Canada’s Labour Shortage Heatmap:
Where Employers Need Help the Most

(And How Foreign Talent Can Solve It)

Where are the biggest labour shortages in Canada in 2025?

The provinces with the most urgent labour shortages in 2025 are Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, particularly in healthcare, skilled trades, logistics, and IT. Quebec alone has over 130,000 unfilled positions, including a critical shortage of Préposés aux bénéficiaires (PABs) under NOC 44101.

Explore our interactive map below to see province-by-province gaps—and learn how Group NB helps Canadian employers solve these hiring challenges by sourcing qualified international candidates.

Canada Labour Market Heatmap

Canadian Shortages Heat Map

Facing a shortage in your province?

Group NB provides expert support—from candidate sourcing to LMIA filing and PR planning—to help you overcome staffing challenges and keep your business growing.

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The Labour Shortage Crisis by Region

🔴 Quebec – Healthcare Crisis

Quebec is facing a severe shortage of personal support workers (PABs) and nursing staff, with over 620 open positions for PABs alone.

✅ NOC Code: 44101
✅ Solution: Recruit pre-qualified PABs through international immigration programs.

🔴 Ontario – Aging Population, Growing Demand

Ontario continues to experience high demand for Registered Nurses, PSWs, and Elder Care Assistants, especially in Toronto and Ottawa.

👨‍⚕️ Healthcare & Elderly Care are top priorities.

🔴 British Columbia – Dual Shortage: Tech + Healthcare

Vancouver and surrounding regions have growing needs in both tech (developers, network admins) and nursing roles.

🟠 Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba – Skilled Trades Gaps

These provinces are actively hiring for:

Electricians, welders, industrial mechanics (AB)
Carpenters and plumbers (SK)
Manufacturing & logistics workers (MB)

🟢 Atlantic Canada – Logistics & Long-Haul Drivers

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are facing consistent challenges finding:

Long-haul truck drivers
Supply chain coordinators
Health aides in rural areas

🌎 How International Recruitment Can Fill the Gap

Canadian employers are turning to international staffing to address growing job vacancies.
Group NB specializes in:

Licensed foreign worker immigration
LMIA processing
Job matching + onboarding
Specialization in healthcare and skilled trades

“We take care of the immigration process—so you can focus on growing your team.”

💬 Real Employer Question:

Can I legally hire workers from abroad to fill local labour shortages in Canada?
Yes. With the right LMIA and immigration support, Canadian employers can legally recruit and employ skilled international workers. Group NB handles the paperwork for you.

📚 Sources & Citations

🔹 National Labour Shortage Overview

Canada’s National Unemployment Rate: As of April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.9%, indicating a tightening labour market.
Global Labour Shortage Trends: According to ManpowerGroup, 75% of employers are struggling to fill job vacancies, marking the second-highest figure on record since surveys began in 2006.
Unemployment rate by province and territory, April 2025: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250509/mc-a001-eng.htm