The search for work and educational opportunities abroad is a constant among young people about to graduate or those interested in enriching their professional experience outside their country of origin.
Canada is presented as an attractive option, offering numerous vacancies and certain facilities for applicants interested in working temporarily, many of which could eventually lead to obtaining permanent residence.
According to information from the Class Education site, the Canadian education system offers a variety of programs at universities and colleges designed to advance the careers of young professionals. These programs are focused on developing skills and knowledge demanded by companies, facilitating faster integration into the world of work.
Professions with high demand
The healthcare sector leads the list of professions in high demand in Canada, including registered nurses, nursing assistants, and other professionals such as medical sonographers and radiation technologists. This is followed by professions in the fields of engineering and computing, highlighting roles such as civil, computer, electrical, and software designers, as well as cybersecurity specialists and database analysts.
Additionally, there is notable demand for trades related to transportation and construction, such as truck drivers, aircraft mechanics, carpenters and electricians.
- Registered nurses.
- Nursing assistants, orderlies and patient service associates.
- Nurse practitioners.
- Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals.
- Nursing coordinators and supervisors.
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
- Laboratory assistants/doctors and medical technical personnel
- Medical laboratory assistants and related technical options.
- Medical laboratory technologists.
- Medical radiation technologists.
- Medical sonographers.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants.
- Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals.
- Civil Engineers.
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers).
- Electrical and electronic engineers.
- Engineering managers.
- Industrial and manufacturing engineers.
- Metallurgical and materials engineers.
- Software engineers and designers.
- Specialists in business and computer systems
- IT and information systems managers.
- Developers and programmers of computer systems.
- Cybersecurity specialists.
- Database analysts and data administrators.
- Information systems specialists.
- Residential and commercial installers and servers.
- Elevator builders and mechanics.
- Machine adjusters.
- Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.
- Industrial and construction assembly mechanics.
- Carpenters.
- Plumbers.
- Electricians (except industrial and electrical systems).
- Welders and related machine operators.
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servers.
- Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors.
- Transport truck drivers.
- Railway traffic controllers and maritime traffic regulators.
- Engineer officers, water transport.
- Deck officers, water transport.
- Air traffic controllers and related occupations.
- Aviation pilots, flight engineers and flight instructors.
- Aircraft mechanics and inspectors.
- Railway drivers.
- Transportation managers.
Study and work opportunities
“Many of our graduates choose to remain in Canada after their studies,” says the official message, highlighting that this is an excellent way to plan a career and obtain permanent residence.
To work in Canada after graduating, you must meet certain conditions established by the country to extend your stay and develop professionally.
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How to apply for permanent residence?
The official Canadian government site details that more than 1.3 million immigrants settled in the country between 2016 and 2021, marking a record in the history of Canadian immigration.
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*This content was made with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information from La Nación (GDA), and was reviewed by the journalist and an editor.
