The hospitality sector in Canada is suffering from a major labor shortage. The labor shortage majorly comprises young people who are switching to other fields of work. This leaves a huge gap in the market for young workers from other countries such as Pakistan to take these jobs. COVID has further exacerbated the problem.
A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute states, “These data show an 18 per cent decline in the number of workers in the service sector over the last two and a half years,” the study notes. “This includes a 22 per cent decline among 18- to 24-year-olds and a drop of 15 per cent among 25- to 34-year-olds.”
Sudden migration of Gen Z-ers and Millennials has left the hospitality industry desperate for more workers and foreign students can utilize this opportunity to their advantage by applying for relevant courses and being instantly ready for the job market.
The older-generation white-collar workers, aged 55-65, due to health reasons and then COVID have also left the hospitality industry with a lack of white-collar managerial positions which should give foreign students more reasons to aim higher in this sector since they can now visualize themselves as CEOs, Executive Managers and Directors of world renowned hospitality brands. The higher management positions have been opened up to all eligible workers.
Adding further to the labor shortage, Canadian nationals are moving increasingly towards part-time employment instead of full-time. This has also created a gap in the market for full-time workers who are desperately needed by employers.
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