Anyway, I believe command line is best way for novice. moreover, you can try to write make file to make the compile process simple.
To be a ture Java programmer, It's not enough that just finishing Thinking in Java. Nobody can tell you when you will find a job in Canada, I believe you can get a job offer sooner or later, but none knows when and what kind of job you will get. It depends on your English language ability, computer skill, experience, and good luck.
No pain, no gain.

Since you want to become a programmer, you have to use MS-DOS. Yes, there are a lot of tools. But I suggest you first use
MS-DOS. Programming is not double-clicking and drag-and-drop.

At present, I am afraid you are not able to understand javabeans and servlets. You need first lay a solid foundation in Java lanaguge and platform. I can tell you it is almost impossible for you to get a job after you finish Thinking in Java. This is
a common sense. Mastering Thinking in Java just implies you have a good background in Java. There is still a way to go to become a Java programmer.