Canada’s Top 10 construction, oil and gas trade jobs

Although Canada’s economy has fared reasonably well during 2008 when compared to many other economies, the country expects to suffer somewhat during 2009. Because of its close ties with the US economy, it is practically unavoidable. On only one occasion it did not follow the US in to recession.

However, the outlook for Canada's construction, oil and gas jobs is relatively positive as the country has been suffering a shortage of skilled cionstruction, oil and gas tradesmen for a number of years now. With vast natural resources, many construction projects and an aging workforce, Canadian construction firms are looking to Europe to hire skilled foreign tradesmen.

Skilled tradespeople are in demand in many sectors in all 10 provinces and three territories of Canada. And, if you have the required amount of work experience in order to be certified and to work, maybe Canada has the right job and lifestyle for you.

In terms of wages, Canada has some of the highest paying construction jobs in the world. And when it comes to visas, Canada has significantly less stringent criteria and processes than is the case in the US. Its immigration laws allow foreign workers to bring their family to Canada, and apply for Permanent Residency status.

The Top 10 Construction trades that are regularly sought are outlined below. And while demand changes from month to month for the trade, the actual trades being sought rarely do

Canada’s Top 10 most in demand construction, oil and gas trades

1. Bricklayers
2. Carpenters
3. Tower crane operators
4. Electricians
5. Welders
6. Gasfitters
7. Gas utility operator
8. Iron and Sheet Metal Workers
9. Plumbers
10. Oil and gas rig technicians

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