The construction industry is one of the sectors that will open jobs for migrant workers, including Filipinos in Canada. The demand for OFW welders in Canada is continuously growing in resolving the labor shortage within the country.
Labor Attaché Rachel Zozobrado-Nagayo said the possible employment opportunity for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is the flourishing construction services in Toronto.
Zozobrado-Nagayo said in a virtual forum that the construction industry in Canada is booming even during the pandemic and that can possibly recruit Filipino workers. She added that they are looking for welders, chief operators, and then in the construction industry in Quebec. They also expect an increase in demand for OFW welders in Canada who would like to work in construction.
Welders are in high demand across Canada’s construction, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing industries. The retirement of the blue-collar workers has resulted in a shortage of skilled trades, making welders important for a variety of tasks.
The opportunity to work as a welder in Canada increases the salary prospects of overseas Filipino workers seeking improvement in their lifestyle. Here are the following cities in Canada with in-demand welders:
- Alberta: This city has one of the strongest economies, and the demand for welder workers is high, most importantly in the oil and gas industry.
- Ontario: Ontario stands out as the area with the highest number of welders in Canada, making it the center for possibilities in this specialized profession. With a thriving manufacturing sector that includes businesses such as automotive, construction, and infrastructure development, the demand for welders stays constantly strong.
- Saskatchewan: The large infrastructure projects and industrial operations in this city frequently necessitate more advanced welding techniques and certifications, such as pipeline welding or structural welding.