Can I get a job in Canada without a degree?

Yes, with more than 1 million job vacancies in 20+ sectors, you can get jobs in Canada that do not require a degree or specific educational qualifications. Jobs in Canada are classified into different levels on the basis of skills as per the National occupational Classification (NOC). High-skilled jobs are usually categorized under NOC 0, A, or B, while low-skilled occupations come under NOC C or D.  Job roles listed under NOC C or D do not require a university degree or specific educational qualifications. 

 

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Top 10 Occupations in Canada That Do Not Require a Degree

The table below lists the jobs in Canada that do not have a degree requirement for applicants:

NOC Codes	Job Roles	Average annual Salary (in CAD)
32101	Licensed Practical Nurse	$55,965
73300	Transport Truck Driver	$46,800
85100	Farm Worker	$35,100
72106	Welder	$50700
84100	Miner	$72,150
64100	Retail Salesperson	$29640
44101	Homecare Support Provider	$35,100
94141	Industrial Butchers	$39,000
72200	Electrician	$58,695
94142	Fish Plant Worker	$30,459

 

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How to migrate to Canada without a degree?

Specific immigration programs like the Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Program allot points based on the educational qualifications of the applicants. Therefore, those programs have a degree requirement to qualify for Canada immigration. However, Canada offers certain immigration program which does not have a specific degree or education requirement. They are:

 

• Pilot Programs: The government of Canada offers certain pilot programs to invite foreign workers in specific industries. At present, Canada has the following pilot programs:
  • Atlantic Immigration Pilot
  • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
  • Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
  • Homecare/support worker Pilot

 

 Applicants migrating via these programs can obtain Canada PR without a degree.

 

• IEC Working Holiday Program: The International Experience Canada (IEC) offers the Working Holiday program via which skilled immigrants can migrate and work in Canada without a degree, provided they meet other eligibility requirements.
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP): Foreign workers willing to migrate to Canada can apply for a Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The TFWP aims to fill temporary labour shortages and does not have a specific degree requirement for applicants.

 

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