The pandemic has caused a lot of changes in various industry verticals. Because of this, some occupations have seen a decrease while others have become more in-demand.
In a study released by the Canadian government, the conditions of the New Brunswick’s labour market have been depicted. There are jobs that are adversely affected; some asked their employees to work remotely, some lost their jobs and even working hours were reduced of many. All these steps were taken in regards to the public health safety measures. But there is a rise in certain occupations too amidst this entire situation. All such positively impacted jobs are mentioned below along with their National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.
Management jobs and business, finance and administration jobs
- Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)
Although many lost their jobs in computer and information systems field during pandemic but now this sector is suddenly picking pace and reaching the pre-pandemic levels.
- Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111)
This sector survived quite well even during the pandemic and as a result there was no loss of jobs. Financial auditors and accountants were able to transit their jobs to work from home mode. Moreover, tax season falling in the beginning of the pandemic also enhanced these jobs demand.
Natural and applied sciences and related jobs
Natural and applied sciences related jobs are mostly required in engineering and design services and there was no negative affect of the pandemic on these jobs. In fact when most of the businesses were struggling to survive, employment requirements in this sector increased in the months of March and April 2020. Natural and applied sciences and related jobs that are in-demand are listed below:
- Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
- Computer network technicians (NOC 2281)
- User support technicians (NOC 2282)
Health care jobs
Pandemic has arisen a lot of health care related jobs because of some obvious reasons. Jobs that have seen a rise include:
- Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patients service associates (NOC 3413)
Jobs in education, law, and social community and government services
Some of the jobs related to these sectors that have increased in demand include:
- Secondary school teachers (NOC 4031) – in the francophone school system
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 4032) – in the francophone school system
- Social workers (NOC 4152)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214)
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related jobs
More than one-fourth of workers in these jobs are over 55 years old which implies the reason for more employment opportunities is also because of greater retirement. Also, there was no negative affect of the pandemic on such jobs. Jobs that are in-demand include:
- Electricians, except industrial and power system (NOC 7241)
- Carpenters (NOC 7271)
- Transport Truck drivers (NOC 7511)
Candidates looking to immigrate to New Brunswick province can apply through the Canada’s economic class immigration programs namely; Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
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