If you are a software developer or other tech talent interested in working in Canada, Alexandra Tucki has got some data you can use. Alex is a senior account director at LinkedIn and an advocate for women in tech. She was the first speaker for VanHackCON 2022 and shared what skills are in high demand in Canada right now and so much more.
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The Current Canadian Tech Industry
Working at LinkedIn, Alexandra Tucki has a unique perspective of the tech industry and was able to provide some pretty interesting data she analyzed over the years:
- 13% of tech professionals in Canada changed jobs in the past year
- 15K+ tech jobs opportunities are open in Canada right now
The story these numbers tell is of an industry that is moving fast and in need of talents who are ready to tackle challenges head-on.
Tech Skills in High Demand
Alex noted that recruiters who use LinkedIn usually post opportunities focused on skills, and not necessarily job titles. The tech skills in high demand in Canada right now are:
- Analytic skills
- Cloud computing
- Engineering
- Software development
- SQL
- Consulting
Tech Job in High Demand in Canada
If we take a look at jobs with the most opportunities posted on LinkedIn in Canada, this is what we see:
- Software engineer
- Project manager
- Solutions Architect
- Full Stack engineer
- Business analyst
- Java software engineer
- Business analyst
- Developer
- Data Engineer
Alex points out that the best-paying jobs are also the highest in demand.
The Tech Industry in Canada Faces a Supply Gap
Although the tech industry in general is facing some difficulties getting back up after the worst years of the pandemic, Canada has some interesting opportunities. The country’s tech sector is currently facing a supply gap. That means Canadian companies are looking for more workers than they can find. This, in turn, creates a high demand for skilled professionals.
Upscaling Courses Candidates Are Taking on LinkedIn
If you are interested in working in Canada, make sure your VanHack profile and LinkedIn profile are up to date and reflect the current market needs. And if you need an extra push, be sure to check some of the courses offered by LinkedIn, some of them are free!
Alex listed some of the most upscaling courses on LinkedIn that match the tech skills in high demand you need to develop to match the highest market shortage (if you haven’t already):
- DevOps Foundations
- GIT Essential Training: The Basics
- Learning Java
- Learning Python
- Python for Non-Programmers
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
How about showing your tech skills to the world? Sometimes, great candidates don’t stand out because their profiles do not reflect their accomplishments and abilities. So Alex shared a few tips on how to make your LinkedIn profile pop.
- Think of your profile summary as an elevator pitch. Write at least 40 words telling your story.
- List all your job titles.
- List at least five skills, but add as many as possible.
- Provide details on your roles and responsibilities.
- Provide details on the projects you were part of and the problems you solved.
- Add “open to relocation” on your LinkedIn profile, if this is the case.
Complete profiles get 10% more messages and 8% more views. Adding your skills makes your profile get 17% more views. And to top it off, get some recommendations. Ask colleagues to recommend your skills and do the same for them.
Apply for Tech Jobs in Canada Now
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