steady work for a licensed carpenter in the more rural areas of ontario?

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Originally Posted by MarkB

I guess it depends on how far from the city you want to go. Lots of carpenters sitting in Barrie and probably Innisfil. I know a carpenter that lives in Bradford. They do work everywhere, even on my house in Oakville. He's flat out busy, but that's because he's willing to drive to the work. What is your end goal, get well way from civilization, or get far enough from GTA to enjoy the country/lakes/wildlife? I think the answer is different, depending on what you really want to achieve.

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The end goal? Glad you asked. We want to homestead and have a close to self sufficient, off the grid life. It's going to take many years to get there but ultimately that is the end goal.

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Originally Posted by c.ken.81

I have heard this a lot too actually from people living in the kawarthas.

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Alot of people from my area are working in whitby/ajax/oshawa in the unions, and then doing sidejobs on weekends/evenings, so if you want something done, you are really on their schedule,

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Originally Posted by machron

Alot of people from my area are working in whitby/ajax/oshawa in the unions, and then doing sidejobs on weekends/evenings, so if you want something done, you are really on their schedule,

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I have been in and out of the carpenter's union the last 15 years and I know that I hate the ICI sector. Much prefer to work on houses.

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Originally Posted by c.ken.81

Temagami is beautiful. That is exactly the environment we are hoping to settle in. And I see myself starting out small doing renovations, decks, etc just like your friend. I imagine once the ball gets rolling and the work starts piling up that I will probably be more busy than I want to be haha.

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It always helps when the community you are planning on moving to, is to get involved with a service club. This way you get to meet club members that are from the community and start to build relationships/trust. Small communities will see you as an outsider and may not roll out the welcome mat for you. A very big difference coming from the big city moving to a small community where everyone knows each other. Good luck and enjoy your new adventure !

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

It always helps when the community you are planning on moving to, is to get involved with a service club. This way you get to meet club members that are from the community and start to build relationships/trust. Small communities will see you as an outsider and may not roll out the welcome mat for you. A very big difference coming from the big city moving to a small community where everyone knows each other. Good luck and enjoy your new adventure !

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Great advice. Thanks. I will definitely keep that in mind. I do volunteer at a health care centre once a week here and am planning on continuing some sort of volunteer work when we move. And I am expecting a bit of attitude from the locals when they find out we are from Toronto. It won't phase me too much..

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I know that Lakehead University just finished a carpenter position hire, here in Thunder Bay. I'll let you know if I hear of another position opening up - I don't know where the positions are advertised.

There are a few unorganized municipalities in the area, and lots of the outdoors to enjoy.

I've lived here in the north for a good many years. Pretty well always rural since my late 20's. Ive seen and met many folks who have wanted to get away from the frenzied southern part of the province, move up here and realize it's not all what it cracked up to be. For various reasons, they couldn't or wouldn't do what it takes to carve out a life for themselves up here? The wife wasnt happy cuz she was too far from her mommy? The hubby couldnt figure out how to keep a waterline from freezing, or too much snow? The list of excuses is endless!

If you're serious about making the move, do it. As I said in my previous post, lots of carpenters and trades people up here are surviving. They've raised familys, built homes, and enjoyed the lifestyle the north has to offer. Carve your own niche. It'll take commitment and a bit of time if you're just starting out, but it can be done. As I have said before to others, head north on the 400, fold your mirrors in and dont look back!
Good luck to you!

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Originally Posted by Bushmoose

As I have said before to others, head north on the 400, fold your mirrors in and dont look back!
Good luck to you!

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Yep! And when you get up in the north, leave those mirrors folded in on the bush roads. Meet one logging truck and you know why.

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Maybe I should consider joining the carpenter's union when I get up there....

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