Yes, your resume would be given consideration for the Maldives. As for the working in Canada bit, I've no idea about the Byzantine rules for getting a work permit.
We have two machines in Burma, 17-20 in the 'Dives and I've no idea where in the world out survey machine is right now. Rumour had it that the 'Dives were supposed to be operating a wheeled machine or two this year.