The shift in employment trends has been to remote work for administrative jobs. Overall, there has been an increase in demand for healthcare jobs. Finding a job or starting a career post-pandemic can be worrisome for young adults who are searching for or considering future career options, with no sense of job security. Despite the high unemployment rates during COVID, the future does look bright for those entering the job market with the necessary skills to fill in-demand jobs.

According to a feature by Slice, the future of Canadian jobs lies in specific skill set jobs such as in healthcare, remote administrative roles (specifically customer service and cyber security specialists) and creative content roles, including but not limited to writers and bloggers.

Teachers & Educators
Remote learning and tutoring is something new and is most likely here to stay. There has been an increase in demand for specialized online tutors and teachers during COVID due to school shutdowns and home schooling. Some parents aren’t equipped with the knowledge to help their children grasp concepts and act as a tutor or teacher. In-school teaching is also in high demand.

Digital Marketing & Social Media Experts and Logistics
Increasing tendencies of online shopping during lockdown has also demonstrated the need for social media strategists and digital marketers. Shopping patterns have now led to more online shopping, even for essential items. Retailers need to find new ways to engage with their customers so digital marketing jobs will be here to stay. Logistic managers also have to maintain inventories due to supply and demand within warehouses and shipping.

Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood educators and daycare instructors are also in demand since parents in essential services had to return back to work. Schools that have after school daycare programs also need daycare educators. Parents working in essential businesses also need to go to work and leave their children with trusted childcare options. Going forward, due to the many sanitary and healthcare measures in educational facilities, there will be a need for more specialized educators to watch the growing numbers of children attending, more so due to smaller class bubbles.

Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers such as doctors, orderlies, dentists, nurses and mental health care workers, including specialists, such as occupational therapists and physiotherapists are constantly in high demand due to rehabilitation, care and development. Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists are also considered essential.

Trades and Skilled Workers
Learning a skilled trade has never been more in demand. Many trades to consider when thinking about career opportunities are lab and animal health technicians, construction workers, electricians and plumbers.

Accountants and Bookkeepers, Insurance Brokers and Mortgage Lenders, Real Estate Agents, Lawyers and Notaries
Managing your money and investments, including business transactions, should always be consulted or handled by a trained professional in the field. The pandemic has not slowed down mortgage lenders or insurance brokers in terms of people investing in real estate. People are also trying to better manage their businesses and money with the help of a bookkeeper or accountant.