How is Canada Job Market in 2023?

• Around 1 million jobs are available in the country
• Most demands are available in information technology
• Many jobs will be available in the government and private sectors for international workers
• Number of jobs increased in many provinces like Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, etc.
• Employment increase can be found in both public and private sectors.
• Canada planning to invite 500,000 immigrants in 2025

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Number of Job vacancies in Canada

International candidates can apply for thousands of jobs available in different sectors. Canada has a variety of high-paying jobs and that is the reason it became a favorite destination for immigration. Currently, Canada has more than one million jobs available to apply for. In the first quarter of 2022, the number of jobs available in Canada was 890,385 which increased to 1,031955 in the second quarter.

 

Top 3 provinces in Canada having job vacancies

The top three provinces in which jobs are available are as follows:

 

Ontario

The number of jobs available in Ontario is 170,988. Ontario is a very popular province for foreigners to live and work in Canada. Candidates are invited through the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program. The table below shows the number of jobs available in different sectors:

 

Industry	No. Of Job Opportunities
Retail & Wholesale	24,338
Healthcare	13,688
Manufacturing	9,519
Restaurants & Food Services	8,420
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	8,064

 

Quebec

Number of jobs available in Quebec in 2022 is 115,905. The most used language for communication in this state is French. The table below shows the number of jobs in Quebec in different sectors:

Industry	No. Of Job Opportunities
Retail & Wholesale	19,708
Manufacturing	9,334
Healthcare	6,373
Finance	5,321
Information technology	4,955

 

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British Columbia

The number of jobs available in British Columbia is 86,085. The province invites candidates through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program so that candidates can live, work, and settle in the country. The number of jobs available in various industries in the province is given in the table below:

 

Industry	No. Of Job Opportunities
Retail & Wholesale	10,386
Healthcare	7,299
Restaurants & Food Services	5,582
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	5,129
Manufacturing	3,367

 

GDP growth

The Canadian GDP was expanded by 3.90 percent in Q3 of 2022. The growth occurred due to increase in the exports and non-residential structures. Exports increased by 2.1 percent due to crude oil, bitumen, farm, and fishing products.

 

Unemployment rate

The unemployment rate in Canada was 5.2 percent in October 2022. The total number of job vacancies currently available is more than one million. The number of jobs available in the second quarter of 2022 can be found in the table below:

 

Canadian Province	Increase in percentage of job vacancies
Ontario	6.6
Nova Scotia	6
British Columbia	5.6
Manitoba	5.2
Alberta	4.4
Quebec	2.4

 

Immigration target for 2023-2025

Sean Fraser introduced the 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan on November 1, 2022, in which immigration targets for the coming three years have been decided. The table below displays the number of immigrants to be invited in each year:

 

Year	Number of invitations
2023	465,000
2024	485,000
2025	500,000

 

  The table below shows the details of invitations according to the immigration classes in each year:

Immigration Class	2023	2024	2025
Economic	266,210	281,135	301,250
Family	106,500	11,4000	118,000
Refugee	76,305	76,115	72,750
Humanitarian	15,985	13,750	8000
Total	465,000	485,000	500,000

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Job outlook in Canada, 2023

Skill shortage still persists in Canada and the situation may continue for the coming five to ten years. Canada has plans to invite more immigrants to work in the country. The 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan has been introduced and the target of invitations till 2025 is 500,000. Average salaries in different sectors can be found in the table below:

 

Sector	Average salary per annum
Information Technology	CAD 103,142
Sales and Marketing	CAD 87,696
Finance & Accounting	CAD 117,000
Healthcare	CAD 44,850
Hospitality	CAD 41,999

  Jobs in different sectors are available in the country and we will discuss about them in detail.

