Ghanaian Tiler in Quebec Shares Journey From Security Work & Mobile Money Business in Ghana to Construction in Canada
Michael, a Ghanaian tiler currently based in Quebec, Canada, has shared his inspiring migration journey after one year of living and working abroad.
In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, Michael revealed that before moving to Canada, he lived in Agric area, Ghana, where he once worked as a security officer. However, after receiving advice from elderly men that security work would not sustain him, he shifted focus and learned tiling.
According to him, tiling jobs in Ghana were inconsistent. To make ends meet, he also worked as a mobile money vendor, taking over a friend’s business when that friend traveled. “The momo work made it hard for me to fully concentrate on tiling,” he said.
In 2023, Michael had the opportunity to migrate to Canada. Together with his friend, he stayed in a shelter before registering for a short construction course worth $180. “Even if you’ve done the work for 100 years in Ghana, here you need certification to qualify,” he explained.
Despite facing challenges with the French language in Quebec, Michael secured his first job within a month after showing his work videos to an Italian-owned construction company. He noted that while the tiling process is similar to Ghana’s, one major difference is that in Canada, tiles are laid on wood, unlike the cement method used back home.
Michael now works 40 hours weekly and says senior tilers in Quebec earn around $3,500 weekly, with opportunities for extra income on weekends. He emphasized that the Quebec government enforces strict payment regulations, ensuring that workers are paid fairly.
Currently, Michael is also learning French and taking courses to improve his qualifications. He encouraged Ghanaians to pursue opportunities with honesty and determination, stressing that the beginning may be tough, but the system rewards hard work.
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