Canada Opens Job Application Portal for Skilled Nigerians
- Canada invited skilled professionals, including Nigerians with vocational and technical skills, to explore employment opportunities and immigration pathways to meet labour shortages
- The government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors for international recruitment
- Canadian authorities encouraged foreign workers to determine their eligibility, have their qualifications recognised and apply only for jobs open to international candidates through the official Job Bank
Canada has called on skilled professionals, including Nigerians with vocational and technical expertise, to explore employment opportunities and immigration pathways aimed at filling labour shortages across the country.
The invitation, published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, forms part of Canada's efforts to attract international talent to support key sectors of its economy.
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The government said skilled workers have multiple options to live and work in Canada through its immigration programmes.
Which skilled workers is Canada looking for?
According to the IRCC, Canada is seeking qualified professionals to fill vacancies in several critical and emerging industries.
The targeted sectors include:
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEM
- Health care
- Skilled trades
- Defence and cybersecurity
- Critical minerals
- Education
The department also issued a direct invitation to skilled tradespeople.
The message read:
"Canada is seeking skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, plumbers and machinists, to build our communities. If you have the training, credentials and experience in the skilled trades we're looking for, explore our immigration pathways and build your future in Canada."
What opportunities are available?
The Canadian government said international professionals can benefit from a wide range of career opportunities with employers across the country.
It added that newcomers also have access to settlement services, quality education and training, safe communities and programmes designed to support French-speaking immigrants.
The IRCC encouraged prospective migrants to begin by exploring immigration pathways that best suit their qualifications and career goals. It also directed applicants to search for employers actively recruiting international workers through Canada's Job Bank.
How can Nigerians apply?
The government advised foreign candidates to first determine whether they qualify for one of Canada's immigration programmes before applying for jobs.
Applicants with extensive work experience or specialised training may be eligible under the Express Entry system, which allows skilled workers to apply for multiple permanent residence programmes through a single process.
Those who do not qualify for permanent immigration may still be able to work in Canada temporarily through a work permit, depending on their circumstances.
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The IRCC also reminded applicants to confirm whether their profession requires licensing or certification in Canada. It encouraged foreign-trained professionals to use the country's Foreign Credential Recognition Tool and obtain educational credential assessments where necessary.
The government further advised international job seekers to apply only for vacancies specifically marked as open to foreign candidates on the official Job Bank platform.
Canada said applicants should include details such as their work experience, place of residence and Canadian work permit status, where applicable, when submitting job applications.
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Source: Legit.ng
