The Canadian government plans to welcome at least 1 million new immigrants between 2018 and 2020. This is a record high number of newcomers landing in Canada with some of the best economic conditions. As Canada’s economy booms, the tech-sector in particular is struggling to fill open jobs, providing ample opportunities to those immigrants with tech experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for candidates with tech expertise to apply to live and work in Canada.
In 2017, nearly 30,000 jobs opened up in Canada’s tech sector marking a huge boom in Canada’s tech-industry. The city of Toronto, which happens to be the most popular destination for new immigrants, has recently been hailed as the fastest growing tech-sector in North America.
In the 2017 Year-End Report for Express Entry, officials revealed the best jobs were those working in tech-related occupations
A list of the jobs that are popular include, Informations Systems Analysts and Consultants, Software Engineers, Computer Programmers, Financial Auditors and Accountants and Administrative Assistants.