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423 careers in Canada, grouped by field.
Health
101Doctors
25Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.Typical pay$260kTo qualify12 to 14 yrsDemandVery highAnesthesiologistThe doctor who puts you to sleep for surgery and keeps you alive through it. Five years of residency, high pay, no clinic to run.Typical pay$420kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highCardiologistThe heart doctor. Six years of residency after medical school, among the longest paths in medicine, and among the best paid.Typical pay$550kTo qualify12 to 14 yrsDemandVery highDermatologistThe skin, hair and nail doctor. Five years of residency, regular hours, and one of the hardest residencies in Canada to get into.Typical pay$380kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highEmergency PhysicianThe doctor on shift when anything walks, rolls or is carried through the door. Two ways in, and shifts instead of a clinic.Typical pay$350kTo qualify9 to 13 yrsDemandVery highEndocrinologistThe hormone doctor. Diabetes, thyroid and bone, mostly clinic hours, five years of residency after medical school.Typical pay$300kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highFamily DoctorThe longest path on this site, and one of the highest paid. Ten years, then a job for life.Typical pay$240kTo qualify9 to 11 yrsDemandVery highGastroenterologistThe gut doctor. Scopes, liver disease and Crohn's, five years of residency, and one of the best-paid branches of internal medicine.Typical pay$450kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highGeriatricianThe doctor for older adults. Memory, falls, frailty and too many pills, five years of residency after medical school, and Canada has only a few hundred of them.Typical pay$290kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highHematologistThe blood doctor. Leukemia, clots, anemia and transfusions, five years of residency after medical school, often a salaried job in a cancer centre.Typical pay$370kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highInfectious Disease DoctorThe germ detective. Antibiotics, outbreaks and the infections nobody else can name, five years of residency after medical school.Typical pay$300kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highInternal Medicine DoctorThe hospital doctor for adults with complicated problems, and the gateway to a dozen specialties. Four to five years of residency.Typical pay$350kTo qualify10 to 13 yrsDemandVery highNephrologistThe kidney doctor. Dialysis, transplants and blood pressure, five years of residency after medical school, and patients you follow for decades.Typical pay$400kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highNeurologistThe brain and nerve doctor who does not operate. Strokes, seizures, migraines, multiple sclerosis. Five years of residency and a shortage everywhere.Typical pay$290kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highObstetrician-GynecologistDelivers babies and treats everything from fertility to cancer of the reproductive organs. Five years of residency, surgery, and babies at 3 a.m.Typical pay$340kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highOncologistThe cancer doctor. Long training, mostly salaried jobs in cancer centres, and patients who will remember you for the rest of their lives.Typical pay$400kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highPalliative Care DoctorThe doctor for people with serious illness, focused on comfort, pain and time with family. One of the shorter specialist paths, and emotionally the hardest.Typical pay$250kTo qualify9 to 13 yrsDemandVery highPathologistThe doctor who looks at tissue under a microscope and says what the disease is. Every cancer diagnosis passes through one. Five years of residency, regular hours.Typical pay$370kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highPediatricianA doctor for babies, children and teens. Four years of residency after medical school, then a job that never runs short of patients.Typical pay$250kTo qualify10 to 13 yrsDemandVery highPsychiatristA medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental illness, and can prescribe. Five years of residency, and Canada is badly short of them.Typical pay$300kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highRadiation OncologistThe cancer doctor who treats tumours with radiation beams. Five years of residency after medical school, a salaried job at a cancer centre, and physics every day.Typical pay$380kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandGoodRadiologistThe doctor who reads X-rays, scans and ultrasounds and tells other doctors what is wrong. Five years of residency and one of the highest incomes in medicine.Typical pay$550kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highRespirologistThe lung doctor. Asthma, smokers' lungs, sleep apnea and the intensive care unit, five years of residency after medical school.Typical pay$380kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highRheumatologistThe joint and immune system doctor. Arthritis, lupus and gout, clinic hours, and one of the shortest-staffed specialties in Canada.Typical pay$310kTo qualify11 to 13 yrsDemandVery highSports Medicine DoctorThe team doctor. Injuries, concussions and getting athletes back on the field. Usually a family doctor with one extra year, not a surgeon.Typical pay$260kTo qualify9 to 12 yrsDemandGood
