According to the 2017 Annual Review of the Labour Market released by Statistics Canada, last year represented the highest rate of job growth in the past decade. This growth has driven increases in full-time work. Furthermore, one of the fastest-growing sectors in 2017 was professional, scientific, and technical services. “For the professional, scientific, and technical services sector as a whole, average weekly earnings were $1,347 (+2.3%).” There was also a high job vacancy rate in this sector.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE TECH SECTOR
Average weekly earnings in the tech sector: $1,347
There’s a high job vacancy rate in the tech sector in Canada (3.1%)
Employment growth in Canada’s tech sector was in computer systems design and related services
CANADA’S MULTI-YEAR IMMIGRATION PLAN
At the end of 2017, the Government of Canada released a multi-year immigration plan. This plan, effective from 2018 to 2020 aims to welcome almost 1 million new immigrants as Permanent Residents. Of the one million new immigrants, approximately 60 percent will come through economic pathways, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Business Class, and the Provincial Nominee Program.
WILL IMMIGRANTS BE ABLE TO FILL TECH JOBS?
According to the 2017 year-end report for the Express Entry system, jobs in technology were among the top three positions for receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency. These positions include Information Systems Analysts and Consultants, Software Engineers, and Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers.
WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?
The Information and Communications Technology Council released an outlook report for the digital technology industry in Canada in upcoming years. This report indicates that the five key transformational technologies in Canada will be Virtual and Augmented Reality, 5G Mobile, 3D Printing, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to ICTC, these sectors of the digital and technology economy will have the highest demand for skilled workers. The Information and Communication technology is growing and Canada needs more workers to fill these positions.
WHERE ARE TECH JOBS AVAILABLE?
Toronto is a popular city for new immigrants seeking to work in the tech industry. The city is known for being a financial capital of the country and is home to some major companies in the tech industry, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Shopify.
Some of the available tech jobs in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) can be found in:
Telecommunication
Internet Publishing
Data Processing
Computer System Design
Navigational Manufacturing
Software Publishing
Software Engineering, and more
IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS FOR TECH INDUSTRY WORKERS
There are a number of immigration programs available for those considering immigrating for a job in the tech industry, immigrants may consider:
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) – the Express Entry system helps skilled workers with education and language proficiency to immigrate quickly to Canada as permanent residents.
Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) – similar to the FSW, this program targets skilled workers but it is run by the province of Quebec. So, individuals with connections to Quebec are best suited to this class of entry
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) – each of Canada’s provinces has its own immigration programs to meet its own economic needs. These programs target workers with experience in certain occupations with high vacancy rates.
Our Services
Calver and Associates is a leading provider of Canadian Immigration services in Durham Region. We serve clients in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and beyond. Our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant has over 10 years of experience in Canadian Immigration law and over four years of experience serving those in the Oshawa area.
We can provide assistance with applications for both temporary and permanent residency in Canada. We handle applications for study permits, permanent residency, family class sponsorship, visitor visas, work permits, and Canadian citizenship. We also handle criminal inadmissibility cases by developing remedies for refusal.
