Currently the most in demand occupations in Canada

The study analyzed millions of job titles posted by LinkedIn members between January 1, 2018 and July 31, 2022, to calculate growth rates for each occupation (excluding jobs that are not salaried in full-time or part-time roles). were). The following is their list of 20 jobs growing in demand in Canada over this four-year period, including top hiring sectors and remote work availability:

• Growth Marketing Manager – Top Hiring Regions: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area (GVMA), Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area (GMMA) – Remote job availability: 46.2%;
• Product Operations Manager—Top Hiring Region: GTA—Remote Work Availability: 43.2%;
• Dispensary Technician – Top Recruitment Region: GTA – Remote Job Availability: N/A
• Technical Program Manager—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA—Remote Job Availability: 29.3%;
• Sustainability Manager – Top Recruitment Region: GTA – Remote Job Availability: 10.5%
• Head of Growth—Top Hiring Region: GTA—Remote Job Availability: 66.4%;
• User Experience Writer – Top Recruiting Regions: GTA – Remote Job Availability: 44.7%;
• Information Technology Associate – Top Recruiting Regions: GTA, GMMA – Remote Job Availability: 3.3%;
• Site Reliability Engineer—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 44.7%;
• Customer Success Associate – Top Hiring Region: GTA-Remote Job Availability: 12.7%;
• Valuation Analyst – Top Hiring Region: GTA – Remote Job Availability: 3.6%;
• Sales Development Representative—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 49.4%;
• Security Engineer—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 57.9%;
• Data Engineer—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 35.6%;
• E-Commerce Coordinator—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 4.8%;
• Technical Product Manager—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA—Remote Job Availability: 33.1%;
• Cyber ​​Security Specialist—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area (GCMA)—Remote job availability: 13.4%;
• Crew Scheduler—Top Hiring Regions: GTA—Remote Job Availability: N/A;
• Medical Writer—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GVMA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 56.9%;
• Media Planner—Top Hiring Regions: GTA, GMMA—Remote Job Availability: 15.7%;

A note on job vacancies

The November job vacancy report (the most recent data available) showed a decrease of 20,700 jobs in the total number of vacancies across all Canadian industries. Despite this, the total number of vacancies remains at a historic high, with a total of 850,300 open positions by the end of 2022.

In particular, the health care and social assistance, professional scientific and technical services, and construction sectors continue to experience steady vacancies (despite increased recruitment efforts), with little or no decrease on a year-over-year basis . This indicates a productive hiring environment in these industries – especially for newcomers, who collectively contribute to nearly 100% of labor force growth – as the Canadian economy recovers from the depressive effects of the COVID pandemic. goes away.

immigration routes

For many, employment is not only a means of financial support, but also a path to permanent residence in Canada. With this in mind, newcomers may be served by considering important policy changes when plotting their route to Canada.

For example, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration route by which provinces can directly invite newcomers to settle as permanent residents; Based on their education, affiliation with the province, and experience in in-demand occupations. In 2023, PNPs are set to overtake Express Entry-managed programs as Canada’s largest PR route—though Express Entry is also undergoing significant changes.

Following Bill C-19’s enactment in June of 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is now able to create specific immigration categories in the federal Express Entry pool (based on characteristics such as occupation, language proficiency, education, etc.) and issue invitations. Make applications for permanent residence (ITAs) for these candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada has already expressed its interest in implementing the policy in the spring of 2023.

While no further details have yet been given, occupations such as those listed above (and areas with frequent job vacancies), stand a strong chance of being selected in these targeted Express Entry draws because they represent in-demand occupations that are currently in demand. Can’t fill in Canada. vacancies for; without the help of newcomers.

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