Monthly Wrap: Are these the most in-demand jobs in Canada?
Currencies Direct May 2nd 2018 - 2 minute read

Canada is an attractive emigration destination due to its strong economy, enviable education system and welcoming populace.
Canada’s government plans to welcome around a million immigrants over the next three years, and most of them will be taken in through the ‘Canada Express Entry’ system.
But what is this system exactly?
Simply put, if you have the skills or qualifications for one of Canada’s most in-demand jobs, your permanent residency in Canada could be fast-tracked in just six months.
These aren’t necessarily the highest paid jobs in the nation, but Canada’s demand for people with particular skills means that having the ability to do one of these jobs could help you secure Canadian citizenship in no time …
General labourers
Always in demand across the nation, the jobs in Canada with the biggest international demand are general labour roles. Notably, these kinds of jobs are more skill and experience-based than qualification based.
Canada is a prospering nation with a big focus on international trade, and labour jobs make up the backbone of the nation’s growth. Manufacturing roles are particularly important in Canada.
The work is usually contractual and temporary depending on which kinds of labourers are needed and where – so the labourers in highest demand are the ones with the widest sets of skills.
Sales representative
People who are qualified, skilled and experienced in the art of sales are welcomed with open arms in Canada.
In Canada’s trade-heavy economy, businesses want an edge when it comes to selling their products. As a result, there are over 8,000 sales representative jobs available around the nation and most of them are permanent roles. These kinds of jobs are often commission-based, so wages usually depend on success. Even so, starting wages are around a respectable C$52k a year (approx. £29,000).
Accountant
Qualified accountants are likely to find their talents sought after in Canada.
The current health of Canada’s financial system means that accountant-type jobs are seeing something of a boom lately, with businesses really eager to find people with these skills.
Engineering project manager
In a nation like Canada with so much growth in infrastructure and housing, it’s no surprise that those who can oversee engineering projects are in such high demand.
An engineering project manager will, of course, be competent and experienced at managing people effectively.
Some of these jobs can get pretty high level, with starting salaries coming in above C$74k per year (£41,400).
IT project manager
Another job sector likely to welcome expat employees is the IT industry – a sector where expertise, experience and qualifications will get you far – especially in a high level managerial roles.
An IT project manager must also be skilled in managing people and planning projects, with some positions offering starting salaries of over C$90k (£50,000).
Honourable mentions…
Research from HR firm Randstad has shown that other positions in high demand in Canada include software engineers and administrative assistants.
And of course, any nation with a lot of jobs in high demand and a highly job-focused immigration-system is going to need some experienced and skilled recruiters.
If you have the skills or qualifications needed to land one of Canada’s most in-demand jobs, what are you waiting for? Your new life abroad awaits!
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