The 10 Canadian Careers that will be in demand in 2020 & beyond.
Note that this is based on job opening projection and median wage.
The list is NOT exhaustive, meaning there are other professions that are (or would also be) in demand as the economy is making progress.
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No matter the profession you choose, with careful planning, improving your skills, and building your capacity, you can find success in any field
If your profession is also not in the list below, you can explore the prospects of any profession in Canada at bit.ly/3aPi7m4
1) Software engineer/Designer/Web developer
The Tech Industry is rising in Ontario, BC, Sask & Quebec
Opportunities will open in the sector, including engineers, developers, or designers, but there won't be enough qualified workers to fill the positions cbc.ca/news/business/…
2) Industrial electrician
This career is beneficial for those who are prepared to take on the important job of installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machines and equipment.
For more info about the career, see the FREE resources here bit.ly/3bjr5qC
3) Aerospace engineer
The growth in the Aerospace industry is tremendous and will open up more opportunities for engineers in the years to come.
In 2018, the industry contributed over $25B in GDP and 213,000 jobs to the Canadian economy. More details at bit.ly/3fvPgpf
4) Occupational or Physiotherapy Assistant
Therapists & assistants help people live more comfortably and improve their quality of life
With the elderly population living longer & Canadians' desire to enjoy healthier lifestyles, the need for therapists & assistants will increase
5) Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Canada has an aging population and Nurses are in demand to serve the aging population
Job opportunities in the field are in excess, with provinces like New Brunswick putting a plan in place to fix the shortage cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…
6) Welder
The skilled trades industry in Canada is vital to the economy, and the welding workforce is younger than many other careers in the industry.
Welding is about new job growth over retirement rates. In fact, it's been one of the highest paying in-demand jobs in Canada!
7) Business management consultant
The career path is becoming extremely competitive, but businesses need these consultants to build back & stay productive.
With workers retiring and transitioning to other jobs, the need for professional consulting services will be on the rise.
8) College or Vocational Instructors
Many College professors are nearing retirement age (half of those in the industry are almost 50 years).
Academia will create many jobs in both public and private post-secondary institutions in the nearest future.
9) Truck Drivers
The Canadian economy relies on truckers who haul commercial goods from coast to coast.
Although they are considered essential workers, there aren't enough people in the younger community entering the industry especially at a time when more drivers are needed.
10) Lab technologists/technicians
Laboratory test delays have been worsened by the pandemic and more people are leaving the profession than joining.
As Public Health resources are built after COVID 19, more people will be required in this occupation. cbc.ca/news/health/me…
If you're coming to Canada to study, one thing you can also do is to consider the program you are coming for, and research the employment prospect in the field of study.
I made the thread below some days ago, and I hope it is of help to someone.
BREAKING: Canada's Immigration Minister has announced new measures to limit and curb the abuse of Canada's international student program.
➡️ From Sep 1, 2024 there are no more spousal open work permits for spouses of international students who are not studying in graduate schools or in a professional program such as medicine or law
➡️Canada will implement a two-year cap on international study permits, it will reduce the number of study permits by 35% from 2023's level to 364,000.
➡️Each province will be assigned a fixed number of study permits that's proportional to its population, and have to decide how it divvies them up among the schools authorized to take in international students.
➡️There are no more postgraduate work permits for students who graduate from Private Career Colleges operating under Public College-Private Partnerships
More info coming later today.....
More explanation on what it means to be a Private Career Colleges operating under Public College-Private Partnerships.
“For 2024, the federal government says it will approve 360,000 undergraduate study permits, with the aim of reducing the number by 35 per cent from 2023.” cbc.ca/news/politics/…
If you want to move to Canada & don't know how, or the Visa route to choose, this is for you
There are over 100 immigration pathways in Canada with different requirements
This post will guide you on the 15 programs/pathways to focus on if applying from outside Canada
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1) The Express Entry Program
This is the most popular program for permanent residence in Canada (Although it's not the only one).
Your education and professional work experience from any country can be used for this, and you can apply from any country. ⬇️olufemiloye.ca/canada-express…
2) Provincial Nomination Programs
There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada & they all have different nomination programs.
You can use a nomination to get 600 extra Express Entry score or to immigrate directly without Express Entry
I know part of your plan after studying in Canada is to be able to stay back and become a permanent resident/citizen
So, let me tell you the Canadian provinces to go as a student to increase your chances of becoming a permanent resident through provincial nomination
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Studying in Canada gives you additional permanent residence options. But you still have to be strategic about it
That’s what I always say that permanent residency is not automatic. So, you have to play your cards right by knowing your options early enough & positioning yourself.
Saskatchewan:
There is a student category of provincial nomination in Saskatchewan.
Once you graduate from a recognized school in the province and work for a minimum of 6 months, you can use that for nomination for PR.
This is inevitable but many new students do not know. What most (if not all) foreign students have from their country is a temporary resident visa. Study permit is issued upon arrival
Put your documents in your hand luggage to avoid unnecessary delay
In Canada, international students are generally eligible to work 20hours/wk during school period & full-time during breaks
When you arrive in Canada & get your study permit,the info below should be on it
Notify the officer if it’s missing, you need this to get your S.I.N & work