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Canada immigration 2026: Top jobs, PR pathways for Indians in tech, healthcare and salaries

Jobs in Canada for 2026: According to industry experts, these sectors not only offer better salaries but also clearer permanent residency (PR) pathways under Canada’s Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) systems.

3 min readUpdated: Jan 24, 2026 10:35 AM IST

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Digital and IT roles remain among the most difficult positions for employers to fill in 2026. (File Photo)

Canada Jobs 2026: Technology and healthcare are expected to remain the strongest employment sectors for immigrants, including Indians, in Canada in 2026, driven by labour shortages, demographic pressures and continued digital transformation, according to recruitment firms and labour-market analysts.

According to industry experts, these sectors not only offer better salaries but also clearer permanent residency (PR) pathways under Canada’s Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) systems.

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Technology jobs: High pay, strong PR pathways

Most in-demand roles
Software Developers
Data Analysts & Data Scientists
Cloud Engineers
Cybersecurity Specialists
AI / Machine Learning Engineers

According to Randstad Canada, digital and IT roles remain among the most difficult positions for employers to fill in 2026.

“Technology talent that combines technical expertise with business understanding will continue to be among the most sought-after profiles in the Canadian labour market,” Patrick Poulin, president and CEO, Randstad Canada, said in the firm’s 2026 labour outlook.

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Salary range (annual)

Role	Salary Range (Annual)	Indian Rupee Approx.
Software Developer	C $85k – C$ 130k	₹56.7L – ₹86.8L
Data Scientist / AI Engineer	C $95k – C$ 150k	₹63.5L – ₹1.0 Cr
Cloud / Cybersecurity	C$100k+	₹66.8L+

Immigration advantage

Experts note that IT roles score highly under:

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker / CEC).
Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream.

British Columbia PNP – Tech
Labour analysts say tech professionals often reach competitive CRS scores faster due to higher wages and continuous demand.

Healthcare jobs: Chronic shortages drive hiring

Roles in highest demand
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / RPN)
Nurse Practitioners
Pharmacy and Dental Assistants

Canada’s healthcare sector continues to face staff shortages due to an ageing population and expansion of healthcare services across provinces.

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“Healthcare and frontline roles remain the backbone of Canada’s labour market, and shortages in these professions are expected to persist well into 2026,” a Randstad Canada labour report noted.

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Salary range (annual)

Role	Annual salary (CAD)	Annual salary (INR)
Registered nurse (RN)	C$75,000 – C$105,000	₹50 lakh – ₹70 lakh
Nurse practitioner	C$100,000 – C$130,000	₹66.8 lakh – ₹86.8 lakh
Allied health roles (Dental, pharmacy assistants)	C$55,000 – C$80,000	₹36.7 lakh – ₹53.4 lakh