In-Demand Jobs in Canada

What are the in-demand jobs in Canada? If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, this might be your question too. Securing a job is vital in the success of your immigration journey. We are sharing with you some of the in-demand jobs in Canada.

British Columbia

The Career Compass of British Columbia features high opportunity occupations to guide job seekers of the best career options in the province within the next 10 years. The British Columbia Labour Market Outlook: 2021 Edition has listed these in-demand jobs by identifying the number of job openings, the ease of getting hired, and the wage rate. According to the website, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses NOC 3012 will reach up to 20,140 job openings by 2031. Aside from the high demand, Software Engineers and Designers (NOC 2173) also enjoy high salary rates with the Median Hourly Wage of $52.00. Other in-demand occupations are Financial Auditors and Accountants (NOC 1111), Computer and Information Systems Manager (NOC 0213), Civil Engineers (NOC 2131), and others.

Ontario

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) has the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream which provides a pathway to permanent residency to foreign workers in specific high demand occupations. The careers included in this stream are jobs in the agriculture, construction, trucking, and personal support sector. Applicants for this stream need to have a valid job offer to qualify for OINP.

Alberta

Alis, the job portal of Alberta, has listed the following positions as high demand occupations in the province. According to the website, these are careers that many Canadian employers are hiring for and are expected to still be in the highly in-demand category in the next few years. These jobs are:

Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers NOC 0620
Retail Sales Supervisor NOC 6211
Carpenters NOC 7271
Automotive Service Technicians, Bus and Truck Mechanics NOC 7321
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants NOC 2171
Hairstylists and Barbers NOC 6341
Food Service Supervisors NOC 6311
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers NOC 2174
Licensed practical Nurses NOC 3233
Social Workers NOC 4152

Nova Scotia

The Province of Nova Scotia has an Occupations in Demand Stream within its Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). This stream invites candidates who have already received a full time permanent job offer for specific in-demand occupations within the NOC C and D category and have met the minimum qualifications of the program. The careers included in this stream are:

Nurse aides, orderlies NOC 3413
Food and beverage servers NOC 6513
Food counter attendants NOC 6711
Light duty cleaners NOC 6731
Transport truck drivers NOC 7511
Heavy equipment operators NOC 7521
Construction trades helpers and labourers NOC 7611

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, this guide can be your helpful resource on what career you should pursue. Many pathways to move to Canada require a job offer so it is best to learn about what occupations will give you a higher chance of working and becoming a permanent resident in the country. And even if you have been granted residency without a job offer, finding a career that suits your preference will help you settle and find footing in Canada.

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