Why Kenyans are shifting from European countries to Canada for job opportunities
Kenyans are rushing to secure job opportunities in Canada shifting their attention from the European countries
Kenyans are rushing to secure job opportunities in Canada shifting their attention from the European countries.
Kenyans looking for employment are turning to Canada instead of Europe for prospects.
More than 13,000 Kenyans are employed in various sectors in Canada, according to the immigration department.
Kenyans seek to obtain the required documents to fly to Canada since the country is politically stable and has a thriving economy.
Other benefits that Canada offers include a highly developed healthcare system and a recognized educational system on a global scale.
“There are now over 13,000 people of Kenyan origin who live in Canada. This number continues to grow yearly due to more Kenyans moving to Canada to immigrate, work, and study,” the immigration department stated.
Additionally, Kenyans looking for jobs posted there to benefit from the Canadian dollar.
The Canadian Immigration Department website states that Kenyans are in an excellent position to immigrate to Canada because of their English language competence, education, and professional work experience.
This is in addition to employment opportunities.
Kenyan immigrants to Canada are employed in a variety of fields, with health taking the lead.
In January 2023, a nearby hospital in Canada hired 65 Kenyan nurses who had been recruited from the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps.
The hotel industry is also a leading employment sector. On Thursday, 18 May 2023, a Canadian Hotel chain started a fundraising drive to raise funds to help two Kenyan refugees to relocate to Canada.
“Our goal is to raise Ksh550,000 ($4000) in funds that would go towards the costs of their travel, food, basic household items, and the fees they will incur while working to become permanent residents of Canada,” the company started.
Education, business and information technology, the construction sector, and homecare providers follow suit.
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To land job opportunities in Canada, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser announced that Kenyans must meet the requirements of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which will be issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to prospective employers.
Fraser added that after approval, Kenyans must apply for a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Additionally, he added that applicants must meet the skills and language test to be considered.
However, due to the demand, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada cautioned Kenyans against job schemes.
In a statement, they stated that some Kenyans were sharing misinformation aimed at hoodwinking applicants.
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua reiterated this by warning Kenyans against falling prey to job schemes.
“Canada is proud to be a top destination for global talent and an increasingly popular destination for Kenyan nationals, including international students and workers in the agriculture industry.
“Minister Fraser and the Cabinet Secretary agreed that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials will provide Kenyan officials with a comprehensive briefing of all of Canada’s available immigration programs and additional insights into how all foreign nationals can apply to these programs,” read part of the statement.
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