International workers have excellent opportunities in Russia's tight market, which is experiencing 2.6 million vacancies in various sectors. At DBS Group, we use ethical recruitment methods to connect job-seekers with these exciting opportunities by matching them with openings in the highest demand.

Industries Facing Skill Shortages in Russia

Russia's industries are looking to bring more international talent into the country through increased access to work visas for skilled migrants in targeted sectors. The industries with the greatest need for workers are construction and oil & gas. 

Oil and Gas Sector

The oil and gas industry in Russia has major shortages of workers due to recent expansions in extraction activities, combined with new offshore drilling operations being conducted in the Arctic. The occupations with the highest demand include welders (MIG and TIG), crane operators, rig mechanics, instrument fitters, and safety inspectors. Refineries need maintenance techs, and Arctic platforms need a permafrost specialist.

DBS Group quickly places these individuals with rigs once they pass our strict trade testing process conducted at our assessment centres, where they participate in real-world simulations of welding pipes and testing on the equipment they would be using in their new job. Our 93% first year retention ratio on workers we place into oil and gas employment allows rigs to resume full operations quickly.

Construction and Infrastructure

Large-scale construction projects will provide many job opportunities for civil engineers, crane operators, MIG welders, rebar installers, and scaffold installers. Moscow skyscrapers and trans-Siberian highways will require qualified workers to build the steel frame and operate heavy equipment.

DBS Group will find tradespeople from India, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Live video or on-site assessments allow employers to confirm trade qualifications prior to deployment. Construction candidates are paired with mentors and receive work-specific on-site safety training.

Growing Demand in Healthcare

Digital transformation and modernisation of healthcare will create additional opportunities for international workers.

Healthcare Professionals

The healthcare industry is facing dire shortages in the number of nurses, paramedics, anaesthetists, surgeons, and medical administrators needed to meet increasing patient volumes, both in rural clinics and urban hospitals. 

DBS Group is responsible for managing medical certification and Russian healthcare compliance, providing candidates with cultural orientation that covers how to interact with patients and appropriate protocols for working within the facilities. Our streamlined visa processing allows healthcare placements to fill gaps in the market immediately. 

Why Employers Prefer International Talent

Companies in Russia increasingly prefer foreign workers because they can depend on them to contribute productivity from day one.

Cost Efficiency

Internationally hired employees eliminate the high costs of retraining a local employee who has not learned the most recent skills. Workers who enter the workforce through ethical recruitment channels are ready to begin contributing from the first day of their employment, thus maximising return on investment. Additionally, the government's use of quotas to limit foreign employee hiring provides more cost-effective hiring than renting.

Skill Availability

India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia have solid vocational training systems that produce certified welding professionals, programming professionals, and health care practitioners; at the same time, Russia has a critical shortage of these trained workers. According to the DBS Group database, thousands of pre-screened resumes meet specific criteria and job requirements.

Why Choose DBS Group for Russia Jobs

DBS Group is the leading placement agency in Russia, placing over 2,500 employees in the past few years, and has a proven history of success across all industries. Ruby Mazumdar, the Regional Director of  DBS Group, has 15 years of human resources and recruiting experience in the area and has built a reputation for ethical recruiting by providing a zero-fee recruitment process and complete transparency before, during, and after the selection and testing processes.

The DBS Group believes that the recruitment process should be quick and efficient, and therefore, our recruitment process delivers results within 4-8 weeks.

• Job Matching: Role analysis is completed in detail to ensure that candidates are matched with roles that fit both skills and interests.
• Testing: All candidates are required to complete job-relevant tests at testing locations to confirm employment and confirm experience prior to a live interview.
• Client Verification: All testing will be done via live video or on-site assessment by our clients to complete the verification process. 
• Visa/Work Permit Processing: All requirements for employment visas/work permits will be fulfilled completely through the local immigration office of the country where you are working.
• Integration Assistance: Once placed in Russia, all employees of DBS Group will receive cultural support (cultural training, mentorship, periodic check-in, etc.) to assist with transition into the new working environment.

If you are interested in learning more about the services that we provide to Russian employers for in-demand professionals, please contact DBS Group at clientservices@dbsgroup.ru with your employment experience and skills. DBS Group connects qualified international employees with the highest demand for workers in Russia. Let us help you source the best workforce for your current demands!