Surgeons
12Cardiac SurgeonOperate on the heart: bypasses, valves, transplants. Six years of residency, very high pay, and one of the tightest job markets in Canadian medicine.Typical pay$620kTo qualify13 to 16 yrsDemandModerateEar, Nose and Throat SurgeonTonsils, sinuses, hearing, voice and head and neck cancer. Officially otolaryngology, one of the most varied surgical specialties.Typical pay$430kTo qualify12 to 15 yrsDemandGoodGeneral SurgeonOperate on the abdomen, breast, skin and trauma cases. About 13 years of training for one of the broadest jobs in medicine.Typical pay$420kTo qualify12 to 15 yrsDemandGoodNeurosurgeonOperate on the brain, spine and nerves. The longest surgical training in Canada, one of the highest paid, and one of the smallest job markets.Typical pay$540kTo qualify13 to 16 yrsDemandModerateOphthalmologistThe eye surgeon. Cataracts, glaucoma, retina, lasers. One of the highest paid and most competitive specialties in Canada, with better hours than most surgery.Typical pay$600kTo qualify12 to 15 yrsDemandGoodOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonThe dentist who became a surgeon: wisdom teeth, jaw surgery, facial fractures and implants. Dental school, then a 4 to 6 year hospital residency.Typical pay$400kTo qualify10 to 14 yrsDemandGoodOrthopedic SurgeonFix bones and joints: fractures, hip and knee replacements, torn ligaments. Very well paid, but new grads can struggle to find a hospital job.Typical pay$450kTo qualify12 to 15 yrsDemandModeratePediatric SurgeonThe surgeon for babies, children and teens, from newborns born with organs outside the body to appendicitis. General surgery first, then two more years. One of the smallest specialties in Canada.Typical pay$400kTo qualify13 to 15 yrsDemandModeratePlastic SurgeonRebuild what injury, cancer and birth defects take away, and reshape what patients pay to change. Far more reconstruction than Hollywood.Typical pay$450kTo qualify12 to 15 yrsDemandGoodThoracic SurgeonThe surgeon for the lungs, esophagus and chest wall, mostly cancer. General surgery first, then two or three more years. About 14 years of training.Typical pay$430kTo qualify13 to 16 yrsDemandGoodUrologistThe surgeon for kidneys, bladder, prostate and the male reproductive system. Five years of residency, a mix of clinic and operating room, and a lot of prostate cancer.Typical pay$450kTo qualify11 to 14 yrsDemandGoodVascular SurgeonThe surgeon for arteries and veins outside the heart and brain: aneurysms, blocked leg arteries, stroke-prevention neck surgery. Five years of direct-entry residency and some of the longest hours in medicine.Typical pay$460kTo qualify11 to 15 yrsDemandGood
Nursing and patient care
8Medical Office AssistantThe person who runs the front desk of a clinic. Six months to a year of college, a job in every town, modest pay.Typical pay$52kTo qualify1 yrDemandModerateMidwifeDeliver babies and care for families through pregnancy and the weeks after. On call around the clock, and paid well for it.Typical pay$105kTo qualify4 yrsDemandGoodNurse PractitionerA nurse with a master's degree who can diagnose, order tests and prescribe. Two degrees, six figures, huge demand.Typical pay$125kTo qualify8 to 9 yrsDemandVery highPersonal Support WorkerUnder a year of training to a job every province is desperate to fill. Hard, human work, and the pay is modest.Typical pay$46kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandVery highPhysician AssistantA medically trained professional who works under a doctor: takes histories, examines, orders tests, prescribes and assists in surgery. A 2-year program after university, and one of the newest regulated jobs in Canada.Typical pay$97kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandVery highPractical NurseTwo years of college to a nursing licence and a job in any town in Canada. Hands-on, in demand, cheaper than a degree.Typical pay$64kTo qualify2 yrsDemandVery highRegistered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.Typical pay$90kTo qualify4 yrsDemandVery highRegistered Psychiatric NurseA nurse trained from day one in mental health and addictions. Same pay as a registered nurse, but only licensed in Western Canada.Typical pay$90kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandVery high
Emergency
1Pharmacy
2PharmacistSix-figure pay after six years. Retail, hospital or industry, and no residency required.Typical pay$108kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandGoodPharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.Typical pay$55kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGood
Dental and eye care
