Would welcome advice on employment in Canada for uk citizens

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Hi folks... Looking for abit of advice if anyone can help?
I am currently in my final year studying Bsc Hons podiatry in the Uk. I am a Uk citizen who wishes to eventually immigrate to Canada and practice there. I am under 30 and wish to start on a 12 month work visa. I also have family already residing in British Columbia but as I believe I cannot practice their without becoming a DPM.
If you could provide any information concerning work permits, entrance exams and fees or anything you feel is relevant to an easy transition, the help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards
Sara

 

Hey,

I've done a bit of research about Canada myself as i'm a pod student aswel.

It's a bit complicated over there but here goes:

Basically we can work in Canada with our current qualifications, but in areas like toronto and vancover, we have to call ourselves chiropodists, as the term podiatrist is protected. Like you mentioned, we have to be DPM qualified to call ourselves podiatrists there.

However, in areas like Manitoba, or regina in Sacastwan (I think thats how you spell that state) we can call ourselves podiatrists.

Hope your following, i did say this was confusing....

Now the foot people in Canada (chiropodists and Pods) get paid a serious amount over there. Your also known as a doctor and can freely use the title doctor on all your cards and business info etc. You can also get paid a serious amount of income over there. Not to say we cant do well here also, but in Canada there are no FHP's like here, every speciality sticks to there profession. Like you won't get chiropractors or physiotherapists prescribing orthotics. As orthotics are protected for us.

Another thing is that in Canada, everyone has medical insurance. So they don't need to pay out of there own pocket directly to you for your fees. So you basically bill the insurance companies for your serivce. Also, all the medical company fees are set, so no one can compete on price with another medical chap.

If you get a chance, my advice would be to google canadadian podiatrists and find out if you can get a job with them. Get some work experience and live the dream!

In reference to additional exams etc, I would contact wither the Michener institute or the British columbia board of podiatrists and ask them. They be able to tell you exactly what to do.

Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

 

Thank you for your speedy response!! The information you have provide will be most useful! I have four months left until I complete my degree then will hopeful be looking into a 12 month working visa! I will certainly keep your details and let you know how it goes.

Kind regards
Sara Cottam

 

I think you need to research this more. but to save you the bother - each province has its own regulatory framework, to find out about practice in each province you need to contact the individual regulators, for info such as whether your existing study is appropriate,

For the most part you need to have a job in place, or a large sum of money to invest in a business to move to canada, although you may be able to get an open 12 month visa if you are young enough.

As an aside, Why would you wish to call yourself a doctor?

 

is there an age limit to immigration?
I am 53?

 

Have you checked out the Canadian government immigration website?

I don't believe there is an age limit, however you would still need to pass a medical for immigration

 

I am new to this site and thought it would help me find a podiatrist. We currently have a job opening in Nova Scotia, Canada for a podiatrist and can assist with the immigration process for anyone who is serious about their career and a new life in Nova Scotia. We are looking for someone who wants to eventually take over our practice. Here is our job posting www(dot)healthwalks(dot)ca/podiatry-services

 

We are looking for a podiatrist in Nova Scotia, Canada. I am willing to help with immigration. Please see our job posting here:https://www.healthwalks.ca/podiatry-services