In addition to TL's relpy, there are a few other little things that will help you out if you head north.
Try and get yourself around 5+hrs on 210s. Not only is it seen as good initiative by employers, but it will also help you out when you are thrown in one for a check flight. Once you get checked out on one from a flying school, find a whole bunch of mates and stuff them in for a couple of scenic flights or a trip away. Private hire will cost around $45/hr per seat which isn't too bad when compared agains other aeroplanes.
Get a first aid certificate or make sure yours is current.
Get a Light Rigid & F Class (commercial) drivers licence. If you score a job with a scenic company you will be required to do the pick-up/drop-offs in the company mini bus.
Most of all, be focused and don't give up. The week that I very nearly decided that I was sick of being turned away & wasn't going to show up for a fornightly "I'm still here" visit, was the week I scored a job.
Best of luck with what ever you chose.