Hi Achi Shetty,

I am also a Technical writer and will be moving soon to Canada. Let us keep in touch. I have sent you a PM. Thanks.

Technical Writing/Communications and Information Designing (ID) is already well established here in terms of career, as opposed to India, where gen population understands what a SW engineer is, but draws a blank if you tell them that you work as a TW.
In Canada, TW/ID jobs are primarily based in/around the SW development hubs, such as Toronto/Mississauga/Markham/Ottawa/Waterloo. However, keep this in mind that these kind jobs are increasingly being outsourced to cheaper locations like India, so take your decision accordingly.

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Originally posted by Achi Shetty

We are currently based in Mumbai, India. My husband is a senior technical writer and has 9 to 10 years of experience in the field of technical writing primarily in the IT sector. I am a housewife and we have a 5 year old son. My husband is a qualified Bachelor of Engineering and I am a Masters in Business Administration and have just taken a break from work.

We would like to consider Canada for immigration. We need to know:
- Can my husband get a job before we land in Canada if we already have the immigration visa?
- Would he need to do a certication or is his Indian qualification and experience considered?
- What is the job scene in Canada for senior technical writers?
- My husbands sister is a Canadian citizen, will that help?

Thanks.

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