10 Most In-Demand Jobs in Canada under the Express Entry System

Canada’s Express entry system invites foreign skilled workers to live and work in the country as permanent residents. The applicant’s primary occupation is a major determinant of success in this process. Only those who can fulfill Canada’s labor market requirements by filling vacancies in certain jobs in Canada – specifically in positions listed under National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B – are considered for this pathway.

92,235 new permanent residents were admitted through the Express Entry System in 2018, compared to 65,415 in 2017, implying that not only is skilled migration to Canada on the rise, but Express Entry is also the most preferred pathway for high-skilled immigrants. Some occupations that are facing extreme workforce shortages across the country are more likely to be selected from the Express Entry pool, as the demand for foreign workers in these fields, is more urgent.

Those who are planning to relocate for the purpose of being engaged in gainful employment must consider this factor while conducting a Canada job search. In 2018-19, applicants qualified to practice the below-mentioned in-demand occupations received the highest number of invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry System:

1.  14,320 applicants engaged in NOC 21 – Professional Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences – were admitted.

2.  5,640 applicants engaged in NOC 11 – Professional Occupations in Business and Finance – were admitted.

3.   4,650 applicants engaged in NOC 01-05 – Specialized Middle Management Occupations – were admitted.

4. 4,265 applicants engaged in NOC 12 – Administrative and Financial Supervisors and Administrative Occupations – were admitted.

5.  3,645 applicants engaged in NOC 22 – Technical Occupations related to Natural and Applied Sciences – were admitted.

6.  2,695 applicants engaged in NOC 40 – Professional Occupations in Education Services – were admitted.

7.   2,180 applicants engaged in NOC 63 – Service Supervisors and Specialized Service Occupations – were admitted.

8.  2,115 applicants engaged in NOC 62 – Retail Sales Supervisors and Specialized Sales Occupations – were admitted.

9.  1,820 applicants engaged in NOC 06 – Middle Management Occupations in Retail and Wholesale Trade and Customer Services – were admitted.

10. 1,775 applicants engaged in NOC 31 – Professional Occupations in Health (except nursing) – were admitted.

While having a job offer in one of these occupations is not a mandatory eligibility requirement for the Express Entry process arranged employment significantly enhances the chances of being invited to apply for permanent residence. In order to connect with Canadian employers, and secure an appropriate offer of employment, foreign workers can seek the services of overseas job consultants, online job portals or international recruitment agencies.

The Express Entry System allows unrestricted access to a broad range of jobs in Canada, which are usually not accessible to people living outside the country. As a permanent resident, the job seeker will be considered for the position at par with local candidates, and be eligible to claim several social security benefits to safeguard their future in Canada.