Capt 210, the market in Canada is very tough right now - and not just because of the events of Sept. 11th. Flying is different in every province (the middle ones are mostly flat - until you fly in bad weather when you discover hills and valleys). Coastal flying is very tough, and tough to break into without prior coastal experience.
Early spring is best to look for work and 2000 hours, especially PIC is good. What is your citizenship? I am not sure about immigration requirements, you might have to find a company to sponsor you.
Now my questions, can you share a little about flying in Africa? In which region do you mostly fly and what are the conditions like? What types of companies are around and types of a/c? Any DC-3 or round engine equipment? Any countries to stay away from and why?