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The employment rate has become a big problem since the Covid19 Pandemic started, however, Canada seems to be an exception. There are plenty of jobs currently available in Yukon, and you could be a successful candidate. Here are the top 5 jobs in Yukon and how to find your way there. C’mon! Follow us! Yukon do it!
5 Tip Top Jobs in Yukon
1. Accountants
Accountants are in high demand in Yukon and earn a great amount. The average accountant salary is $56,561 per year or $29.01 per hour. Starting out, you would be earning $46,308 per year. Those with more experience end up making $75,594 per year.
2. IT professionals
IT professionals make a decent amount of money in Yukon. The hourly pay rate is $34.62 - $43.80. The yearly pay rate is $85,241 - $98,915. There is a huge gap in the market for this type of job.
3.Registered Nurse
Many countries are requiring medical assistance as their staff is not enough for the capacity of people they have in hospitals. A registered nurse would have an estimated salary of about $92,112 a year and $44 an hour. Some organizations have started offering a bonus when the candidate arrives in Yukon.
4.Educators
The sector that took the biggest hit during this pandemic was by far the education sector. There is a rapid decline in teachers but education will always be the main priority in Canada, therefore, they need teachers and educators to fill in the blank spaces and uplift the economy. The average salary for a teacher in Yukon is $45,080 per year or $23.12 per hour. Entry level teachers would start at $36,395 per year, and those with experience would earn $73,062 per year.
5.Chefs
Chefs are needed everywhere to make the thing we as humans enjoy the most: food. You’d be living out that dream in Canada with lots of new wildlife and different types of food to experiment with. Imagine living your dream and getting a decent amount for it. The average salary for a chef is $64,478 a year and $31 an hour. The average salary will often differ between $47,097 and $78,977.
How to Immigrate to Yukon
Now that you know where the gold mines are situated, let's talk about how to get there fast. There are a bunch of ways to immigrate and find jobs in Yukon, but here are two of the most popular ways to do so. The Yukon Provincial Nomination Program (YPNP) provides many categories under which a candidate can apply and get into if they are successful. The Yukon Provincial Nomination Program allows a province to nominate you if you have the skill set they require.
Express Entry
Yukon implemented this system in 2015 giving them the ability to nominate candidates they see fit to join them in Canada. This helps the immigration period so much as it gives the candidate a jumpstart to their immigration process. All you need to do to apply is:
- Create a profile
- Build your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
- Submit your profile
- Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Community Pilot
This program is a new initiative launched by the Canadian government to help people immigrate to Yukon. It launched in January 2020, and allows foreign workers to work and live within Canada for up to 24 months. The Yukon Community Nomination Project allows the selected candidate to have two or three jobs simultaneously to build up their 30 hours of work for the week. The great thing about this pathway is that it will allow you to work in Canada without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The Community Pilot will be up and running for three years within the following participating Yukon Communities:
- Carcross
- Dawson City
- Watson
- Carmacks
- Whitehorse
- Haines Junction
Obtaining a Temporary Canadian Work Permit
There are three methods by which you can obtain your Canadian work permit; paper (hard copy) applications, online applications, and applications at the border. When applying for a work visa, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) needs to be retrieved by the company or business who intends on hiring the candidate. The LMIA is to prove that the company has tried and failed to find a permanent resident or citizen to fill the role advertised. Here are three easy steps to apply for a Canadian work visa.
1. Choose your work permit
There are two work permits to choose from: open work permit which would be for candidates who want to work for any employer for a certain amount of time. The employer-specific Work Permit has specific instructions within your work permit you have to oblige by and is not as flexible as the open work permit.
2. Make sure you are eligible
There are requirements that have to be met before you apply for a work permit.
- Prove you have enough funds to support yourself (and your family) and to return home.
- Prove you will leave Canada once your permit has expired.
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Be in good health.
3. Apply for your Canadian work permit
The most favorable way to apply for your Canadian work visa is online. This method dismisses any courier fees and will eliminate a tedious waiting process. This method will also guarantee that you submit a complete profile with all the necessary information. Processing times will differ from country to country and will take anything from 2 - 33 weeks.
FAQs
How do people get around in Yukon?
Yukon has a variety of car rentals and taxis that most people use to get to their destination. It’s effective and fast, as well as reasonably priced.
What is the cost of living in Yukon?
The average cost of living per week in Yukon is between $200.23 - $274.78 for a single person. The price may vary depending on how many members are in a household.
How can I immigrate to Yukon without a job offer?
The best way to apply without a job offer would be to use the Express Entry System and build your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Canada is filled with gold mines waiting to be found, especially Yukon. The jobs in Yukon that are in demand currently have a desperate need for workers, and who knows, you could be exactly who they’re looking for. All it ever takes is a (maple) leaf of faith.
