Like it or not, remote work is here to stay. For many employers in Canada, adjusting to the new working environment means more than incorporating physical distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Employers in Canada’s thriving gaming industry, however, have fewer obstacles and more remote working opportunities. With a wider geographical job pool accessible by more casino employers, remote opportunities in online slots and other popular casino games are available.
Remote Jobs in Global Online Gaming
As most companies work towards developing best practices for remote working in a post-COVID-19 world, the current challenge for job seekers (making a career change based on industry demand) is to rewrite their resumes using the transferable skills most wanted by gaming companies.
Top 10 Gaming Transferable Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Adaptability
Organization
Technology literacy
Implementing processes or programs
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Ability to work under pressure
Creative and imaginative thinking
Online Gambling Job Postings and Positions [Examples]:
Affiliate Manager
Online Marketer
Email Marketing Manager
Social Media Marketing Manager
Mobile Manager
Account Manager
Digital Account Manager
Copywriter
Game Developer
Analyst
Data Scientist
Systems Training Specialist
Training Manager
Customer Service Representative (Call Center)
Product Manager
Project Manager
Recruiter
Producer
Game Designer
Core Animator
Compliance Manager
“Gaming in Canada directly supports more than 182,500 full-time jobs”
Survey Says: COVID-19 Remote Work Challenges
- 61% of workers aged 18 to 34 prefer to work remotely at least three days a week, compared to 43 % of workers over the age of 35
- 37% Canadians working remotely say tech issues are the top barrier to productivity
- 83% of Canadian office workers say employers are not supplying state-of-the-art technology
- 51% of Canadian workers say improved technology would help increase productivity
- 85% of Canadian office workers say they rely more on tech now than ever before
Sources: Newswire.ca, PWC.com
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