I had posted on here looking to see if any english speaking colombians might be

manINred says on Jan 27, 2008, 09:03:

I have no idea why your last post would have gotten deleted, seemed like a great opportunity that a couple of Colombians could have, and if they get the through this site, more power to them (and you)!

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LilaM says on Jan 27, 2008, 09:23:

Try to do it trough El Tiempo on Sunday Edition, and you will find looooots of candidates...

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pedro says on Jan 27, 2008, 09:31:

If you really want to go direct... You could pay someone to stand outside the US or Canadian embassy in Bogota and hand out flyers.

Maybe filter out anyone shivering in the Bogota weather and complaining "que frio!"

You mentioned about how you pay according to Canadian regulations. But then you also mentioned the position was only open to a woman (surely that would not be compliant with regulations in Canada for employment adverts).

I don't want to be too critical, as I think you are going out of your way here to make a great offer and help someone. It's a win-win situation. If you get the word out, I'm sure emigration minded Colombians will be beating down a path to your door.

que nota!

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jinksmiester says on Jan 27, 2008, 10:12:

I was kind of hoping someone on this site could recommend some people as im not trying to interview tons of people...just looking for a couple good people that fit the bill.Im sure there probably are lots that might be interested but they need to meet the job requirments.Not against hiring a male either if i believe them the best person for the job.

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bopenyan says on Jan 27, 2008, 13:20:

I think your post was deleted because you suggested that the worker work illegally in Canada. If he or she is caught, not only would they be deported from Canada, but the Canada Border and Security Agency shares its info with Department of Homeland Security which means that that person would be toast if he or she were to try to enter the US.

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jinksmiester says on Jan 27, 2008, 15:10:

No...my post did not suggest anyone work illegal.The work would require a visa through immigration canada as well as approval (which i have) to hire forien workers .

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guacharaca says on Jan 27, 2008, 21:19:

Please do not get anyones hopes up. Canada usually only gives work visas to married men who leave their wifes and families at home. There were 75 Mexicans men living on nearby farms here in my town in BC Canada and that is the only reason they got their work visa. Leaving their wife and family in their home country is a sure fire method to ensure that they did not stay in Canada permanently.

Colombianos: Las armas os han dado independencia, las leyes os daran libertad. (Santander)

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 27, 2008, 21:39:

Hey Jinks, I think the post must have been deleted because it started getting pretty ugly and nasty in the thread. A few people kind of questioned your integrity and made fun of you for your wage offer. I don't remember anything especially bad though, so I am not sure why it got deleted.

Anyway, I know your not a troll. Certainly Desi, Tinto, and Peter know that also.

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jinksmiester says on Jan 28, 2008, 05:31:

It could be the post started getting nasty...i was,nt following it that close.People wishing to question my integrity can do so if they wish but im not playing games and have nothing to gain doing that.On that note i can,t promise anyone a visa as that rests in the hands of immigration canada.For my part i do have approval to hire the workers and that said there are lots of people right now working in alberta on temp visa,s and lots of them ARE from colombia.If they have the skills required for the job ...why not?Anyone on this website who knows alberta knows this is factual and also knows the difficulty faced by every business trying to maintain work personal.The wage scale and benifits are in line with what a canadian worker would be paid (it has to be in order to get approval to hire a forien worker).It would be nice to say everyone deserves twice what there getting paid and double the pay but im operating a business not a lucky strike gold mine. In the real world things don,t work that way. I do have staff that are getting paid substantialy better wages but they have worked for me for several years and if they thought i was screwing them on pay or they could get paid better elsewhere they would have been gone a long time ago.In all truth its cheaper to hire a canadian as i don,t have to provide airfare..accomodation etc...but the only way to get a canadian is if im very lucky a few come around or i offer wages far over and above everyone else to the point where it is no longer profitable to operate...if you pay one a lot better rate..you have to pay all that way so then what?..double the cost of payroll and go broke???
Someone had sent me a pm which i accidently deleted...if you read this contact me again if you wish.

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tigredelnorte2 says on Jan 28, 2008, 07:42:

If your requirement is for a legal enterprize, I know someone who is very Bi Lengual. Born in Colombia, raised in Metro Toronto. Dual passport holder.

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jorgegdiaz says on Jan 28, 2008, 08:55:

What skills do you need Jink?

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jinksmiester says on Jan 28, 2008, 11:42:

Im looking for bartender/waitress personal....they would work in the bar/hotel...serving /mixing drinks..selling offsale liqour...handling cash and payouts for vlts..(gambling mach)...and light food service......needs-sufficient english skills for the job....honesty..a smile and have fun attitude...

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jorgegdiaz says on Jan 28, 2008, 13:15:

sorry, I thought you were looking for some higher skills
I doubt the Canadian embassy stamps a visa to work as a waiter, do they?
try posting in the language deparment of a university

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jinksmiester says on Jan 28, 2008, 14:41:

Atually they do allow visa,s for that otherwise i would,nt have obtained authorization...

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bopenyan says on Jan 28, 2008, 17:59:

jinksmiester is right. He probably used the Provincial Nominee Program. In BC, the PNP is handing out authorizations for business owners looking for sales clerks. Yes, sales clerks.

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 28, 2008, 20:55:

Canada must have simlar work visa programs as the US does. My little town doesn't have a workforce, but has a huge need for workers in the service industry. Basically, there are companies who contract with foreign placement companies, apply and obtain work visas for foreign workers, and then import the workers for 4 to 6 months to work in a restaurant, bar, hotel, retail store, etc. The kids make decent money, get to live in a resort town and see the US a little, the businesses get good help, and the placement companies make a good profit as middlemen. The middlemen also do most of the hard work in getting the kids from foreign countries here.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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jorgegdiaz says on Jan 29, 2008, 07:40:

I had a couple of languages students friends back in college who got an US J-1 visa (trainning) to work in YMCA camps during the summer. They got some $ and more importantly for them, it gave them exposure to native English speakers.

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