Syed Khan – 01 September 2021,
A study conducted by the Canadian government shows how the labor demand and needs in each province were affected by the pandemic. It highlights some occupations that increased in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan in Canada is among the three provinces that make up the Canadian Prairie Provinces between themselves. With the unique distinction of being the only Canadian province with artificial borders, it ranks sixth in terms of population, the fifth largest province area-wise. Across the years, the province has registered a surge, both in the economy as well as the local population. It is among the most sought-after destinations for immigrants from the world over.
According to official data, the province has one of the lowest unemployment rates. In 2020, the national average unemployment rate in Canada was 9.5% but it was 8.3% for Saskatchewan.
There is an abundance of job opportunities for migrants in the province. The unemployment rate in the province is projected to continue being relatively low due to the increasing number of companies and start-ups settling within the region.
Here are nine of the jobs that increased in demand. The jobs are listed alongside their National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. All jobs available in the Canadian labor market are classified as per the unique 4 digit NOC code.
| Jobs | NOC | |
| 1 | Sales Professionals | NOC 6232 |
| 2 | Software Engineers | NOC 2173 |
| 3 | Transport Professionals | NOC 7511 |
| 4 | Power engineers | NOC 9241 |
| 5 | Order fillers | NOC 6622 |
| 6 | Information systems analysts | NOC 2171 |
| 7 | Nurses | 3012 |
| 8 | Computer Support | NOC 2282 |
| 9 | IT Consultants | NOC 2171 |
Of the list above, only the following occupations would be eligible for Express Entry:
- Real estate agents and salespersons
- Cleaning supervisors
- Power engineers and power systems operators
- Information systems analysts and consultants
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- User support technicians
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