Hi Browned,
i'm also looking for job since i get OCP(since March 2000).
but they looking for atleast 4 to 5 years experienced
DBA and bcoz brain-drain from world in canada
they are finding the DBAs with more qualifications
and experiences.
I think you must have to meet following requirements:

*Do you have any previous Experience?
*Does somebody knows you(or your relatives), who is
working at big position and he realy want to help
you?
*and off course ability to sale yourself.