IT SOFTWARE JOBS 2011 CANADA

[JDRICH]

Hello to all my fellow members,
Lets gather here to discuss the Software job market trend in Canada. What technologies are in Demand for 2011-2012. How are the opportunities for Telecom Business Analysts, Software Testers and CCNA jobs.

Also does an Indian Bachelors in Engineering Degree in Computer Science directly qualify as Canadian Education equivalent.Or do we need to take any additional steps.

I am currently on an L1 Visa in the USA.I would rather apply for Canadian PR, than apply for an H1B and wait several years for a green card.(My spouse is listed for the 2011 NOC,and has applied as the Primary Applicant)

Lets discuss here.Pour in your thoughts.

 

[CanadaHome]

Please refer current 29 NOC list:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp

Remember now every year NOC list will going to change as per current immigration situation.
if you want to wait to look new NOC list then try to wait upto june 2011. may be IT or similar will come back but still nobody knows.
As per current situation IT experience don't apply, please look the mentioned NOC list if you or your spouse qualified then go for that NOC.

your spouse can be a Primary applicant but experience should be match with NOC.

Mukund

 

[anumatri]

any idea about software job market in canada ?

 

[ankit_20]

Guys it is better market these days. QA, BA, Application development, PM all are needed in this market

I believe with relevant certifications, good knowledge, presentation and communication skills and interview preparation, it should not be tough to find a jon in first 2-3 months. I am still in my 3rd working day here but am getting feel

If my feeling changes after struggle of few weeks, I will let u know

 

[anumatri]

all the best ankit

 

[Cappuccino]

Please refer current 29 NOC list:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp

Remember now every year NOC list will going to change as per current immigration situation.
if you want to wait to look new NOC list then try to wait upto june 2011. may be IT or similar will come back but still nobody knows.
As per current situation IT experience don't apply, please look the mentioned NOC list if you or your spouse qualified then go for that NOC.

your spouse can be a Primary applicant but experience should be match with NOC.

Mukund

Where did you hear the NOC list will change? The only thing CIC have announce so far is changes to the points matrix. It will be reviewed as a matter of course, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will change that much, if at all.

Please remember the current list has only been active for 1 year.

Wayne.
Wayne.

 

[jnathan]

Ankit

we are looking forward to know your experience.

 

[mcgyver]

Hi All,

Please have a look at the following news posted on this very website in April.

http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/canadas-it-industry-to-face-labour-shortages-110404.html

The period 2011-2016 anticipates ample opportunities for IT professionals.

Thanks.

BR,
mcgyver

 

[Cappuccino]

Hi All,

Please have a look at the following news posted on this very website in April.

http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/canadas-it-industry-to-face-labour-shortages-110404.html

The period 2011-2016 anticipates ample opportunities for IT professionals.

Thanks.

BR,
mcgyver

Yes there have been a lot of rumours of IT shortages.

But this is not the first time. A few years ago there were similar shortage reports, but instead of including IT professions on the in-demand list, they brought out the IT worker program - which enabled IT workers to get temporary work permits without requiring an LMO. But they also made it very clear that this method could not be used to gain permanent residency.

For some reason they seem reluctant to allow IT professionals to permanently emmigrate - I suspect because the IT job market can be very volatile and whereas one year there can be severe shortages, within a few years the picture can change drammatically.

We shall have to see. If they think there will be 100,000+ IT jobs emerging in the next 5 years without sufficient Canadian citizens or residents to fill them, then they may consider adding IT related NOC categories back onto the list for a year or two.

Wayne.

 

[CanadaHome]

Where did you hear the NOC list will change? The only thing CIC have announce so far is changes to the points matrix. It will be reviewed as a matter of course, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will change that much, if at all.

Please remember the current list has only been active for 1 year.

Wayne.
Wayne.

