Nine jobs increase demand in Manitoba despite COVID-19
Have you been planning on migrating to Manitoba? Well, this could help you seal the deal to push through your plans.
Early 2020, we faced the global pandemic that made the world stop. COVID-19 has affected many lives as well as businesses and jobs. The pandemic is still not over, but at least the world is now gradually starting to return to normal.
Recently, a study from the Canadian government point up some occupations in Manitoba that have increased demand due to the pandemic. During the height of COVID-19, a lot of jobs were negatively impacted such as hospitality and tourism sectors because of shutdowns caused by the pandemic. On a lighter note, there are some other sectors wherein demands have increased as these occupations are considered necessary.
Along with their respective National Occupation Classification (NOC) code, below are list of the nine (9) jobs that have increased in Manitoba:
- Shippers and Receivers (NOC 1521)
- Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 6622)
- Cleaning Supervisors (NOC 6315)
- Computer Network Technicians (NOC 2281)
- Graphic Designers and illustrators (NOC 5241)
- Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations (NOC 4412)
- Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 6231)
- Delivery and courier service drivers (NOC 7514)
- Material Handlers (NOC 7452)
There are many different pathways to become a permanent resident in Canada especially if an applicant has work experience in any in-demand jobs in a particular province. An applicant may use their skilled work experience as part of their application for permanent residence through economic class immigration program. In connection to this, Manitoba has their own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and there is a pathway called Manitoba Work Experience Pathway for applicants who are currently working in the province such as international students and temporary workers under the province’s Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream.
