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Prior to 2021, recruiting firm Randstad s annual list of the upcoming year s most in-demand jobs would typically feature roles such as truck drivers, heavy duty mechanics and welders.
Carolyn Levy, President of Randstad Technologies, shown in a handout photo, says roles in IT and e-commerce will be in high demand for the upcoming year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Prior to 2021, recruiting firm Randstad s annual list of the upcoming year s most in-demand jobs would typically feature roles such as truck drivers, heavy duty mechanics and welders.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic’s sweeping effect on the economy has upended those trends, and roles such as customer service representatives, essential retail workers, security analysts and architects are expected to be some of the most sought after positions in 2021, according to industry experts.
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COVID-19 influencing how and where Canadians work
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Randstad Canada – a leader in the HR services industry – has revealed its annual career forecast for 2021. While the initial shock of the pandemic may have worn off, its impact on the Canadian economy and workforce remains. In response, Randstad Canada has focused its career forecast for 2021 on two key areas: the fastest growing roles and the most in-demand remote roles. Both lists reflect the changes Canadians have experienced in their professional and personal worlds since March 2020. Resilience and agility are often discussed together, but in the context of COVID-19, 2020 tested our resilience, while 2021 will be the true test of our agility, said Carolyn Levy, President, Randstad Technologies. The shifts and trends we see in 2021 will be with us for a long time to come.