But it only gets better, as working conditions in Canada are of a high standard and it’s simple enough to relocate families when valid work permits are held (children of legal workers are able to study at both primary and secondary levels for free). Work permits allow for permanent residence and there is the potential to become a Canadian citizen.

Here is a breakdown of potential positions and their requirements in some of the under-staffed sectors:

Heavy Duty Truck Drivers

Employment contracts for:
Permanent, full-time, day, weekend, evening and night workers

Start dates:
Immediate

Location:
Canada

Education:
Secondary school certificates

Type of Trucking and Equipment:
Tractor-trailer

Type of Travel:
Long haul, provincial/ territorial

Documentation:

• Driver logbook, inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Accident or incident reports

Weight Handling:
Up to 23kg (50lbs)

Specific Skills:
Heavy duty truck drivers will need to operate and drive either straight or articulated trucks when transporting materials and goods. They will also be required to:

• Load and unload their vehicle
• Employ tarping procedures to ensure the safety and security of products
• Define potential travel schedules and routes
• Receive and communicate information to a central dispatcher
• Drive as a part of a two-person team or convoy
• Oversee the general condition of vehicles by regularly inspecting tyres, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Undertake preventive maintenance
• Perform emergency roadside repairs

Languages:  

IELTS 5 band workers are required to speak, read and write English

Security & Safety:

Drivers should have an understanding of all safety and security equipment

Essential Skills:  

Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to read text and use/understand necessary documentation, display a desire for continuous learning

Cook

Employment contracts for:

Permanent, full-time, day, weekend, evening and night workers

Start dates:
Immediate

Location:
Canada

Education:
Secondary school certificates, a trade certificate (diploma or degree), apprenticeship credentials (including courses undertaken, certificates and any other relevant documentation)

Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 Years

Specific skills:
Cooks should be able to prepare and cook a host of individual dishes and food types, as well as:

• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed (typically by dietitians or chefs)
• Adhere to preparation guidelines for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Keep a clean, sanitised kitchen and work area
• Work under minimal supervision
• Maintain inventory and keep up-to-date records of food, kitchen supplies and equipment

Languages:

IELTS 5 band workers are required to speak, read and write English

Security & Safety:

Drivers should have an understanding of all safety and security equipment

Essential Skills: 

Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to read text and use/understand necessary documentation, display a desire for continuous learning

Welder

Welders acting as General Foremen will be expected to manage and lead specific mine maintenance teams. With a blend of technical and leadership skills, welders are required to provide direction and meet maintenance goals and objectives to both field and shop welding maintenance crews.

Employment contracts for:

Permanent, full-time, day, weekend, evening and night workers

Start dates:
Immediate

Location:
Canada

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma (GED or equivalent), Interprovincial Red Seal or CWB ticket, a valid welding certification in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Languages:

IELTS 5 band workers are required to speak, read and write English

Security & Safety:

Drivers should have an understanding of all safety and security equipment

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Prepare input for various management and log reports
• Review blueprints and specifications (ensure that drawings and specifications will be operational in the environment intended for use)
• Ensure the accurate completion of assigned tasks and projects
• Keep detailed and accurate reports
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding, such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW) and resistance welding
• Monitor parts usage and report any material issues
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, as well as compliance regulations and necessary repair techniques

Pipe Fitter

Employment contracts for:

Permanent, full-time, day, weekend, evening and night workers

Start dates:
Immediate

Location:
Canada

Education and Experience:
Secondary school, Diploma, or ITI and Gulf experience

Role category:
Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance

Role:
Workman/Foreman/Technician

Languages:

IELTS 5 band workers are required to speak, read and write English

Security & Safety:

Drivers should have an understanding of all safety and security equipment

Essential Skills: 

Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to read text and use/understand necessary documentation, display a desire for continuous learning

Heavy duty mechanics

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics will be required to troubleshoot, repair, adjust and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment that is used in construction, forestry, mining, oil and gas, transportation, material handling, farming, landscaping, land clearing and more. You will typically be employed by companies that own and operate heavy equipment, as well as by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments and railway transport companies and urban transit systems that require skilled workers.

Employment contracts for:

Permanent, full-time, day, weekend, evening and night workers

Start dates:
Immediate

Location:
Canada

Heavy duty equipment mechanics may also be called:

• Heavy duty equipment technicians
• Construction equipment mechanics
• Farm equipment mechanics
• Tractor mechanics
• Heavy mobile logging equipment mechanics
• Heavy mobile mining equipment mechanics

Languages:

IELTS 5 band workers are required to speak, read and write English

Security & Safety:

Drivers should have an understanding of all safety and security equipment

Essential Skills: 

Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to read text and use/understand necessary documentation, display a desire for continuous learning

Additional information:

The Red Seal endorsement allows for inter-provincial mobility and there is scope for progression into supervisory roles with the right level of experience.