Canada currently has a skills shortage in various occupation sectors. Having an occupation in high demand can speed up work permit and permanent residency applications.
To check if your occupation is currently considered a shortage occupation, please view the following list:
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum)
Petroleum Engineer
Senior Animation Effects Editor
Embedded Systems Software Designer
MIS Software Designer
Multimedia Software Developer
Software Developer—Services
Software Products Developer
Telecommunications Software Designer
Dentist
Dermatologist
General Medical Practitioner
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Occupational Therapist
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
Paediatrician
Pathologist
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist
Psychiatrist
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Registered Midwife
Registered Nurse
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not else classified)
Specialist Physician
Surgeon