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How to Immigrate to Canada as a Data Analyst in 2021

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2. Work in Canada via the Global Talent Stream (GTS)

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Great news! Data analysts feature on the Global Talent Occupation List of the Global Talent Stream (GTS). The GTS is a work visa program that allows highly-skilled foreign workers in chosen occupations with valid job offers in Canada to obtain Canadian work visas in just two weeks!

A Canadian work visa allows you to work in Canada temporarily with the option to renew your work permit. Now you must be thinking: how will a work visa allow me to immigrate to Canada as a data analyst in 2021? The benefits of gaining Canadian work experience are invaluable. Not only does it make it easier to settle in the country but it can make your Canadian permanent resident application stand out above the rest and allow you to qualify for even more immigration programs. That’s because Canada values local work experience more than foreign work experience.

Can you work in Canada as a Data Analyst?

According to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), data analysts who want to work and live in Canada should meet the following requirements:

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Education

  • A bachelor’s degree, usually in computer science or in mathematics or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.

Experience

  • Computer programming experience is usually required.

Job Duties

  • Collect and document user requirements;
  • Design and develop database architecture for information systems projects;
  • Design, construct, modify, integrate, implement and test data models and database management systems
  • Conduct research and provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
  • Operate database management systems to analyze data and perform data mining analysis
  • May lead, co-ordinate or supervise other workers in this group.

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