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]]>According to the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s National Labour Market Information Report, around 67,000 new job openings for journeypersons in the trades will be required to sustain the workforce through 2023, with BC, Alberta, and Ontario driving this growth of this job market [1].
Though the work can be dangerous, welders are essential to the construction industry. In fact, welders continued to operate throughout the pandemic. The job doesn’t require a post-secondary education, and pays at least $28.50 per hour. Due to their importance relatively high wage, welders are considered one of Canada’s most in-demand jobs.
As some of the only exceptions to pandemic-related border closures in Canada and the US, long haul drivers continue to be an essential role in the economy, ranking #2 on Randstad Canada’s list of most in-demand jobs for 2020. With the proper driver’s license, employment in this field should be easy to come by, earning between $36,650 to $48,600 annually.
One of the more highly skilled jobs in this industry, heavy duty mechanics work to repair and maintain large machinery. With a hand in nearly every major industry from construction and transportation to forestry and mining, this job made Canada’s top 15 in-demand careers according to the National Occupation Classification. Work in this career is lucrative, paying $25-$42 per hour in urban centres and upwards of $50/hour in more rural locations.
With society new fixation on health and hygiene, it’s no surprise that jobs in healthcare ranked highly on surveys of in-demand jobs in Canada. Add in an ageing Canadian population and it is clear why jobs in this field are a safe bet for job searchers.
In case you missed the daily 7:00pm cheers throughout the early days of lockdown, nurses are one of the most hardworking and dedicated people in the healthcare industry. With an average salary of $76,362 and a predicted 139,700 job openings by 2024, nurses are at the top of the list when it comes to jobs we need to fill.
Expected labour shortages in this field mean a positive outlook for occupational therapist. These healthcare professionals can work in places like hospitals, in physical rehabilitation clinics, or in social assistance. From 2019 to 2028, 11,800 of these new jobs are expected to become available.
The COVID pandemic affected many businesses, but jobs in the field haven’t disappeared entirely. In the uphill battle to regain economic stability, jobs in business-related fields are at the forefront.
Accountants monitor and keep track of a company’s financial operations by preparing financial statements and calculating taxes owed. As governments implement new laws for the financial sector, accountants will be essential in helping businesses comply with these new regulations. With a difficult individual tax season ahead due to the CERB program, Canadian accountants will find plenty of work come tax season. The average salary currently sits at $57,000 per year.
As businesses rebound from the impact of the pandemic, these jobs will take on the crucial role of determining a business’ priorities, planning and executing strategies for success. This job supports the growth and profitability of a company by developing and maintaining business relationships for an average yearly salary of $85,000.
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]]>Coming as no surprise, healthcare workers are in some of the most valued positions today. Healthcare work can be very flexible, offering casual, part-time and full-time. You can work as a care aide, a nurse, doctor, dentist, or health support worker. The field is vast and can fit many different needs. Another benefit to working in healthcare is ease of relocation. Many countries are eager to have extra healthcare hands, particularly after the last four months. Having valued skills will make visa applications smooth sailing. Look at the list of top healthcare positions in Canada to see if you’re interested in a career change.
Shockingly, sales associates are some of the hottest jobs on the market. As the face or voice of a product or service, sales associate positions can also be in the remote sector as sales personnel. This
might appeal to some of you looking for remote work during isolation or because you’re looking for a new job. The flexibility for remote positions keeps sales associates as a job trend on the rise.
Check out Indeed for some remote sales positions, or start prepping your resume for heading back into the physical workforce!
Drivers rarely get enough credit, but a lot of our lives would fall apart if drivers didn’t exist. Canada is experiencing a shortage of truck drivers, as drivers retire. According to Canadian Visa, immigration to Canada may be easier if you’re coming as a driver.
As manufacturing has seen a significant decline since CoVID-19, there will be a rising need in manufacturing and machinists to assist with starting up regular operations. As the demand for retail in all sectors increases, manufacturing will follow suit.
This white collar position is currently in demand according to Randstand. If you’ve got experience in sales and a passion for creating and maintaining relationships, growth plans and team management, then this may be a new position worth considering. The significant thing about business development managers is flexibility and the combination of creativity and implementation – few jobs offer both possibilities.
Even CoVID-19 won’t be able to hinder the need for business development managers, and may create a higher need. As businesses reorganize and consider new approaches to working in a post-CoVID world, the need for fresh ideas and the ability to follow through will be an incredible asset.
We hope some of these job trends help you in your plans for the future, preparing for a strange new world, full of opportunities.
Simon Chou is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at BCjobs.ca. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital—a global marketing agency.
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