Hi all!
I'm seeking some advice for trying to seek out and maybe land a role as a Mechanical/Project EIT or Junior (but honestly not quite Junior) Project Engineer/Manager role in construction/O&G/Utilities in Calgary.
For context, my wife and I are from Toronto, and she recently got admitted into Calgary Med School so I've since got her a place in Calgary, while I continue to work my Project Engineer role here in Toronto. Unfortunately, my current employer can't let me work from the Calgary office given that my role is a bit regional to Toronto in a sense.
So I've been job hunting for the past few days ever since I got the news that its either I continue to ride it out in Toronto, or the writings on the wall. They've been supportive in not pressuring me to make a decision so I have free reign to apply now as I work.
Aside from a co-op work term in Grande Prairie, AB several years ago, I don't really have a network in Calgary. Ive been applying to jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed (pretty aggressively I'd say), and sure its been a few days so I'm not particularly anxious right now, but I may be down the road.
Any suggestions for me finding roles that fit my needs. I'd be registering as an EIT through APEGA asap, to at least get the ball rolling on that. Should I consider smaller boutique firms or general contractors as the best way to get my foot in the door rather than going for the larger corporations which may have longer recruiting timelines?
Any websites/job boards I could consider?
Few things that may simplify my profile: Canadian citizen, G class drivers (highest in Ontario), have a residence in Calgary that I can move to at any moment, relocation would take me a weekend at most. Also, worked as Project Engineer for 2.5-3 years, have plenty of coop experience from Uni. I'm P.Eng track here in Ontario!
Thank you in advance :)