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Demand for healthcare professionals in Canada remains high and healthcare sector is the biggest contributor to the job market growth of Canada, shows a recent study. In the last five years, the healthcare sector added 24900 jobs, about one fifth of the total jobs created during this period. The healthcare sector was followed by professional and business services and transportation industry which together created 353000 new positions.
In the month of September 2019, jobs in Canada increased by 54000. Over 55% of these new jobs were contributed by the healthcare and social assistance sector. Over the past one year, this sector has witnessed a growth at the rate of 2.1%, by almost 134000.
Along with the hike in the number of jobs, the demand for healthcare professionals in Canada is also increasing. According to data, almost 435000 jobs were remaining unfilled in the first quarter of 2019. In order to meet the huge demand for healthcare professionals in Canada, employers are now increasingly recruiting eligible foreign workers.
Healthcare professionals in Canada: Options for immigration
You have a number of immigration options to consider if you wish to live and work as a healthcare professional in Canada. The healthcare professional streams of the Provincial Nominee Programs of British Columbia and Saskatchewan are a great option if you have a job offer from an employer in one of these provinces. Saskatchewan recently expanded its In-demand Occupations List to include more healthcare positions such as occupational therapists and chiropractors.
Those who do not have a job offer can opt for the Federal Skilled Worker Program(FSWP), which is managed under the Express Entry. In order to apply, the candidate must have at least one year of full-time work experience and good language proficiency. It is a faster and more effective option for those who wish to become healthcare professionals in Canada.
The most in-demand healthcare professions in Canada
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse is one of the most in-demand jobs in Canada in 2019. The demand for registered nurses is high in all provinces and territories of Canada and the average salary for a registered nurse in Canada is $19 to $60.70 per hour.
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologists have one of the highest paying jobs in the world and in Canada, they earn 298,801 per year on average.
Pharmacist
Canada is facing a shortage of qualified pharmacists and they are paid an average of $45.04 per hour. Pharmacists have opportunities in both hospitals and drugstores.
Clinical Psychologist
Psychologists are in huge demand in Canada and the average salary of a clinical psychologist in the country is $93,893 per year.
Optician
With more than half of the population using eyeglasses, Canada has huge demand for opticians. The average pay for opticians in Canada is $10.20 to $38.00 per hour.
Are you a healthcare professional who wishes to live and work in Canada? Then enjoy the huge number of opportunities that Canada has on offer. As a first step, fill our free eligibility assessment form to explore your options to make Canada your permanent home. Contact us for further information.
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