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The COVID 19 pandemic has boosted opportunities in various sectors and industries in Ontario in Canada. Read on to know more about occupations and jobs that are in demand in post COVID period.
Most Sought After Job Profiles in Ontario
The pandemic has affected the workforce and employees in various industries, sectors and domains in Canada. While some industries and sectors witnessed job losses, different industries are growing faster to serve the people and contribute to economy.
A recent study conducted by the federal government of Canada mentioned that as many as 109 occupations in Ontario saw big changes in terms of employment and work opportunities compared to pre-COVID period.
The study also mentioned some of the major occupations that witnessed growing demand of professionals and skilled workers during the pandemic. These occupations and jobs are also listed in National Occupational Classification (NOC) – a national system to classify or grouping of occupations.
List of Nine Occupations Having Growing Demand of Professionals in Ontario During Pandemic –
Medical Laboratory Technologists (NOC 32120)
The COVID 19 pandemic has given rise to profile of Medical Laboratory Technologists due to spread of disease and its new variants. The role of Medical Laboratory Technologists is crucial in hospitals, research labs, vaccine production and government agencies. Therefore, the provincial government seeks to welcome more professionals and talented youth to work as Medical Laboratory Technologists during pandemic.
Biologists and Related Scientific Fields (NOC 21110)
There is an increasing demand of researchers, immunologists, virologists, bio-information workers and pharmacologists, who can contribute to find solutions to end COVID 19 pandemic. The need of quality research and development of more effective vaccines and treatments to curb spread of Corona virus will give rise to such profiles and job opportunities for workers in these occupations. Since, the world is still living under the fear of pandemic, research and growing awareness will further enhance virus research opportunities and demand of biologists and related scientific fields.
Ontario is funding a new program to train laboratory workers to reduce the workload for certified medical laboratory technologists and their assistants. Surely, the country requires more trained staff to fight pandemic and fill increasing job vacancies in this occupation.
Web Designers and Developers (NOC 21233 and 21234)
The important role of web designers and developers is felt by many industries and sectors in Canada during pandemic. Many organisations and industries are investing in creating useful websites to provide information to users and readers. On top of it, web designers and developers can work remotely. So, they can be hired and allowed to work from home till the pandemic subsides.
These profiles are also in demand in various online shopping platforms as well as teaching students through virtual mode. The portals and sites are also supporting remote services, such as medical appointments over video calls and conducting board meetings over virtual space.
Computer and Information Systems Manager (NOC 20012)
In an era of remote work or arrangement of work from home, companies are feeling need of computer and information systems managers to allow employees to work properly. It also saves time and energy spent on holding physical meetings. Many employees feel that their productivity has increased due to this arrangement. Hence, several organisations are willing to have work from home for the long term. Many crucial industries like healthcare, education, e-commerce, human resource services etc need services of more IT workers. These requirements have increased the demand of computer and information systems managers in Ontario.
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (NOC 21222)
The profile of Information Systems Analysts and Consultants is important in supporting organisations to create a sustainable system in order to provide virtual services to people and allow employees to work remotely. In fact, in some Canadian provinces the profile of Information Systems Analysts and Consultants has been categorised as ‘essential services’. Just like Information and Technology occupations, information system analysts are required to create digital processes and stop cyber frauds. Therefore, this profile is rising in demand in Canada. Experts suggest that this profile will be in-demand for long time since many industries are expanding products and services online. The advancement in the field of technology such as Artificial Intelligence is giving rise to demand of Information Systems Analysts and Consultants.
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Manager (NOC 11202)
Since many industries are adopting digital and virtual services and platforms, organisations are spending a lot to create digital advertisements, content, publicity material and so on. This has given rise to demand of advertising, marketing & public relations manager. Organisations are creating a budget for online advertisement and publicity in virtual platforms. The Canadian employers are seeking to hire professionals with knowledge of modern technological tools and methods.
Database Analysts and Data Administrators (NOC 21223)
The stop spread of Corona virus in many provinces the federal government required correct data, numbers and figures to facilitate solutions like contact tracing. The increasing need of database analysts and data administrators is felt by key industries like healthcare and vaccine research. The important tasks of data collection, storage, and management are also required to provide for virtual healthcare, consultation and social services. The shift to online solutions will increase jobs in these occupations.
The study of virus related diseases and new variants of COVID-19 will surely give rise to work opportunities for data analysts and data administrators in Ontario,Canada.
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 21230)
The increasing demand for digital products and online services has given rise to work opportunities for computer programmers and interactive media developers, especially in education industry in Ontario. The government agencies also require programmers and developers to provide important information related to COVID 19 to public in the form of interesting digital banners, flyers, short videos, presentation and so on. Further, computer programmers and interactive media developers can also work from home. The growing need of online education, healthcare services, entertainment and e-commerce in Ontario will further push demand and work opportunities for computer programmers and interactive media developers.
Graphic Designers and Illustrators (NOC 52120)
With increase in digital publicity, campaigning and advertising, organisations and employers in Ontario require talented and efficient graphic designers and illustrators. Such people can design creative and innovative advertisements and product folios for companies. Several industries like content development, e-commerce, online banking, education, telecommunication, welfare services and so on require professional graphic designers and illustrators.
Ontario Immigration Gateways for Occupations in Demand
For interested candidates, all the above-mentioned occupations and work profiles belong to the ‘skilled work’ category. It means that candidates can use relevant work experience, education, skill training and language proficiency to gain points in popular Express Entry stream. The eligible candidates are selected under three immigration streams – Federal High Skilled Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Worker Program as well as Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Canada is an immigrant-friendly country. Many industries and employers welcome immigrants and foreign skilled workers to fulfil needs of local labour industries and sectors. The purpose of economic immigration is to design immigration streams that fulfil labour shortages as well as boost economic growth. Hence, Express Entry gateway grants permanent residency status to skilled workers and professionals in these in-demand occupations.
Ontario has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that also support permanent residency status in Canada through Express Entry aligned programs. Interested candidates can get in touch with the best immigration consultant to secure PNP and gain extra 600 points on Comprehensive Raking Scale (CRS) to have Invitation To Apply (ITA) in next draw of Express Entry. The PNP certificate surely helps candidates to gain work opportunities and migrate to Canada on fast track mode. The Human Capital Priority Stream offers pathways to IT workers as well as professionals related to in-demand jobs and occupations such as web developer, graphic designing, marketing, advertising etc.
Profiles for jobs like advertising and marketing were included in Ontario PNP, while IT workers (eligible under HCPS) were invited to apply for a provincial nomination under Ontario PNP Tech Draw. These draws cover six particular IT occupations and jobs such as computer programmers and interactive media developers, computer systems and information managers, web designers and developers, database analysts and data administrators.
Canadian employers are allowed to hire professionals and skilled workers, who worked in Canada during the pandemic, for ‘essential jobs’ (or occupations). These profiles include laboratory technologists.
Outside of the Express Entry system, Ontario has its own Expression of Interest (creating online profile) that offers points to eligible candidates, who are working in skilled jobs and occupations in Ontario. A range of factors such as age, education, relevant work experience and so on help candidates to secure work opportunities in Ontario. The Ontario Expression of Interest is currently available for candidates, who qualify for Employer Job Offer Category or Foreign Worker stream.
There are Self-Employed Persons Programs for eligible candidates. According to government data, approximately 30 per cent of graphic designers in Ontario are self-employed.
Also Read: How to Get a Valid Job offer in Canada
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