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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Anson Chu, General Labourer
Tell us about your background and what brought you to Vancouver. I grew up in Hong Kong and spent most of my life there before moving to the U.S. for university. I studied kinesiology at San Francisco State University and lived in California for about seven years. After graduating, I wanted to explore a new…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Ahmet Gürleme, Labourer
Can you tell us a bit about your background and where you’re from? My name is Ahmet, and I’m originally from Istanbul, Turkey. I moved to Canada about eight years ago. I studied engineering back home, but I came here primarily to learn English and experience something different. I had a few options—Australia, Ireland, and…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Felix Baffoe Ampofo, General Labourer
Tell us a bit about your background and where you’re from. My full name is Felix Baffoe Ampofo, and I’m from Nkoranza, a small town in the Bono East region of Ghana. I have a degree in Biomedical Lab Sciences and worked for three years as a biomedical lab scientist before coming to Canada. I’ve…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Gregor Angus, Foreman
Could you tell us a bit about your background? I’m originally from Scotland. I’m 27 now, but I’ve spent the last three and a half years living in Australia and New Zealand. Before moving to Canada, I worked in IT, specifically in network support back in Scotland. But once I got to Australia, I started…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Sam Little, People & Culture Manager
Tell us about your background and where you’re from? I grew up in South London, around the Brixton and Streatham areas, if you’re familiar with London. I later moved to Nottingham, in the middle of England, to pursue a degree in politics. That’s where I met my wife, and in 2020, we decided to move…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Rachael Spencer, Calgary Sales Manager
Tell us about your background and where you’re from. I am from Cork in Ireland. I grew up there and went to university at Cork Institute of Technology, which is now Munster Technological University. I earned a bachelor’s degree in creative digital media, never expecting to end up working in construction. Before I left Ireland,…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Adam Collins, Account Manager
Tell us about your background and where you are from? Sure, let’s dive into it! I’m from Ireland, specifically from County Cork in the south. Talking about myself isn’t something I do often, so bear with me—it might take a bit of time. Professionally, my background is in marketing and sales. I studied marketing in…
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Meet the LadsMeet the Lads: Liam Batchelor, HR Business Partner
Where are you from and how did you first hear about A Few Good Lads? I’m from Melbourne, Australia, and I came to Canada for my Canadian partner. I was living in Ontario looking for work and came across A Few Good Lads, who I heard could help provide work for newcomers to Canada. I…
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Meet the LadsMeet the lads: Matt Roberts, Founder and CEO
Can you tell us a little about your background and where you are originally from? I was born in Sheffield, UK, also known as “Steel Town”. My grandparents and great-grandparents were carpenters, so I started doing carpentry at a young age. My dad is a steel worker and my brother is an electrician, so we’re…
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Moving to Canada 101
Are you looking at moving to Canada in the future? A Few Good Lads is here to help you throughout your Canadian dream, by providing insights into moving to Canada, securing a job, how to find accomodation, and more! Whether you’re drawn by Canada’s stunning landscapes, diverse culture, or thriving economy, A Few Good Lads is passionate about providing opportunities for newcomers to construction, and this article will help you begin your journey.
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