The Canadian immigration department prepared a skills shortage list of 38 occupations in a move to encourage immigrants to fill the void.
It is claimed that, in spite of the economic downturn, the government has not forgotten about industries suffering from skills shortage and is encouraging people possessing relevant skills to apply for a visa.
Canadian immigration took steps to ensure Canadians will have a fair chance to apply for jobs, but as the number of qualified Canadians in some industries is simply not sufficient, it is essential to maintain skilled immigrant worker intake.
One of the most problematic issues affecting firms who have skills shortages is that the Canada visa application system is very slow. “Our clients identify their accountancy needs and once they’re identified, they’re probably in desperate need for them, and they can’t really wait 12 months,” says Jonathan Leebosh, a business immigration lawyer.
Around 25% of Ernst & Young Canada employees are skilled visa holders who helped the company to develop and prosper.
Fiona McFarlane, Ernst & Young employee, said that employing immigrants encouraged cross-cultural understanding and improved the work environment and the productivity of the workers.
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I would like to know what are the 38 occupations are we referring to here.
Hi Carol,
as far as I’m concerned, the list hasn’t been published yet. There is a quite good article on the topic: http://www.emigrate2.co.uk/jobs_and_money_detail-124.htm . You can also find some useful information on: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/OccupationIndex.aspx . Hope this helps.
Dear Sir,
I have been a manager for 18 years in the administration of plantation industry, handling a worker force of 1500 under me. During this period I looked into the human resource work of the workers, manufacturing of tea, agricultural advisory work, maintaining bungalows, and the estate, attending to legal matters, handling estimates.
Moreover, I have completed 3 years diploma in hotel and restaurant management.
I would like to come to Canada to any part of the country.I would be much grateful if you could get me an employer, to work in canada for me to work as a manager.
Thank you