Hi!
I would highly encourage you to go for it. You seem to have a good understanding of what you'd be getting yourself into.
It's kind of funny, I am a Canadian living/working in the UK & grew up not so far from where you are now.
I did all my flight training in Alberta. If you would like any advice/guidance with schools and later on strategies for job hunting I'd be happy to help.
PM me if I can help with anything.