Yukon is the second of Canada's autonomous regions. It is in Canada's westernmost region, and is named after what the Gwich'in Aboriginal people call a "big tributary" in their language. Its most populated city is Whitehorse, which is also Yukon's capital. The territory is a fascinating one to explore. Yukon is home to 14 indigenous tribes. Plus, it contains multiple historical places that'll show you how modern Canada developed across history! Nature is another fascination there. Over 80% of Yukon's land is still undiscovered. Yet, it hosts Canada's longest river, the Yukon River. Multiple activities can be enjoyed there, including fishing, hunting, camping, and kayaking. Mountain bikers, professional climbers and ordinary travelers who wish to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Yukon point must visit Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak!
Yukon's main economic activities include technical and professional consulting services, healthcare, construction, and mining. Over 10.6% of Yukon's budget is dedicated to mining, while 12.9% is given to construction. The service sector does develop stably in summer between May and September. This is usually when tourists head to Yukon for relaxation, thus increasing service activities during that time. With that, most human resources work in restaurants, resorts, and retail.
Yukon's need for human labor is insatiable. Employee shortages are common there, and recruitment is ongoing to develop its regional economy. As a result, legal and constructions have a great demand for new recruits. The territory's migrant programs aim to tackle those issues. They offer employment at all levels, from low-skilled to highly skilled. Reasonable experience requirements are also expected, specifically in Yukon's top economic sectors. Yukon's programs operate with three-way bind contracts, ensuring that immigrants are granted their benefits by employers. Entrepreneurs and their family are only required an acceptable starting capital. However, the program is limited to specific prioritized sectors, where applicants need to make an exploratory visit before making a decision to apply.
Geographic & Economic Profile of Yukon
Whitehorse
Whitehorse
English
45,148
482,443
9th
474,391
9th
8,052
10th
5%
$16.77
$35.00
4.30%
59%
$889
$850
$1,050
$469,613
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- 6711 - Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- 4214 - Early childhood educators and assistants
- 6611 - Cashiers
- 6731 - Light duty cleaners
- 6421 - Retail salespersons
- 6622 - Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
- 6525 - Hotel front desk clerks
- 6513 - Food and beverage servers
- 6621 - Service station attendants
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https://wowa.ca/cost-of-living-canada
