David Lew, Welder in Canada: "I Earns Rs 90,000 Every Month"

Originally from Beau-Bassin, the father of a 4 year old son feels " lucky "to be able to live and work in Canada. Reached by telephone Wednesday, David Lew Chin confirms the vast opportunities available to Mauritians in Canada.

" We can not compare Maurice and Canada. We are also fortunate to have here a cost of living much lower than in Mauritius. It is food or other, everything is accessible , "says David Lew Chin.

With the salary he touches, it also has a first experience in the food industry in Quebec argues that comes easily to a saving of Rs 50,000 every month.

Even if he works 10 hours a day, he said to be compensated three days off each week, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

" Unless I want to work overtime , "said the welder made ??in England.

However, to get where he is today, David Lew Chin notes that "remain sitting and doing nothing will get us nowhere . "

" Before this job, I went through the steps very stressful. In total, I made ??no less than five interviews with the National Empowerment Foundation, the International Organization for Migration and the employer, as well as practical tests of welding, among others , "he says.

His wish today that his family can join in later this month.

" My fingers are crossed for confirmation of tickets. Subsequently, we will see if we can stay here permanently , "said one, who now operates with three other welders Mauritius on behalf of Degelman Industries in Regina.

Before leaving Mauritius, the welder has worked for the shipyard Indian Ocean (CNOI), as well as the construction company General Construction.

358 Mauritians in Canada for circular migration

In Canada, they work in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Quebec, in the areas of food processing, cleaning, welding and Heavy Mechanics. From 5 to 9 November, Prudhomme International, a Canadian recruiter will be back to Mauritius after a first pass at the end June. He plans to interview some 100 candidates for the positions of welders, painters and Good canvas makers. 70 of these positions are filled. Those interested should complete the application form to the Ministry of Labour or the International Office of Migration.