Read Each line , each point carefully. dont jump direct on any topic, please read it back. I know you are hurry to gain your post for VIP member, but please read it carefully. I not said NOC is changed, but 2011 NOC will announced soon or it will be same. I guess you have to understand CIC website , please read mroe on above mentioned CIC website for more clarification.
CIaO Arrivederci e Grazie.

Mukund

 

[Cappuccino]

Read Each line , each point carefully. dont jump direct on any topic, please read it back. I know you are hurry to gain your post for VIP member, but please read it carefully. I not said NOC is changed, but 2011 NOC will announced soon or it will be same. I guess you have to understand CIC website , please read mroe on above mentioned CIC website for more clarification.
CIaO Arrivederci e Grazie.

Mukund

Mukund, I did "read each line" and "each point carefully". I suggest you do the same to my post, since clearly you have not. Although your English sounds quite poor, so perhaps you merely misunderstood what I wrote?

You said "Remember now every year NOC list will going to change as per current immigration situation." I was pointing out that it would not necessarily change. My exact words were "Where did you hear the NOC list WILL change?". I did not say "Where did you hear the NOC list has been changed?"

The current list has been out for only one year. Therefore I believe it's possible, even probable, that on 1st July 2011 the list will either not change at all, or the changes will be minimal. The only thing CIC has actually announced it a likely change to the points matrix, not a change to the list of occupations. Of course, the list will be reviewed, but that's not the same thing. We shall of course have to see, but I don't think you can yet say that the list will definitely change.


And your incinuation that I am in a "hurry to gain my post for VIP member" is, frankly, insulting. I am at IT professional (I have been a software developer commercially for over 13 years) so this thread of is particular interest to me.

Wayne.

 

[CanadaHome]

Mukund, I did "read each line" and "each point carefully". I suggest you do the same to my post, since clearly you have not. Although your English sounds quite poor, so perhaps you merely misunderstood what I wrote?

You said "Remember now every year NOC list will going to change as per current immigration situation." I was pointing out that it would not necessarily change. My exact words were "Where did you hear the NOC list WILL change?". I did not say "Where did you hear the NOC list has been changed?"

The current list has been out for only one year. Therefore I believe it's possible, even probable, that on 1st July 2011 the list will either not change at all, or the changes will be minimal. The only thing CIC has actually announced it a likely change to the points matrix, not a change to the list of occupations. Of course, the list will be reviewed, but that's not the same thing. We shall of course have to see, but I don't think you can yet say that the list will definitely change.


And your incinuation that I am in a "hurry to gain my post for VIP member" is, frankly, insulting. I am at IT professional (I have been a software developer commercially for over 13 years) so this thread of is particular interest to me.

Wayne.

All know every year change NOC, about my english dontworry I got 7.5bands and yes how many languages do you know? I know 3my national lang. and 5european languages, + english ok, so try to understand that I explained the same to WAIT upto June 2011 for new NOC list, this is the 2011 year and NOC list will going announced soon for this year. I hope you understand this. if not then you want to raised more post to get VIP member!!!!
Ciao Arrivederci e Grazie. asta la vista.
Mukund

 

[anumatri]

Guys do not fight .
pls use this thread for software job market .

 

[anumatri]

ankit any update ?

 

[Mezo2009]

Good view Wayne, I agree.

Yes there have been a lot of rumours of IT shortages.

But this is not the first time. A few years ago there were similar shortage reports, but instead of including IT professions on the in-demand list, they brought out the IT worker program - which enabled IT workers to get temporary work permits without requiring an LMO. But they also made it very clear that this method could not be used to gain permanent residency.

For some reason they seem reluctant to allow IT professionals to permanently emmigrate - I suspect because the IT job market can be very volatile and whereas one year there can be severe shortages, within a few years the picture can change drammatically.

We shall have to see. If they think there will be 100,000+ IT jobs emerging in the next 5 years without sufficient Canadian citizens or residents to fill them, then they may consider adding IT related NOC categories back onto the list for a year or two.

Wayne.