There are Polytechnics and Technical Institutes across Canada. For example: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. . Every province has one or two of these government funded institutions. The programs are 2 year study periods that teach trades and technical skills. Any diploma from a Polytechnic that you have will be somewhat recognized in Canada, however many new immigrants run into two problems when seeking work: language barrier, finding work in their field. I have met many professional engineers from Eastern Europe that came to Canada for work, but were unable to find work in their field. Some of them apply the Catholic Immigrant Society for assistance, where they are screened for job skills. Some are accepted into a job placement program where they receive some free upgrading and job training. It is not necessary to be Catholic to be accepted into the job placement programs: Catholic Immigration Centre of Ottawa . It would be worthwhile exploring some job placement and new immigrant programs to see what is available to you given your job skills and training.
Keep in mind that although Canada's economy is not as weak as the US (at this time), projections are that with the economic crisis in the US, Canada's economy will suffer. When jobs dry up, some preference is given to Canadian citizens. I have met new immigrant dentists that deliver pizza and engineers that work at the gas station because they cannot find work in their field.
Keep in mind that although Canada's economy is not as weak as the US (at this time), projections are that with the economic crisis in the US, Canada's economy will suffer. When jobs dry up, some preference is given to Canadian citizens. I have met new immigrant dentists that deliver pizza and engineers that work at the gas station because they cannot find work in their field.