Canada currently holds a population of 38,25 million (2021) people. A cause for concern is the ageing population and low birth rates are not going to assist with the replacement of 9 million Canadians that are expected to retire in 2030. The labour shortage system needs to be readjusted; Canada does not have enough younger workforce to replace the positions of those set to retire in 2030.

Starting in 2023, Canada’s Express Entry system will be taking a slight change. Instead of invitations to apply (ITA’s) being sent based on your Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS), they will be sent based on your profession is a labour shortage at the time. This new method will remove international barriers based on the urgency to fill those positions.

The changes to the new occupation system and the categorization are a great tool to understand the labour shortage demands.

0 – Legislative and senior management occupations: These occupation criteria are on the search for managers to assist with all areas such as financial, communications, services, health, education, social community services, trade, broadcasting, construction, transportation, production and utilities.

1 – Business, finance and administration occupations: This is a very broad occupation category, however, is the second most in-demand tier. Specialized middle management in administration, financial and business services. Financial professionals, administrators and supervisors take up this occupation demand. Supply chain and logistics are also demanding to keep an eye out for.

2 – Natural and applied science and related occupations: This category is focusing on occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems, both professional and technical occupations are a demand to understand.

3 – Health occupations: Specialized middle management occupations in health care that need to prepare themselves for the labour demand of Canada would be both professional and technical. Professional falling under health treating, therapy and nursing health professionals. Technical would require the assistance of technical occupations in health and practitioners of natural healing.

If you are in one of these occupation categories or know of someone who is, make sure you are prepared with the correct documentation for your ITA and route to permanent residency. Enquire with New World Immigration to get your application ready for 2023 and the opportunities in your occupation.