Hi guys, I'm new on this forum.

I’m waiting to get immigration visa (skilled worker) and will soon be looking for a job in Canada. I’m a chartered accountant by profession with experience in offshore captive insurance accounting and auditing in Big 4 firms in Caribbean and UK.

Most people say that Toronto is the best place for accounting/finance jobs but my experience includes offshore accounting. However, Halifax has many offshore mutual funds/insurance companies and a growing financial services industry and I have exactly that kind of experience, I’m thinking that starting the job search in Halifax will be a better prospect and fit with my CV.

Even though Toronto has many advantages over Halifax (e.g. bigger city/desi community, lower income tax, cheap groceries etc.) but our primary intent upon landing in Canada is to find a job. If Halifax offers a better chance of a job (as my experience fits in well with offshore accounting jobs) then why not go for the smaller city?

I’m earning US$80-85k at the moment but not sure about Halifax salary scales. Any opinions or advice will be highly appreciated

Yup, No doubt Toronto is best for accounting and financial jobs. But before getting involved in it. you should have know your limitations and criteria because you can't go beyond the rules and regulations.