{"id":7161,"date":"2020-04-15T18:55:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T01:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7161"},"modified":"2020-10-19T15:50:06","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T22:50:06","slug":"top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Jobs in Canada During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While days lengthen into weeks, many people may be wondering exactly how to ride out this wave of job loss and layoffs. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/6726111\/coronavirus-ei-claims-1-million\/?utm_source=guelphtoday.com&amp;utm_campaign=guelphtoday.com&amp;utm_medium=referral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GlobalNews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as of March 24th, nearly one million people applied for employment insurance. Due to necessary changes in the professional world to address CoVID-19 some professional opportunities may not have otherwise been available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69f86d35c5910\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f86d35c5910\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#1_Healthcare_Provider\" title=\"1. Healthcare Provider\">1. Healthcare Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#2_Non-clinical_Healthcare_Worker\" title=\"2. Non-clinical Healthcare Worker\">2. Non-clinical Healthcare Worker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#3_Pharmacist\" title=\"3. Pharmacist\">3. Pharmacist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#4_Information_Technology_IT\" title=\"4. Information Technology (IT)\u00a0\">4. Information Technology (IT)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#5_Management\" title=\"5. Management\">5. Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#6_Customer_Service_Representative\" title=\"6. Customer Service Representative\">6. Customer Service Representative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#7_Sales_Associate\" title=\"7. Sales Associate\">7. Sales Associate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#8_Delivery_Service\" title=\"8. Delivery Service\">8. Delivery Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#9_Automotive_Service_Technician\" title=\"9. Automotive Service Technician\">9. Automotive Service Technician<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#10_Governmental_Services\" title=\"10. Governmental Services\">10. Governmental Services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-10-jobs-in-canada-during-covid-19\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a list of 10 positions professionals may want to consider during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Healthcare_Provider\"><\/span><b>1. Healthcare Provider<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the top of our available positions, we have healthcare providers. Due to CoVID-19, there is currently a large need for support within our health institutions. This is not exclusive to hospitals, as positions for caregivers, home support workers and long-term care facilities open up. Provincial websites such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Careers in Saskatchewan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help find placements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Non-clinical_Healthcare_Worker\"><\/span><b>2. Non-clinical Healthcare Worker<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those without necessary medical credentials but interested in supporting the front-lines, there is a call for non-clinical workers. Supply warehouses require supervisors, distributors, inventory and merchandising. Provincial resources such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHSA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can aid in finding non-clinical positions within your province. Though some positions require experience or education there are entry-level positions available for those looking for supplemental work in this season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pharmacist\"><\/span><b>3. Pharmacist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loblaws<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sobey\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> need support in areas other than their grocery section. Pharmaceutical departments within cross-country chains such as Superstore and Safeway are looking for pharmacists to help with the increasing demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Information_Technology_IT\"><\/span><b>4. Information Technology (IT)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great time for people looking to break into the IT sector. As many businesses increase their online presence or move online entirely, there is a corresponding need for support within the technology world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Management\"><\/span><b>5. Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an increase in product demand, comes an increase in staff, comes an increase in management need. If your talent lies more in operations or management we encourage you to look at management positions within businesses that are experiencing increased demand for their services such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Customer_Service_Representative\"><\/span><b>6. Customer Service Representative<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As many layoffs have occurred within the hospitality industry, consider taking those service-oriented soft-skills into the customer service world. There are many companies hiring customer support representatives, including stay-at-home positions. Many businesses are hoping to increase their customer support as platforms and services are flooded with requests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sales_Associate\"><\/span><b>7. Sales Associate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though many of the layoffs and hourly cuts have come from within retail, business is booming for some lucky companies. Grocery chains, essential service suppliers and others are actively searching for employees to meet the needs of Canadians, with many companies raising their hourly wage. The Retail Council of Canada is actively tracking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retail positions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available across the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Delivery_Service\"><\/span><b>8. Delivery Service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience driving commercial vehicles has never been as needed as it is now. Grocery delivery, restaurant delivery, online retail orders, and warehouse transportation services are all available for drivers. With the threat of CoVID-19 looming, there have been reports of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truck drivers retiring early<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or taking leave due to their increased risk of health complications, creating an opening for those interested in this line of work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Automotive_Service_Technician\"><\/span><b>9. Automotive Service Technician<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with an increased need for commercial drivers will come an increased need for vehicle technicians. According to BC, this is considered a high opportunity industry &#8211; now may be your chance to shine. If you\u2019ve got auto technician experience or education, check out the Canadian job bank with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automotive technician listings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Governmental_Services\"><\/span><b>10. Governmental Services<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canadian government has made a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of needed services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in response to CoVID-19. The services include jobs already listed such as healthcare providers but also ask for services such as security, accommodation maintenance and laundry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though this pandemic has rocked economy, business, and employment all over the world there has also been an inspiring rise in support and community. Businesses and organizations are coming up with ways to specifically address the CoVID-19 crisis and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support the workforce<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We hope that this season becomes an opportunity for you, so stay calm, think positively, and brush up on those interviewing skills.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Simon Chou<\/strong> is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\">BCjobs.ca<\/a>. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development,\u00a0 marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to BC Jobs, he served as a marketing advisor for high-profile blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM and Ripple. 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