The Global Talent Stream (GTS) welcomes an extra 5 professions to increase the pool for more innovative growth for Canada’s labour market. The GTS allows for quicker processing times for the new list of 17 highest in-demand professions. Canada’s Global Skills strategy increases the opportunities for companies that are expanding and need a select type of skilled professionals.

Global Talent Occupations

1. Computer and Information system managers

2. Civil Engineers

3. Electrical and electronics engineers

4. Mining engineers

5. Aerospace engineers

6. Computer engineers

7. Mathematicians and Statisticians

8. Information systems analysts and consultants

9. Database analysts and data administrators

10. Software engineers and designers

11. Computer programmers and interactive media developers

12. Web designers and developers

13. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

14. Computer Network Technicians

15. Information systems testing technicians

16. Producer, technical, creative and artistic director and project manager – Visual effects and video game

17. Digital Media and Design

The global talent occupations are required to work with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to develop a Labour Market Benefits Plan. The plan has positive benefits for foreign talent and employers in Canada. The GTS shifts focus to processing work permits within 2 weeks.

The employers who hire talent through the GTS pool will need to follow Labour Market Benefits Plan and demonstrate their commitment to growing the Canadian Labour Market. At New World Immigration, we offer a free assessment to guide you and your options.