Skill Types
Another way to look at anticipated job openings is by skill type. Skill type is generally considered to be the major type of work performed in an occupation.

Nearly three-quarters of all job openings are projected to be in the service-related area of the economy, mainly in:

• Sales and service
• Trades, transport and equipment
• Business, finance and administration
• Social sciences, education and government
• Health

Saskatchewan’s employment demand shows, at least in the short term, an increasing demand for higher skill levels.

Economic and technological change and the growing complexity of work have set a higher standard for skills required. There is a need for workers who have not only technical competence, but also essential, learning, management and leadership skills.

Essential Skills include: Reading text, using documents, writing, math, communicating verbally, thinking skills, working with others, using computers and continuous learning

The table on the following page shows nine industry areas and the four skill levels. Occupations that are expected to be in high demand over the 2000 to 2005 period are shown.

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