11Dental AssistantThe dentist's second pair of hands. One year of college, a national exam, and a job in any town with a dental clinic.Typical pay$56kTo qualify1 yrDemandGoodDental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.Typical pay$94kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodDental TechnologistMake the crowns, bridges, dentures and aligners a dentist prescribes, in a lab, never with a patient. Craft work that is going digital fast.Typical pay$60kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateDentistFix teeth, run a clinic, earn well. Eight years of school and a lot of debt first.Typical pay$160kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandGoodDenturistMake and fit dentures, and run your own clinic. Three years of college, a licence in every province, and most of the income comes from ownership.Typical pay$54kTo qualify3 yrsDemandModerateEndodontistThe root canal specialist. A dentist who did 2 to 3 more years of residency to save teeth other dentists would pull. High pay, long road, no braces or cleanings.Typical pay$250kTo qualify10 to 11 yrsDemandGoodOpticianFit and sell glasses and contact lenses from a prescription. Two years of college, a licence in every province, and a job that is half health care, half retail.Typical pay$59kTo qualify2 yrsDemandModerateOptometristEye exams, glasses, contacts and eye disease. Six figures with regular hours, but only one English-language school in Canada.Typical pay$110kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodOrthodontistA dentist who went back to school to straighten teeth. One of the best-paid jobs in Canada, and one of the longest roads.Typical pay$350kTo qualify9 to 11 yrsDemandGoodPediatric DentistA dentist for kids only, from first tooth to the teen years. Dental school plus 2 to 3 more years of residency, and a lot of patience.Typical pay$220kTo qualify10 to 11 yrsDemandGoodPeriodontistThe gum and implant specialist. A dentist who did 3 more years of residency to treat gum disease and place implants. High pay, very long road.Typical pay$250kTo qualify10 to 11 yrsDemandGood
Mental health
8Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.Typical pay$71kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandGoodBehaviour AnalystDesign and run behaviour programs, most often for autistic kids. A master's degree, supervised hours and an exam, then you lead a team of therapists.Typical pay$71kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandGoodChild and Youth WorkerWork alongside kids and teens in group homes, schools and hospitals who have been through trauma. A college diploma, and the job starts on day one of placement.Typical pay$54kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodDevelopmental Services WorkerSupport adults and kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work and belong. A 2-year diploma, and nearly every grad is hired.Typical pay$54kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodMusic TherapistUse music to reach people who talk therapy cannot: dementia wards, autism programs, palliative care. A music degree, a 1,000-hour internship, and a lot of contract work.Typical pay$71kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModeratePsychologistAssess, diagnose and treat mental health problems. A long road to a doctorate, then good pay and real independence.Typical pay$100kTo qualify6 to 11 yrsDemandGoodPsychotherapistTalk therapy as a career. A master's degree, supervised hours, then a caseload that is often mostly your own private clients.Typical pay$71kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandGoodSocial WorkerHelp people through crisis, illness, poverty and family breakdown. Meaningful, in demand, and emotionally heavy.Typical pay$75kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGood
Therapy and rehab
15AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.Typical pay$33kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateAudiologistTest hearing and balance, fit hearing aids, and help people hear again. A master's degree and only six schools in Canada.Typical pay$96kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandGoodChiropractorTreat backs, necks and joints with your hands. A doctor's title and a private-practice income that starts slow and builds.Typical pay$90kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandModerateDietitianThe regulated food and nutrition expert. A 4-year degree, a hard-to-get internship, then hospitals, clinics or your own practice.Typical pay$87kTo qualify5 to 6 yrsDemandGoodKinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, but the degree alone pays modestly.Typical pay$67kTo qualify4 yrsDemandModerateMassage TherapistHands-on treatment of muscles and pain. Two years of college, mostly self-employed, and your body sets the limit.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodNaturopathic DoctorEight years of school for a private-pay practice you build yourself. Regulated in most provinces, but not covered by medicare.Typical pay$57kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandModerateOccupational TherapistHelp people do the everyday things illness or injury took away: dressing, driving, working, living at home.Typical pay$96kTo qualify6 yrsDemandGoodOrthotist and ProsthetistDesign, build and fit artificial limbs and braces. A degree, a rare 2-year diploma, then a 2-year paid residency. Tiny profession, steady work.Typical pay$58kTo qualify8 to 9 yrsDemandModeratePhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.Typical pay$96kTo qualify6 yrsDemandVery highPodiatrist and ChiropodistFoot doctors. In Ontario most are chiropodists trained at one Toronto school; in the West and Quebec, podiatrists train for as long as physicians.Typical pay$57kTo qualify7 to 11 yrsDemandModerateRecreation TherapistUse games, sport, art and outings as treatment for people recovering from illness, injury or living with disability. A diploma or degree, mostly in hospitals and care homes.