimes arrange your visa for you, or Bartletts too.

Good luck dude, let mw know how you get on.

George