下面連結是土撥鼠關於求職訓練的感想，我的回應如下:
我以前也上過這方面的課程，非常有用，讓我能早日進入狀況，了解實際找工作的困難。
現在回頭看這些機構有一個批評，他們都是領政府的錢，為政府協助新移民，其實因為新移民的要求不高，所以這些單位彼此的競爭不大，工作環境近乎半公家機關，管理上只要應付政府檢查就相安無事，除非主持者有理想，很難期待他們持續改善，提供更好的服務。
這些非營利事業的最大問題是與社會脫節，本身的薪資結構低，無法與企業界競爭好人才，有些人雖有理想性，但是缺乏完整企業界的工作經驗，無法根據新移民的個人狀況提供完整的建議，這就是為什麼需要實際從業者做為新移民的顧問，才能切合實際。
我這樣批評最大的原因是新移民需要專業發展的顧問，新移民只要能進入自己的專業，自然有時間與資源改善其他方面，這才是能幫助他們立足加拿大的最終協助。而且，加拿大政府從國外引進技術移民，著眼點不就是需要他們的專業能力與經驗嗎？
以下是中午休息時間在公司回應土撥鼠有關在多倫多找工作的經驗，因為字數超過，我以引用文章的方式回應如下，主要是在說沒有加拿大經驗新移民找工作有困難，加上大部分的工作機會都不會刊登在公開的媒體，因此需要用人際交往的方式取得，若能讓更多的人知道自己找工作的方向，甚至以直接聯繫的方式拜訪一些公司，認識些從業者，請他們引介出現的工作機會，比較有效。
最重要的觀念是，需要儘快認清現實，以自己最可能有機會的工作為對象，才更有效。
From what you have written, I understand that you are getting there. At least, you now know the real situation. Getting a job in Canada for immigrants is de facto difficult. The best way is to get focused and act as quickly as possible. You should decide what kind of jobs in Canada you have the best chance in landing one. With this in mind, and then go on do job searching. Be reminded, it is not the job you would like to have but the job you have the best chance to have.
Now you know that, without Canadian experience, chances are slim. And, most job openings don't even come to the market. This is why people helping immigrants in finding employment suggest concentrating on networking. Through whatever chances, you should go on meeting people. Let them know who you are and what kind of jobs you are finding.
Cold calling is a great idea. You can get the first hand experience with the companies you are interested. You can meet with people over there and might get a person willing to help you and inform you about any opening.
Meet with recruitment agencies is anther great ideas. Not like Taiwan, Canada has a lot of this kind of companies helping the employer finding out suitable candidates.
There are too much to talk about. You are on the right tract of getting training. They will help you understand more of the above-mentioned tactics. Good luck.
這裡列出了我們在加拿大生活三年的一些影片，是我們自己用攝影機拍了之後用電腦剪輯而成，我的攝影技術很多學自DV World 的一些前輩，感謝DV World 讓我有地方發表。若你有興趣欣賞，按照下列連結過去，影片上有一個影片下載按鈕，按下後，選擇儲存檔案，(註：若你有寬頻再嘗試，用撥接上網千萬不要，太慢了)，下載後，電腦若有Windows Media Player 就可以打開檔案播放，希望不會讓你睡著。
移民紀錄:加拿大東部旅遊紀錄。
http://www.dvworld.com.tw/forum/dvforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29415&highlight=%B5U%A4l
第一年的生活: 我們全家在2002年的夏天移民到加拿大，落腳在多倫多，為了讓親朋好友瞭解我們的狀況，同時也?子孫留下紀錄，所以就把平時拍攝的DV影片剪輯成這個短片，介紹這個新家的點滴，我們全家共同參與整個剪輯，配樂，與旁白的製作都很快樂，很幸運能參加DV的園地，讓我們有了共同的嗜好，在此呈現給DV World 的朋友觀看，技術上有需改進的地方還請指教，非常感謝。
http://www.dvworld.com.tw/forum/dvforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29017&highlight=%B5U%A4l
第二年的生活: 這影片總結我們移民加拿大的第二年，在多倫多生活旅遊的點滴，觀眾可以了解移民生活的片段，並且欣賞加拿大的風光。
http://www.dvworld.com.tw/forum/dvforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31309&highlight=%B5U%A4l
第三年暑假旅遊:這是2004年夏天我們到加拿大安大略省的Fathon Five National Park旅遊的說明，希望讓你了解這裡的美麗景色
http://www.dvworld.com.tw/forum/dvforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35676&highlight=%B5U%A4l
I found the following message in Toronto City government web site. It seems valuable to the new comers. Please have a look. (http://www.toronto.ca/employment/life_tps/diversity.htm)
專業導師指導新移民找工作，讓加拿大的專業者指導具備同樣專業的新移民，像台灣的學長制一樣，協助尋找工作，發展專業
Mentoring Immigrant Program: Profession to Profession
In response to employment barriers faced by internationally trained professionals, the City, in partnership with various community agencies, conducts a program that matches experienced professionals of the Toronto Public Service (mentors) with internationally educated immigrant professionals (mentees). Mentors provide advice and guidance to assist the mentees in finding employment in their fields of expertise. The pilot program met its objective, with over 60 percent of the mentees finding suitable employment. Over 91 percent of the mentees said the mentoring relationship was a positive experience for them, and 90 percent of the mentors said they would participate again in the program.
