Here are some paths that could help you find a job after graduation
If you’re like most international students, Canada isn’t merely a stopover on your way to another country or a quick diversion before returning home. There’s a strong chance you want to stay in Canada after graduation, which means working here.
The Canadian labor market has changed dramatically over time and varies greatly by region.
Where the jobs are
Natural resource industries such as forestry, agriculture, and oil and gas continue to employ a large number of people in the Western provinces.
Ontario is the center of the country’s economic engine, with many manufacturers throughout the province, particularly in the automotive sector, and many significant firms’ head offices (or Canadian headquarters, in the case of multinationals) located in Toronto and its surrounding areas.
Quebec has a balanced economy and was named “Canada’s economic powerhouse” last year.
The Atlantic provinces rely largely on tourism and trade, as they are home to several major ports.
What jobs does Canada need in the near future?
However, a few things apply across the country. This is where LinkedIn comes in. The professional networking site just released its “Jobs on the Rise” report, which identifies the 20 fastest-growing vocations in demand.
LinkedIn’s list is based on five years of data, so it reflects some recent developments, such as careers that have increased in demand as a result of the pandemic.
At #3, you may be surprised to see a dispensary technician, who works in a cannabis retail business. Since the legalization of cannabis in 2017, the sector has expanded tremendously.
Not all fast-growing careers require advanced degrees
The entire list is worth looking through, especially because LinkedIn has kindly noted how much experience and/or is often necessary for someone pursuing that career. Recognizing that many international students want to start working as soon as they finish their college degree or diploma, we’ve identified which positions have lower entry barriers (but not always).
The list has one common theme: the future is (still) digital. Six of the twenty work in information technology (IT) or a field related to it, such as data engineer or IT associate. There are numerous colleges and universities in Canada that provide great IT programs; utilize our search option to discover one.
The Top 20 fastest-growing jobs in Canada, according to LinkedIn
- Growth marketing manager
- Product operations manager
- Dispensary technician
- Technical program manager
- Sustainability manager
- Head of growth
- User experience writer
- Information technology associate
- Site reliability engineer
- Customer success associate
- Valuation analyst
- Sales development representative
- Security engineer
- Data engineer
- Ecommerce coordinator
- Technical product manager
- Cyber security specialist
- Crew scheduler
- Medical writer
- Media planner
