Jobs in Canada

Does Canada need foreign skills?

Absolutely. In fact, foreign skills are vital to Canada's economic development. As Canada's greying workforce creeps towards retirement age, the country could face worker shortages in the next decade, especially in health care, education and construction, Statistics Canada warned. Faced with looming worker shortages, Statistics Canada said Canada will have to rely heavily on Canadian immigration to fill in the gaps. "If current immigration rates continue, it is possible that immigration could account for virtually all labour force growth by 2011," Statistics Canada said.

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Over the past few years Canada has experienced dynamic growth and activity in industries such as Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Financial and Film Production.

In Canada, skilled professionals in particular industries have become more difficult to find due to the global technology boom of the 90s. Corporations are faced with the challenge of seeking out their team beyond the ocean borders. Thus, every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada working temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages in Canada.

Sample employment positions and their salaries:

Watch out for Part II: Job Specializations and How to Work in Canada

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