Canada has seen a major boost in new jobs added this year, and is faced with the demand for skilled workers who can fulfill these jobs. According to a survey from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), over 39% of Canadian small and mid-sized businesses found it difficult to find qualified workers to meet labour shortages. Many employers are eager to provide more training and recruit skilled foreign workers to address the shortage.
Most In-Demand Skills for Employers
If your profession is among the following list of required professions, you are eligible to immigrate to Canada
Electricians
Welders
• Fitters
• Construction work
• Mechanical
• drivers
• Cooking
• Agriculture
• Primary or secondary school teacher or other teacher of young children
• Housemaid, nursery worker.
Many employers are changing their education or experience requirements and funding additional training to upskill their workforce in an effort to address these problems. In addition, 56% of employers are opting to hire people from outside the nation in order to expand their talent pool. This is especially true for high-tech jobs, as Canadian tech hubs are attracting talent from abroad.