Moving to Toronto with 2 years of IT experience – Need advice on job market, skills & challenges

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to move to Toronto soon and wanted some honest insights about the IT job market.

I have around 2 years of experience working in IT in Morocco. My background is mainly in backend microserices dev / Ai .

I’d really appreciate guidance from people working in Canada, especially Toronto.

Some things I’m trying to understand:

• How is the current IT job scenario in Toronto?
• Is the market good for newcomers / international professionals?
• What technologies / programming languages are most in demand?
• What skills should I focus on before moving?

Also, I keep hearing that many newcomers struggle initially. I’d love to know:

• What are the biggest challenges IT job seekers are facing right now?
• Is it mainly lack of Canadian experience, networking, or something else?
• How did you personally overcome these difficulties?

Any practical advice would really help, especially regarding:

• Skill upgrades
• Certifications (if useful)
• Job search strategies
• Networking tips