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateRehabilitation AssistantRun the exercises and daily-living practice that physiotherapists and occupational therapists prescribe. A 2-year diploma, hands-on from day one.Typical pay$56kTo qualify2 yrsDemandGoodRespiratory TherapistRun ventilators, manage airways and keep people breathing in intensive care. Three years of college, then shift work.Typical pay$82kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodSpeech-Language PathologistHelp people speak, understand and swallow safely. A master's degree, then schools, hospitals or your own clinic.Typical pay$96kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandVery high
Diagnostics and lab
13Cardiology TechnologistRun the heart tests: ECGs (electrocardiograms), stress tests, Holter monitors and pacemaker checks. A 2-year diploma and a national exam.Typical pay$71kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodClinical PerfusionistRun the heart-lung machine that keeps a patient alive during open-heart surgery. A science degree, a 2-year master's, and one of the smallest health professions in Canada.Typical pay$85kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandGoodEpidemiologistTrack where disease comes from and how it spreads, using data instead of a stethoscope. A master's degree, then government or research work.Typical pay$94kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandGoodGenetic CounsellorHelp families understand inherited disease, genetic tests and what the results mean. A science degree, a hard-to-get 2-year master's, and a fast-growing field.Typical pay$97kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandGoodHealth Information ManagerTurn every hospital visit into accurate, private, usable data. A 2-year diploma, a national exam, and a desk job in health care.Typical pay$63kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateMedical Laboratory AssistantDraw blood, label and prepare samples, keep the lab moving. About a year of college and you are working in a hospital.Typical pay$56kTo qualify1 yrDemandGoodMedical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA. Two to three years of school and a serious shortage of workers.Typical pay$78kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandVery highMedical PhysicistThe physicist who makes sure the radiation machines in a cancer centre are safe and accurate. A PhD, a residency and a national exam. Long road, rare job, high pay.Typical pay$117kTo qualify8 to 12 yrsDemandModerateMedical Radiation TechnologistTake the X-rays and scans, or deliver radiation treatment for cancer. Two to three years of school and a national exam.Typical pay$82kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodNuclear Medicine TechnologistInject a tiny radioactive tracer, then image how the body works, not just how it looks. A 2 to 4 year program and one national exam.Typical pay$83kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodPublic Health InspectorInspect restaurants, pools, daycares and water systems so people do not get sick. A 4-year degree, a government job and a pension.Typical pay$94kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodRadiation TherapistDeliver the daily radiation treatments that cure or control cancer. Three to four years of school, weekday hours, and the same patients for weeks at a time.Typical pay$83kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodSonographerUltrasound scanning, from pregnancies to hearts. High demand and good pay, but hard to get into and hard on the body.Typical pay$88kTo qualify3 to 5 yrsDemandVery high
Animal health
2VeterinarianDoctor for animals. Eight years of school at one of five colleges, heavy debt, real emotional strain, and strong demand.Typical pay$125kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandVery highVeterinary TechnicianThe nurse, anesthetist and lab tech of the animal clinic. Two years of college, hands-on every day, and honestly low pay.Typical pay$50kTo qualify2 yrsDemandGood
Sport and fitness
4Athletic TherapistThe person who runs onto the field when a player goes down, and rehabs them after. A 4-year degree and a national exam.Typical pay$67kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModerateLifeguardWatch the water, prevent emergencies, and pull people out when prevention fails. Certified at 15, and one of the best-paid teen jobs in Canada.Typical pay$40kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodPersonal TrainerCoach people one on one to get stronger and healthier. Quick to start, low pay at first, and you are really running a small business.Typical pay$40kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandModerateSports CoachTeach and lead athletes, from a kids' soccer team to a national squad. Most coaches are part time; the few full-time jobs are hard to get.Typical pay$52kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Construction
