The pending retirement of huge numbers of men and women working in skilled trades means a trade organization in Ontario is lobbying for Canada immigration reform in an attempt to stave off labour shortages. By 2030, now only eight years away, one in five tradespeople in Ontario will have retired. “Beginning in the mid-90s, the…
Figures from Statistics Canada reveal young and middle-aged immigrants who came to Canada within the last five years are now more likely to have landed a job than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its latest Labour Force Survey, released on Jan. 7, Statistics Canada noted there was now a higher proportion of…
A Statistics Canada report has revealed immigrant wages are growing and their employment prospects are brighter than ever in Canada as labour shortages make them a much-sought-after commodity by employers struggling to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal agency reports the media wage of immigrants who were admitted into the country in 2018 was…
Saskatchewan is to target 21 healthcare occupations for Canada immigration to the province through a new expression of interest pool. Through the International Healthcare Worker EOI, the province plans to link qualified candidates with healthcare job vacancies through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Candidates submit a profile to show their interest in working in…
Both small and large businesses can significantly benefit from the flexibility of hiring a freelancer. Whether it’s an IT consultant, graphic designer, or proposal writer, a freelancer can take on short-term and long-term projects with less supervision and commitment. A freelancer might also save you money because they only charge for working hours. You often…
In an important indicator that Canada’s economy is picking up as it battles back from COVID-19, there were more than 1 million job vacancies at the start of September. Businesses in Canada have entered hiring mode – to the advantage of potential immigrations who are considering making their dream move here. The payroll and vacancies…
As Canada emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, five Ontario cities dominate the top 10 cities for jobs, according to the latest Labour Market Report Card from the Bank of Montreal. The latest report, entitled ‘Big-City Bounceback’ saw the likes of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto advance up the rankings, although only the British Columbia giant featured…