ExpatMedic0
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Hi Everyone,
I saw a few posts about Canada to U.S. and vice versa, but the ones specific to Vancouver and BC were a little dated. Hoping to gain some info on how hard it is to get a job, the visa process, and reciprocity. Looking forward to some feedback, pointers, lessons learned, rumors, whatever you got. Thanks
1. Any U.S. Paramedics moved to BC and worked as paramedics?
2. I found this page helpful but there is no U.S. specific stuff on it, which is funny considering we share a border http://internationalparamedics.com/
3. I contacted Vancouver EMS ( BCEHS ) and recruiting is not a priority right now (which I think is across the board because of COVID but hopefully changing soon)
4. I went through the Canada Immigration Visa website and took the screening test, said I probably qualify for "express entry" but I saw nothing special for paramedics as a job.
5. I looked over the paramedic reciprocity stuff. There are a few things that are different but I'm hoping my bachelor's in paramedicine will help close the gaps in the EMS to Canada education differences for ACP / CCP reciprocity.
6. My significant other maybe getting a student visa there and going to grad school. Not sure if thats an auto in for me visa wise. Its unclear from the immigration website
I saw a few posts about Canada to U.S. and vice versa, but the ones specific to Vancouver and BC were a little dated. Hoping to gain some info on how hard it is to get a job, the visa process, and reciprocity. Looking forward to some feedback, pointers, lessons learned, rumors, whatever you got. Thanks
1. Any U.S. Paramedics moved to BC and worked as paramedics?
2. I found this page helpful but there is no U.S. specific stuff on it, which is funny considering we share a border http://internationalparamedics.com/
3. I contacted Vancouver EMS ( BCEHS ) and recruiting is not a priority right now (which I think is across the board because of COVID but hopefully changing soon)
4. I went through the Canada Immigration Visa website and took the screening test, said I probably qualify for "express entry" but I saw nothing special for paramedics as a job.
5. I looked over the paramedic reciprocity stuff. There are a few things that are different but I'm hoping my bachelor's in paramedicine will help close the gaps in the EMS to Canada education differences for ACP / CCP reciprocity.
6. My significant other maybe getting a student visa there and going to grad school. Not sure if thats an auto in for me visa wise. Its unclear from the immigration website