 

Information Technology

Information Technology is growing at a fast pace in Canada and it is expected that it will continue to grow in 2023 and the coming years. Jobs are available in different sub-sectors like

• Programming
• Cloud computing
• Artificial intelligence
• Analytics
• Security

The average salary for a computer and information systems manager in Canada is CAD 103,142. Prevailing wages in Canada in different provinces can be found in the table below:

 

Community/Area	Median salary per year
Canada	CAD 101,529.6
Alberta	CAD 115,392
British Columbia	CAD 96,000
Manitoba	CAD 93,043.2
New Brunswick	CAD 93,043.2
Newfoundland and Labrador	CAD 108,307.2
Nova Scotia	CAD 87,686.4
Ontario	CAD 101,280
Prince Edward Island	CAD 88,320
Quebec	CAD 110,764.8
Saskatchewan	CAD 100,435.2

 

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Sales and Marketing

Companies in Canada are in dire need of candidates with relevant skills in the field of sales and marketing. A career as a marketing manager in this field is always in demand. The job duties of a marketing manager are to plan, organize, and control the activities of establishments. Besides marketing managers, there are many other designations available which are as follows:

• Advertising managers
• Public relations managers
• E-business managers

The average salary of a marketing manager in Canada is CAD 87,696. Wages of marketing managers in different provinces in Canada can be found in the table below:

Community/Area	Median Salary per year
Canada	CAD 83,078.4
Alberta	CAD 92313.6
British Columbia	CAD 75494.4
Manitoba	CAD 91,392
Newfoundland and Labrador	CAD 96,422.4
Nova Scotia	CAD 96,422.4
Ontario	CAD 83,078.4
Prince Edward Island	CAD 96,422.4
Quebec	CAD 83,078.4
Saskatchewan	CAD 83,692.8

 

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Finance & Accounting

There are many roles available for the Accounting and finance sector in Canada. According to a report released by the Conference Board of Canada, Toronto is termed as the second-largest financial center in Canada. One of the topmost jobs in this field is financial accountant whose duty is to take care of the financial records of individuals and establishments. The average salary of finance and accounting professionals in this sector is CAD 117,000. The accountant has to plan, organize, and maintain the accounting system of an organization. *Need assistance to get a job in finance and accounting? Avail Y-Axis job search services.

 

Healthcare

Canada public healthcare system is considered as one of the best in the world. There is always a need of new healthcare workers so that excellent patient care can be provided. The aging population in Canada is increasing, so there is a high demand of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers. The average salary of a healthcare professional in Canada is CAD 44,850. Some of the top job roles along with their salaries can be found in the table below:

 

Job role	Salary per year
Anesthesiologist	CAD 361,207
Psychiatrist	CAD 299,942
Surgeon	CAD 279,959
Dentist	CAD 177,537
Speech-language therapist	CAD 118,968
Midwife	CAD 110,228
Pharmacist	CAD 105,475
Veterinarian	CAD 100,902
Dental Hygienist	CAD 90,810
Registered Nurse	CAD 81,608
Radiologist	CAD 72,139
Dietitian	CAD 58,291
Optician	CAD 41,245

 

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Hospitality

The hospitality industry saw a massive surge in Canada and the average salary that workers can get is CAD 41,999 per annum. The salary for an entry-level position starts from CAD 33,150 and the salary of experienced professionals is CAD 70,448. The salaries of hospitality professionals in different provinces in Canada can be found in the table below:

Province	Salary per annum
Saskatchewan	CAD 48,476
Quebec	CAD 41,000
Alberta	CAD 39,000
Ontario	CAD 39,000
British Columbia	CAD 34,515
Nova Scotia	CAD 27,300

  Salaries for different job roles can be found in the table below:

Job role	Salary per annum
General Manager	CAD 87,857
Operations Manager	CAD 80,448
Resident Manager	CAD 50,000
Assistant Manager	CAD 40,965
Kitchen Manager	$40,000
Food Manager	CAD 39,975
Restaurant Manager	CAD 39,975
Food Service Supervisor	CAD 29,247

 

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Apply for Canada work visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility: You have to check whether you are eligible to apply for a Canada work visa. This checking can be done through a points calculator Note - Check your eligibility to migrate to Canada through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator instantly and for free.

 

Step 2: Choose your Work Permit: You have to choose either an open work permit or an employer-specific work permit to work in Canada.

 

Step 3: Get your ECA done: If you have had your education from outside Canada, you have to go for Educational Credential Assessment.

 

Step 4: Arrange a checklist of requirements: Requirements needed to apply for a work visa are as follows:

• A valid passport whose validity should be six months
• Two passport-size photographs
• Certificates of educational qualifications
• Professional qualifications proof
• Proof of funds
• Medical examination from registered hospitals
• Application fee

Step 5: Apply for Canada Work Permit

 

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