Based on the success of the pilot project, the program has been implemented on a wider scale in 2005 to include additional occupational professions including human resources, financial analysts, purchasing, facilities and real estate. For more information, visit the City’s Mentoring site.
For 2005, forty City staff have been matched with skilled immigrants seeking employment in the same occupation. Meetings take place at the mentor's office during work hours. The goal of the program is to provide the skilled immigrant with practical advice and an opportunity to build the networks that are critical to a successful job search. City mentors benefit from an opportunity to develop their leadership and communication skills and gain an understanding of the experiences of skilled immigrants living in their community. The result for the City of Toronto is a workforce that is more experienced in cross-cultural understanding, and ultimately, creates a more inclusive work environment.
市政府成立工程師合作案，參與的35名新移民最後都找到工作
Co-Op Engineering
The Co-Op Engineering program, a partnership between the City's Technical Services Division and the Toronto District School Board's adult education program provided 50 foreign-trained professional engineers with the opportunity to gain Canadian employment experience. The City in turn was provided with a skilled labor pool with which to complete a major data warehousing project related to upgrading the City's water management system. Productivity improved, and 35 new immigrants eventually obtained permanent employment within or close to the city.
事業接軌計畫，市政府参與接受在國外訓練的專業人員的實習計畫，讓新移民得到實際加拿大工作經驗，然後再找到合適的工作。
Career Bridge
Career Bridge is a paid internship program designed to overcome workplace barriers faced by professionally educated immigrants seeking to build careers in Canada. Career Bridge interns are internationally trained university graduates and professionals who are seeking employment in their fields of expertise in Canada. They represent a variety of professional groups including accountants, MBA's, biochemists, economists, technology specialists, human resources specialists, financial analysts and engineers, and have an average of eight years work experience. Internships usually last from four to six months
The City participated in the pilot program for Career Bridge in early 2004 and hired 2 interns. In 2005, the City committed to hiring 10 interns and exceeded this goal by hiring 11 interns. Managers reported that they were extremely impressed with the experience, skills and professionalism of the interns. Managers also commented that they and the other staff in their work units benefited professionally and personally from the experience. The City plans to participate in this program in 2006 and beyond.
For more information visit the Career Bridge website at www.careerbridge.ca
新年過了，開始正常上班，同事都陸續回來，見面總是問候過節好嗎？不少人剛才下飛機，都是從溫暖的地方回來，露著曬黑的皮膚，興奮又驕傲，多倫多人冬天的流行度假方式：到溫暖的南方，或是到高山滑雪，前者被稱為雪鳥（Snow Bird），後者不知道該不該稱作雪人？我真羨慕他們可以常常度假。
記得以前在台灣春節後第一天上班總是非常輕鬆，同事三三兩兩聚著聊天，雖然在多倫多的這家公司的氣氛也如此，但是忙碌多了，因為這裡的人工作態度比較緊張，工作時全力以赴，但是下班就早點回家。雖然今天特殊，下午六點剩下小貓兩三隻，但是平常日子也相差不遠。
我蠻喜歡這裏的工作氣氛，沒有台灣老闆那種指使的嘴臉，也少有同事鉤心鬥角的心機，從事類似的工作，薪水卻比台灣高很多，雖然加拿大的稅率較高，但是住宅環境與基本教育比較好，整體而言，若能從事本行的工作，台灣移民的生活水準可以提高很多。
台灣移民受限於管理與溝通的能力無法與本地人抗衡，升遷管道狹隘，對不介意一生從事技術工作的人也無妨，若不甘於所謂”玻璃天花”的限制，就需要另求出路，除了需要不斷改善自己的缺陷，尋找自立門戶的機會也很重要。
希望這新的一年能更好，能有突破。
今天跑去 Horseshoe Valley (馬蹄谷) 玩越野滑雪，這是來加拿大之後第二次的嘗試，發現比滑降滑雪簡單多了，而且運動量大，更容易避開人群，享受森林的寧靜。
上次嘗試越野滑雪已經超過一年，因為當時沒有完全學會，今天上課才重新上手，這是一項需要手腳並用的運動，每次滑出一步，都需要用腳蹬，用手撐，身體還要上下擺動，協調出韻律，實在不簡單，加上地形變化的時候，例如面對大下坡，還需要運用滑降滑雪的轉彎技巧，因此要成為專家比較困難，我們純休閒健身，就隨便多了。
像我們這種初學者，最適合這種平緩的森林步道，道路蜿蜒在樹林中，到處都是雪，轉個彎，前後都沒有人，四周靜悄悄的，有時只有小鳥的叫聲，非常寧靜，很享受。
這張照片看不出來，一路筆直，帶著微緩的坡，我站著不動，用滑雪桿一撐，整個人就緩緩往前滑，可以一路滑到三公里外，好過癮。
路旁的樹木都被雪覆蓋，近看就像這樣。
要回家的時候，往滑降滑雪場望去，已經點上照明燈，山坡上還有人在滑，這裡的人瘋滑雪到這種程度，我還沒法體會。