21BricklayerLay brick, block and stone on new buildings and restore old ones. A 3-year paid apprenticeship.Typical pay$83kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateBuilding InspectorCheck that new buildings follow the code before people move in. A trade or diploma, then a municipal job with a pension.Typical pay$80kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateCabinetmakerBuild custom kitchens, cabinets and furniture in a shop. A 4-year paid apprenticeship, quieter and steadier than site work, with lower pay.Typical pay$50kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModerateCarpenterFrame houses, form concrete towers or finish trim. The broadest trade on any site, paid from day one.Typical pay$62kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodConcrete FinisherPlace, level and finish concrete floors, sidewalks and slabs. Early mornings, because concrete waits for no one.Typical pay$71kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodConstruction EstimatorWork out what a building will cost before anyone pours concrete. A two-year diploma or a trade ticket, then an office job with site visits.Typical pay$79kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateCrane OperatorLift steel, concrete and machinery on construction sites. A licensed trade with high pay and enormous responsibility.Typical pay$85kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodDrywall InstallerHang, tape and finish the walls inside almost every building. Fast to enter, often paid by the sheet.Typical pay$69kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodFloor Covering InstallerInstall hardwood, laminate, vinyl and carpet in homes and offices. A 3 to 4 year paid apprenticeship and a fast route to your own business.Typical pay$55kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateGeneral ContractorRun the whole build: hire the trades, keep the schedule, carry the risk. Usually a trade first, then your own company.Typical pay$101kTo qualify4 to 10 yrsDemandModerateGlazierInstall the glass on towers, storefronts and homes, from a shower door to a 40-storey curtain wall.Typical pay$62kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModerateHeavy Equipment OperatorRun excavators, dozers and graders that move earth for roads, pipelines and buildings. A short training path and good pay, but seasonal.Typical pay$65kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodHome InspectorCheck a house from roof to basement before someone buys it. Short training, mostly self-employed, licensed only in BC and Alberta.Typical pay$80kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateInsulatorWrap pipes, ducts, tanks and boilers so heat stays where it belongs. A 3 to 4 year paid apprenticeship with strong union pay in industrial plants.Typical pay$78kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodIronworkerBolt up the steel skeleton of towers and bridges, or tie the rebar inside concrete. High pay, high risk, 3 to 4 years to certify.Typical pay$89kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodPainter and DecoratorPaint, stain and coat the inside and outside of buildings. A 3-year paid apprenticeship, and no licence is needed to start.Typical pay$54kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModeratePlastererSmooth walls, ornate ceilings and exterior stucco. A three-year Red Seal apprenticeship with almost no tuition.Typical pay$69kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateRooferShingle houses and seal flat commercial roofs. Quick to enter, in short supply, hot and high.Typical pay$64kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodScaffolderBuild the temporary steel structures every other trade stands on. Start as a labourer, learn on the job, no licence needed.Typical pay$52kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateStonemasonCut, shape and set natural stone on walls, monuments and century-old buildings. A craft trade with a paid apprenticeship.Typical pay$83kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateTile SetterLay ceramic, porcelain and stone tile on floors, walls and showers. A 3 to 4 year paid apprenticeship with real money for fast, precise hands.Typical pay$72kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Electrical and energy
12ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.Typical pay$76kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodElectronics Service TechnicianDiagnose and repair the circuit boards inside machines, medical gear and industrial equipment.Typical pay$55kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateIndustrial ElectricianKeep the motors, robots and control systems of factories, mines and mills running. A Red Seal apprenticeship with indoor, year-round work.Typical pay$87kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModerateInstrumentation TechnicianCalibrate and fix the sensors and controls that run refineries, plants and water treatment. The brains side of the trades.Typical pay$90kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodPower EngineerRun the boilers, turbines and refrigeration plants that keep hospitals, refineries and cities working. Six figures with a two-year diploma.Typical