Over the past few years, Canada has been a major destination for tech-savvy young professionals looking to travel abroad for better jobs and good quality life. Thanks to the tech industry in Canada that has been growing rapidly and has been a major driving force behind the Canadian economy. Also, skill shortages have contributed immensely to the growing demand for IT workers in Canada. As a young tech-savvy Nigerian looking to move to Canada, keep reading this article to learn more about the top in-demand tech jobs in Canada and how you can kickstart your immigration to Canada hassle-free.
Programmer/Developer
Programmers and Developers build computer applications for businesses and organizations by writing, debugging, and executing code. They have a strong background in several programming languages like Structured Query language (SQL), PHP, Python, HTML, JAVA, etc.
The skills required for Programmers and Developers are usually worldwide standard and not unique to the Canadian Labour market. According to Job Bank, Canada’s national employment service, Immigrants will be a major contributor to the Canadian workforce for this occupational group and there will be lower entry barriers for immigrants with these types of skills. Also, due to strong demand, there are several Provincial Nominee Programs for candidates with skills and work experience in these fields.
According to Paycale.com the average salary for Programmers/Developers is $71, 415/year or $30.08/hr, CAD.
IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager is one of the top in-demand jobs in Canada almost every year. Professionals with the SCRUM Master and PMI certifications are among the most sought-after project managers in Canada.
IT Project Managers oversee the development and implementation of multiple IT projects for companies and large organizations. They develop and manage project budgets, lead risk management, and analyze and report IT metrics.
There are ample job opportunities for IT Project Managers in Canada and job growth for IT Project Managers is expected to be strong over the next 10 years. Immigrants are also expected to contribute to the Canadian workforce for this occupational group. The average salary of an IT Project Manager is $83,649/year or $60.68/hr, CAD according to Payscale.com
Business Analyst
Business Analysts, sometimes referred to as Data Analysts in some organizations analyze large and complex data sets to make informed decisions for businesses and organizations.
According to the International Institute of Business Analysis, IIBA most recent survey, Business Analysts are one of the most in-demand professionals in Canada. It is also projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that there will be a 14% growth in the industry between 2014-2024. The job outlook for Business Analysts in Canada is bright.
Some of the most essential skills required for this position include data visualization and presentation skills, Microsoft Excel, Structured Query Language (SQL), and R or Python programming knowledge.
According to Payscale.com, the average Business Analyst Salary in Canada is $67,041/year or $34.93/hour
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and oversees an organization’s cloud computing strategy. This includes cloud management and monitoring and application design and deployment in the cloud.
As the cloud computing industry advances, there are significantly more job opportunities for Cloud Architects. They work within many industry sectors and many companies rely on them to develop and maintain their cloud environments.
Cloud Architects are expected to have a strong background in cloud computing or a similar technical area. Other certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or the IBM Certified Solution Architect may be required or necessary.
Just like the other occupations, Immigrants are expected to contribute to the Canadian workforce in the cloud computing industry.
According to Payscale.com, the average salary of a Cloud Architect in Canada is $116,398/year or $50.00/hour, CAD.
Network Engineer
Network engineers design, build, and maintain computer networks companies and organizations rely on. These networks are typically intranets, extranets, local area networks (LAN), and wide area networks (WAN). They also troubleshoot network issues and ensure network security.
According to Service Canada, the job outlook for Network Engineers is good as reports have shown that Network Engineers will continue to be in strong demand over the next 10 years. As the Internet evolves and many companies and organizations have become reliant on computer networks to share files, data, programs, and any digital information the demand for more qualified network engineers has increased. New immigrants are also projected to be a considerable source of labour supply for this occupation.
Network Engineers are required to possess a range of technical and analytical skills to become very proficient in their roles.
According to Payscale.com, the Average Network Engineer Salary in Canada is $72,569/year or $31.78/hour, CAD.
The tech jobs listed above are only a few of the top tech jobs that are highly in demand in Canada. There are a whole lot of other IT jobs that are in strong demand in Canada. Canada’s IT sector is growing and will need more tech professionals to sustain the growth. As a result, the Canadian government is offering a lot of immigration options for IT professionals looking to come to Canada.
As a young tech-savvy Nigerian professional looking to move to Canada, getting a job in one of these positions/ areas might be your best option to immigrate to Canada.
Maple Education Canada assists students and individuals who want to migrate to Canada. Reach out to our team of Certified Canadian Consultants via email: info@mapleeducation.ca to get started.
