Today, Canada is experiencing a shortage of workers in select occupations. The current Federal Skilled Worker program requires potential immigrants to either secure a job offer in Canada, or have experience in one of 29 occupations in demand to apply for immigration to Canada.
In recent years, the different provinces were experiencing problems filing shortages within their own specific job markets. As a result, the Federal government and most of the Canadian provinces signed an agreement to allow the these provinces within Canada to select immigrants based on their own specific needs. If you intend on immigrating to or residing in a specific province, we highly recommend reviewing the individual provincial nominee program for the province of your choice.
Canada offers fast-track immigration programs to those who have experience in one or more of the following occupations. Immigrating to Canada through a fast-track immigration program can take anywhere between 6 to 18 months.
29 Occupations in Demand – job offer not required
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
Biologists and Related Scientists
Architects
Specialist Physicians
General Doctors and Family Physicians
Dentists
Pharmacists
Physiotherapists
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
Medical Radiation Technologists
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Psychologists
Social Workers
Chefs
Cooks
Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
Electricians (Except industrial & power systems)
Industrial Electricians
Plumbers
Welders and Related Machine Operators
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
Crane Operators
Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
Other Occupations in Demand – job offer required
Through the different provincial nominee programs (PNPs) there may be other occupations that are in demand and are not listed above. For example, some are listed below.
Long-Haul Truck Drivers
Food and Beverage Production Workers
Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Cleaners
Food and Beverage Servers
Food Counter Attendants
Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters
Poultry Production Workers
Bakery Production Workers
Kitchen Helpers
Hotel Room Attendants
Hotel Front Desk Agent/Clerk
Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Midwives