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Canada is facing a major shortage of skilled workers that is quickly becoming critical. Because most Canadians can easily come in to the United States to work, sometimes earning higher wages, the estimated deficit of employment Canada may reach is projected to be as many as one million affected jobs by the end of the next decade.

It's not just the high-tech industries that are suffering: it's everything from construction to banking to food service employment. Canada is feeling the shortage in numerous sectors and legislation has been introduced to encourage immigration to Canada to help secure the needed labor pool.

If you are interested in working in Canada, there are several options available for gaining employment. Canada offers both a temporary Visa with a work permit or permanent citizenship. The work permit, also known as an employment authorization or EA, requires the employer to show that the job could not be filled with a Canadian. The Human Resource Development Center then certifies the job for a foreign worker. It can be difficult to use an employment authorization to obtain employment. Canada has relaxed its employment authorization rules for the areas of technology (software and IT workers). They also have more relaxed rules for members of Youth Exchange and for spouses of temporary workers.

While Canada has typically had a "Canadians First" mentality when it comes to making decisions about foreign workers, the increased labor deficiency will eventually change the government's perspective, hopefully in the near future. Specific markets with identified shortages already have special programs that allow for faster employment. Canada facilitates entry into the country for individuals who can help meet the needs for the areas with the direst shortages.

Globalization is also a factor in employment. Canada is recognizing the need to have more fluid borders to permit qualified people to move to the country. Because Canada is a younger country, immigration is one of the foundations of economic growth. While immigration has a positive impact on employment, Canada must face the challenges of having many different customs, traditions, and cultures.

If you are considering relocating in your search for employment, Canada requires that you demonstrate some kind of tie to the country, whether it be a permanent or temporary job offer or some other tie. Once working in Canada, you will enjoy having access to the superior education system as well as the phenomenal medical services.

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