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Published: 24 February 2024

The journey to study abroad in Canada does not stop at a diploma. Most students studying in Canada want to develop their careers and make long-term, steady progress in the Land of Maple Leaves. However, what do Vietnamese students need to equip themselves to maximize their job opportunities after graduation?

In Canada, the Canadian Government uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify jobs into groups. Right now, let's join IDP in consulting the list of occupations that are prioritized for settlement in Canada.

Priority occupations for settlement in Canada

LIST OF PRIORITY OCCUPATIONS FOR IMMIGRATION IN CANADA
Skill Type 0 (zero) Skill Level A Skill Level B
Management jobs such as restaurant management, mining management, fisheries exploitation... Jobs that require high expertise and university degrees such as doctors, dentists, architects... Jobs related to technology, requiring a college degree or high skills such as Chef, Baker, Technical Specialist...
(Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada)

Accordingly, industry groups that are prioritized and suitable to the needs of Vietnamese students include:

1. Business and economic industry group: Business Administration, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Advertising & Communications

2. Service industry group: Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism Management

3. Scientific and technical industry group: Technical Specialist, Mechanical Engineer, Construction Engineer, Mining, Transportation

4. Health care & welfare industry group: Nurses, Nursing, Psychologists, social workers, Pharmacy

Top 20 best jobs in Canada and Job opportunities for international students

What are the jobs in high demand in Canada in 2019-2020, and beyond 2024?

According to a survey by the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) assessing recruitment needs by position, from now to 2024, the demand for health care is increasing strongly due to the aging of Canada's population. Below are the Top 17 jobs with top recruitment demand in Canada for your reference. The order of occupations is based on the number of vacancies and the average salary from the Government of Canada Job Bank.

TOP 17 JOBS WITH HIGH RECRUITMENT DEMAND IN CANADA (2019 – 2024)

STT	Occupation	Number of positions	Average wage
1	Registered Nurse	139,700	$36/hour
2	Truck Driver	135,900	$21/hour
3	College or Vocational Instructors	57,100	$35/hour
4	Business Management Consultant	49,300	$34.62/hour
5	Welder	30,800	$35/hour
6	Licensed Practical Nurse	25,900	$35/hour
7	Occupational or Physiotherapy Therapist	18,700	$22
8	Software Engineer or Designer	18,600	$43.27
9	Aerospace Engineer	14,300	$42.79
10	Industrial Electrician	12,500	$33.50
11	Aircraft Pilot	11,400	$37
12	Pharmacist	11,300	$46.89
13	Psychologist	10,000	$40
14	Steamfitter or Pipefitter	9,800	$35
15	Construction Estimator	6,600	$29
16	Veterinary Technician or Assistant	8,700	$17.15
17	Dispensing Optician	2,500	$23.08

Things to know about Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

After graduating in Canada, you can easily apply for a work permit and then a permanent residence card. If you want to work here after graduation, you can apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Or you can also apply for a permanent residence card (Permanent Residency - PR) through the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, or Provincial Nominee Program.

According to the Canadian Immigration Agency, to apply for a Canadian work permit, you need to meet the following conditions:

Have completed a full-time study program of at least 8 months in Canada.

Graduated from a government-authorized public or private school

Apply for a work permit within 180 days of receiving confirmation of completion of the study program

Have notice of eligibility to receive a diploma or certificate

Have a valid Canadian student visa or Canadian study permit

PGWP allows international students after graduation to gain valuable work experience in Canada. If you plan to live in Canada later, work experience here is important and can help you obtain permanent residency through Express Entry.

Once you have worked full-time in Canada for 12 months, you can apply for permanent residency through the Canadian Experience Class. Furthermore, PGWP also allows you to work in Canada for 3 years. This is a good opportunity for you to truly experience Canadian culture and an international working environment to "beautify" your CV in the future.

If you are still confused about choosing a school or major in Canada? Don't hesitate to contact IDP today! Your questions will be answered by experienced consultants, helping you make appropriate decisions, as well as complete Canadian student visa application completely free of charge.