Top 5 Most In-Demand Jobs in Canada for 2020

Are you an immigration aspirant who looks forward to a great future for yourself in Canada? Then it would be helpful for you to know the occupations that are in high demand in Canada. Those who pursue these occupations may find great career opportunities in Canada.

Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers which is expected to persist for some time in the future. A major portion of the Canadian labour force is approaching the retirement age, which would further increase the demand for labour in the country. So Canadian employers are keen on attracting and retaining quality workers. 

Further, the Canadian population is aging fast and it is expected that by 2024, one in five Canadians will be older than 65. This will especially open up more demand for healthcare workers.

ImmiLaw Global, one of the best Canada Immigration consultants in Kerala, can help you to know if your occupation is in demand in Canada. 

Top 5 most in-demand  careers in Canada

Here is a list of five occupations that are expected to be in high demand in the coming year.

1.Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse

Nurses in Canada are categorized into two groups–Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse. Each province of Canada has its own regulatory body that sets the standards of nursing practice in its jurisdiction. 

Registered Nurses/Registered Practical Nurses are in great demand in Canada. However, if you are a nurse registered outside Canada, you need to attend a bridging course, which is meant for nursing registration. The bridging course would help international nurses earn clinical experience and knowledge required to meet the standards set by the regulatory bodies of nursing in Canada. 

Requirements to become a registered nurse in Canada:

• Proof of authorization to work in the country
• Nursing education equivalent to a four-year bachelors’ degree in Nursing or a Practical Nursing Diploma
• Completion of the NCLEX-RN for those applying for Registered Nurse, or the CPNRE (Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam) for those applying for Registered Practical Nurse.
• Proof of language proficiency in English or French.

2.Occupational or Physiotherapy Assistant

A Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) is somebody who teaches patients to cope with their limitations in movement, daily functioning, and activities. A Physiotherapist Assistant must work under a licensed physiotherapist.

The following job titles are relevant for Physiotherapist Assistant:

• Physiotherapist aide
• Physiotherapy aide/assistant
• Physical therapy aide/assistant
• Physiotherapist attendant

Some other related titles are:

• Rehabilitation aide/assistant
• Restorative care aide
• Therapy assistant

The physiotherapist assistant works in collaboration with a registered physiotherapist. Their duties may include:

• Providing clinical care for patients
• Providing education and support for patients/ family members to meet the various needs of the patients 
• Providing updates about the patient’s performance to relevant team members 
• Implementing the components of the treatment plan as per the directions of the physiotherapist
• Helping patients with walking, transfers and safe mobility.
• Monitoring and reporting the health status of the patient

To be eligible to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant in Canada, a person must have any of the following qualifications:

• A certificate from a Physiotherapy Assistant Program
• A physiotherapist assistant diploma from an accredited institution
• Equivalent formal training

The following certificates are a must as well:

• First Aid Certificate 
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

PTAs may work in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, clinics, retirement and nursing homes, sports and fitness centers, recreation centers or industry.

3.Psychologist

The job of a psychologist is classified under NOC 4151 in the National Occupation Classification of Canada. The field of psychology is extremely broad in Canada and the psychologists are expected to perform the following duties:

• Assess the psychological needs of the client
• Provide treatment to clients through individual counseling, group therapy or other techniques
• Take notes, and maintain records and files
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation

Some psychologists teach the subject, conduct research and experiments in the field while some others may specialize in counseling, clinical psychology or any other area of psychology. Psychologists also provide consultation services to the government and other organizations.

Psychologists can work in hospitals, care facilities, rehabilitation centers, clinics, community centers, private medical facilities or even work on a self-employed basis.

4.Pharmacist

Pharmacist is going to be one of the most in-demand occupations in Canada. If you are an internationally trained pharmacist, you may apply to migrate to Canada under the following job titles:

• Clinical pharmacist
• Community pharmacist
• Retail pharmacist
• Hospital pharmacist
• Industry pharmacist 
• Pharmacist

There are many Canada immigration pathways for internationally trained pharmacists. The in-demand occupations list of Manitoba includes pharmacists. If you are an Express Entry candidate, you may receive a provincial nomination for permanent residence in Canada from Manitoba. Pharmacists can also apply for Canada immigration through the Federal Skilled Worker Class(FSW). You may also apply for Canada immigration through British Columbia’s Provincial Nomination Program for Healthcare Professionals.

Pharmacists migrating to Canada must have their degree verified through the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC).

5.Dispensing Optician

An aging population and the increased use of devices with LED screens are expected to lead to a high demand for dispensing opticians in Canada. An internationally trained optician can migrate to Canada through the PLAR process. PLAR means Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. The process allows internationally trained opticians to become licensed opticians in Canada. Each Canadian province deals with the PLAR process in a different manner. In the PLAR process, the applicant will be issued an application and registration package and asked to provide proof for their education and work experience. This will be followed by a Case-Based Interview to assess the practical knowledge of the candidate. The knowledge of the candidate will also be assessed through Competency Gap Analysis (CGA). After assessing all these, the Registration Committee takes a decision on the application. Finally, the applicant needs to pass the National Optical Sciences Examination to become eligible to register as an optician in Canada.

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