Job Bank of Canada released a report on the impact Covid-19 has had on jobs in Ontario. They analyzed 109 occupations for key questions: “How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected this Occupation?” and “What are the Main Trends Affecting Recovery for this Occupation?”
Extracting from that list, here are 10 most impacted professions in 2022 that will see an increase in opportunities post-pandemic. Also, we have listed all the 109 occupations at end of this article with link to their outlook from Job Bank of Canada.
NOC 0112: Human resources managers
Employment opportunities for human resource managers will rise as many companies transition to working from home. HR managers are needed to establish policy and framework for layoffs, rehiring and work from home set ups.
NOC 0712: Home building and renovation managers
A lot of people bough house during the pandemic. With this the demand for renovations and repair maintenance also increased. As a result, building and renovation managers are needed to manage the maintenance of households and businesses.
NOC 1123: Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
Spending on digital ads will likely increase as consumers continue to shop online. As a result, it is driving employment opportunities for workers in digital marketing. In comparison, the demand for traditional media marketing has reduced.
NOC 1241: Administrative assistants
Employment opportunities within specific industries increased to the pre-pandemic levels, relevant for industries such as schools and construction projects.
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NOC 1243: Medical administrative assistants
The demand for medical administrative assistants has increased as hospitals still struggle with patient loads and inventory management. Moreover, rescheduling non-urgent appointments and procedures could take years to resolve due to shortages in this field.
NOC 2141: Industrial and manufacturing engineers
The demand for engineering services increased due to their ability to work remotely. Additionally, industries such as medical, health manufactured products and transportation need engineering expertise.
NOC 2147: Computer engineers
The demand for computer engineers will increase due to the prevalence of remote work. In addition, several business sectors rely on computer systems for essential needs such as cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy are driving the increased demand.
NOC 2148 – Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
Specific industries such as medical and health-manufactured products, transportation resources and energy utilities require engineering expertise. Thus, driving the demand for professional engineers.
NOC 2171: Information systems analysts and consultants
Increased job opportunities in this field as companies intend to telework in future, leading to increased demand for IT analysts and consultants. Moreover, increased virtual settings increase job opportunities and demand for IT infrastructure.
- NOC 0112: Human resources managers
- NOC 0121: Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
- NOC 0124: Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- NOC 0211: Engineering managers
- NOC 0213: Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 0311: Managers in health care
- NOC 0601: Corporate sales managers
- NOC 0621: Retail and wholesale trade managers
- NOC 0631: Restaurant and food service managers
- NOC 0711: Construction managers
- NOC 0712: Home building and renovation managers
- NOC 0714: Facility operation and maintenance managers
- NOC 1111: Financial auditors and accountants
- NOC 1112: Financial and investment analysts
- NOC 1121: Human resources professionals
- NOC 1122: Professional occupations in business management consulting
- NOC 1123: Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- NOC 1211: Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
- NOC 1212: Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
- NOC 1222: Executive assistants
- NOC 1224: Property administrators
- NOC 1241: Administrative assistants
- NOC 1243: Medical administrative assistants
- NOC 1311: Accounting technician and bookkeepers
- NOC 1411: General office support workers
- NOC 1414: Receptionists
- NOC 1513: Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors
- NOC 1521: Shippers and receivers
- NOC 1522: Storekeepers and parts persons
- NOC 1524: Purchasing and inventory control workers
- NOC 2121: Biologists and related scientists
- NOC 2131: Civil engineers
- NOC 2132: Mechanical engineers
- NOC 2141: Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- NOC 2146: Aerospace engineers
- NOC 2147: Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- NOC 2148: Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
- NOC 2161: Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
- NOC 2171: Information systems analysts and consultants
- NOC 2172: Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 2173: Software Engineers and Designers
- NOC 2174: Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2175: Web designers and developers
- NOC 2225: Landscape and horticulture technician and specialists
- NOC 2263: Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
- NOC 2271: Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
- NOC 2281: Computer network technicians
- NOC 2282: User Support Technicians
- NOC 2283: Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 3011: Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
- NOC 3012: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 3211: Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 3233: Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 3411: Dental assistants
- NOC 3413: Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 4011: University professors and lecturers
- NOC 4031: Secondary school teachers
- NOC 4032: Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- NOC 4152: Social workers
- NOC 4163: Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
- NOC 4212: Social and community service workers
- NOC 4214: Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 4411: Home childcare providers
- NOC 4412: Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
- NOC 5123: Journalists
- NOC 5131: Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- NOC 5133: Musicians and singers
- NOC 5241: Graphic Designers and Illustrators
- NOC 5242: Interior designers and interior decorators
- NOC 5254: Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
- NOC 6211: Retail sales supervisors
- NOC 6221: Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
- NOC 6231: Insurance agents and brokers
- NOC 6232: Real estate agents and salespersons
- NOC 6235: Financial sales representatives
- NOC 6311: Food service supervisors
- NOC 6314: Customer and information services supervisors
- NOC 6321: Chefs
- NOC 6322: Cooks
- NOC 6341: Hairstylists and barbers
- NOC 6411: Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical)
- NOC 6421: Retail Salespersons
- NOC 6513: Food and beverage servers
- NOC 6541: Security guards and related security service occupations
- NOC 6562: Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
- NOC 6611: Cashiers
- NOC 6622: Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
- NOC 6711: Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- NOC 6722: Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
- NOC 6731: Light duty cleaners
- NOC 6733: Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
- NOC 7204: Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- NOC 7237: Welders and related machine operators
- NOC 7271: Carpenters
- NOC 7291: Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 7311: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 7315: Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 7321: Automotive service technician, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- NOC 7322: Motor vehicle body repairers
- NOC 7371: Crane operators
- NOC 7452: Material handlers
- NOC 7511: Transport truck drivers
- NOC 7513: Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
- NOC 7514: Delivery and courier service drivers
- NOC 7521: Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
- NOC 7611: Construction trades helpers and labourers
- NOC 8431: General farm workers
- NOC 8612: Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers
- NOC 9526: Mechanical assemblers and inspectors
Source: Job Bank Of Canada