Which are the top emerging jobs in Canada for 2020?

The workforce in Canada continues to be in an excellent position to welcome newcomers. The current job vacancy rate is high in Canada, which means that there is a high demand for skilled workers to fill in those positions.

A recent report released by LinkedIn outlines the top emerging jobs in Canada for 2020. The technology sector will continue its domination in 2020 as well.

As per LinkedIn’s Emerging Jobs Report in Canada, here are top emerging jobs for 2020:

1. Artificial Intelligence Specialist
2. Site Reliability Engineer
3. Data Engineer
4. Data Scientist
5. Cybersecurity Specialist
6. Big Data Developer
7. DevOps Engineer
8. Full Stack Engineer
9. Experience Designer
10. Robotics Engineer
11. Customer Success Specialist
12. JavaScript Developer
13. Product Owner
14. Data Consultant
15. Cloud Engineer

Job and Industry trends for 2020

In the fast-changing technology industry, it is becoming increasingly important to have skills in artificial intelligence, robotics and data science. It is also extremely valuable to have soft skills, like time management and communication, to excel in all industries. Experts believe that the gaming and online learning industry and the banking sector will see a major boom in the next few years.

Location trends for 2020

Cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal continue to dominate as the top tech hubs. However, Kitchener and Calgary are both seeing impressive growth in their technology sector. Waterloo and Ottawa are the new tech markets to watch out for. In fact, the University of Waterloo has one of the leading Computer Science programs in the world.

Working and living in Canada

The Express Entry Program of Canada still remains the most efficient as well as the fastest route to Permanent Residency for skilled foreign workers. Candidates who obtain a PR through the Express Entry Program have the freedom to live and work anywhere in Canada. Many Provincial Nominee Programs are more inclined towards selecting skilled workers who have specific work experience, which is in demand in the province.

With a high job vacancy rate, ageing population, and the current admission target of welcoming more than 1 million immigrants in the next three years, this may be the best time for you to move to Canada.

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