You have made the big move. You have a place to stay, but you are looking for a home of your own.
You got the first job you can find to make some extra money, or perhaps you have not yet found a job at all.
And you definitely would love to meet some people here who are in the same situation as you.
These are the first few weeks of your relocation to Edmonton. Now what?
Finding a home of your own is probably a priority. If you have the money to put a downpayment on a home and the ability
to get it financed, owning your own hom is a major accomplishment. I recommend going through
a reputable agency such as Century 21
or Re/Max (the previous link lists properties in Sherwood Park).
However, renting is a more viable option for many people. At the Edmonton Rental Classifieds
you can browse through ads or even create your own. Likewise, you can search for a rental apartment at
Edmonton Apartments for Rent OnLine.
Getting a job is very important, especially for those who have come to Edmonton from another country.
It is far easier to immigrate if you have a job. But getting the kind of job you want can be a challenge.
If you are in the IT area, which is a growing industry these days, as well as technical and health fields, there are several
recruiting agencies that can place you with companies looking for work. Some of these firms include
David Aplin and Associates and Harcourt and Associates.
There are also some resources to help you search for a job on your own. Edmonton Worklinks
provides links to all kinds of job search resources such as job listings in newspapers.
Finally, moving can be a very lonely experience, especially if you are relocating to a place whereyou do not know anyone.
Getting involved with a social organization that aims at recent newcomers to the city, or at your ethnic group, are ideal places to start
to make community connections. The Newcomers Club of Edmonton
is a non-profit organization that welcomes women who are new to the city. David Kilgour, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Southeast,
started the Mill Woods Welcome Centre for Immigrants.
The Centre is affiliated with many ethnic and social groups in the city, such as
Catholic Social Services, the Indo-Canadian Women’s Association and the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers.
Relocating is not easy, but in a smart and friendly city like Edmonton, it is not difficult to find the resources, both on and offline,
that will help make the transition to life here go smoothly.
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