The phrase “old school” refers to it being a thing of the past. So, in other words you should not be overly concerned about writing a resume that extends beyond 2-pages. There was a time when job seekers were advised that recruiters would not read beyond the second page of a resume. That is no longer true today. Be sure to get all relevant details included in your resume without it becoming excessively long. Knowing that a recruiter won’t stop reading at the end of the second page doesn’t mean they have the time or the interest in reading 6-pages!

As for your second point on Canadian immigration, this is a tough situation. Although there certainly is a lack of talent in the Country there is also a lack of “Canadian Oil” experience outside of the Country which seems to be important to many employers. My suggestion is to read the job descriptions well and only apply to jobs where you feel you are qualified. You are bound to run across an employer with interest.