The Canadian Employment Market

Updated: July 4th, 2024

Canada’s job market is unique, attracting people from around the world to come live and work in Canada. Canada’s economy is rapidly growing and expanding while many professionals are aging out, so there is a growing need for more employees to join the workforce.

In 2023, there were about 700,000 vacant positions in a variety of industries, including healthcare, STEM, construction, transportation, mining, agriculture and agri-food, and retail.

With a growing demand for a fresh workforce, the Canadian government is encouraging skilled foreigners to immigrate on work visas. Qualified people can receive their work visa through the Express Entry program, Working Holiday, or other. French speakers can earn extra points through Express Entry.

There are also region-specific immigration programs, where provinces and territories seek to attract more temporary and permanent workers to settle down under their jurisdiction.

With abundant employment opportunities, many candidates have the opportunity to live in Canada if they meet the necessary requirements. It’s important to note that the Canadian government selects candidates with in-demand occupations only. Aspiring workers can look up their positions on the Canadian government’s official website.

FAQ

What is the pool?
To be included in the pool you must qualify for one of the specific immigration programs listed under Express Entry. You must also score a minimum of 67 points on your immigration profile. Points are awarded for educational and professional qualifications, work experience, age, language ability, and more. The Canadian government selects the most suitable candidates from the pool and issues them with an official invitation (known as ITA) to become Canadian residents.
How many points do I need to get selected?
The Express Entry system uses what it called the Comprehensive Ranking System, a formula that takes into account your education, skills and experience, those of your husband/wife or partner, and whether you have a specific job offer. These factors go to build up your score out of a possible maximum of 1200. As mentioned, the higher the points you score, the greater the possibility to be selected from the pool.
How long does it take to move to Canada?
The idea of starting a new life in Canada is very exciting. But please be prepared that getting selected for an immigration program takes time. This is why the Express Entry program is extremely popular - the Canadian government aims to select candidates within 6 months. Time may significantly vary between immigration programs; the individual process of each program, government policies, the complexity of your case, and more, may affect the time it would take you to move to Canada.
Are there any goverment fees?
Like many other countries worldwide the Canadian government charges fees for the processing of immigration entries. Depending on the specific program you entered, the size and age of your family, and more – you may need a few hundred to several thousand Canadian dollars. Please note that all government fees are non-refundable. This is one of many reasons you should prepare well for your immigration process, gain as much knowledge as you can, and if possible, seek help from professionals in this field.

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