pay$102kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodPower System ElectricianMaintain the generators, substations and protection systems behind the grid. A four-year utility apprenticeship with some of the best pay in the electrical trades.Typical pay$97kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModeratePowerline TechnicianBuild and repair the high-voltage lines that carry electricity across Canada. Well paid, dangerous, outdoors in every storm.Typical pay$95kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodSecurity Systems TechnicianInstall and fix alarms, cameras and door access systems. Learn on the job, no degree needed.Typical pay$70kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodSolar Panel InstallerPut solar panels on roofs and fields. Fast to start, outdoors, and growing every year.Typical pay$54kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandGoodTelecommunications TechnicianInstall and fix the fibre, cable and cell equipment that keeps Canada online. A college diploma or on-the-job training, then a company van.Typical pay$70kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandLimitedWater Treatment OperatorMake a town's tap water safe and clean its wastewater. A municipal job with a pension, entered with a high school diploma.Typical pay$75kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodWind Turbine TechnicianClimb 100 metres to service wind turbines. One year of college, strong pay, and a lot of stairs.Typical pay$77kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGood
Plumbing, pipes and HVAC
5GasfitterConnect and service furnaces, water heaters and gas lines. A short licence ladder that many plumbers and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) techs add on.Typical pay$83kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodHVAC (Heating and Cooling) TechnicianInstall and fix furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and refrigeration. Busy in every heat wave and cold snap.Typical pay$72kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodPlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.Typical pay$72kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodSprinkler FitterInstall and test the fire sprinklers every new building needs. Paid apprenticeship, about 4 years.Typical pay$91kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodSteamfitter and PipefitterHigh-pressure pipe in power plants, refineries and hospitals. Union rates around $50 an hour.Typical pay$91kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGood
Metal and machining
8BoilermakerBuild and repair the boilers, tanks and pressure vessels inside refineries and power plants. Intense shutdown weeks, big overtime, then time off.Typical pay$102kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodCNC MachinistProgram and run CNC (computer numerical control) machines that cut metal to a hundredth of a millimetre.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateMachinistCut metal into exact parts on lathes, mills and computer-controlled machines. Indoors, precise, and steady.Typical pay$60kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodMetal FabricatorCut, shape and fit steel into bridges, tanks and buildings. A Red Seal trade you earn while you work.Typical pay$60kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateNon-Destructive TesterUse ultrasound and X-rays to find cracks in pipelines, bridges and aircraft without cutting them open.Typical pay$75kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodSheet Metal WorkerCut, bend and install the ducts, roofing and metal that make buildings breathe. A licensed trade in Ontario with a 5-year apprenticeship.Typical pay$68kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodTool and Die MakerBuild the moulds and dies that stamp and shape every car part. The most precise trade in the shop.Typical pay$65kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodWelderJoin metal with heat. The fastest trade to start earning in, and the tickets matter more than the diploma.Typical pay$58kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGood
Industrial and mechanical
7Appliance Repair TechnicianFix fridges, washers, dryers and stoves in people's homes. A Red Seal trade with a van and steady calls.Typical pay$59kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateElevator MechanicInstall and maintain elevators and escalators. One of the best paid trades, and one of the hardest to get into.Typical pay$94kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGoodLocksmithLocks, keys, safes and access systems. A hands-on trade that is quietly going electronic.Typical pay$72kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateMillwrightInstall, fix and keep running the machines inside mines, mills and factories. The Red Seal name is Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).Typical pay$80kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodPest Control TechnicianBed bugs, mice, wasps and termites. Licensed in months, hired fast, never boring.Typical pay$54kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodPrinting Press OperatorRun the machines that print packaging, labels, books and flyers. Learn on the floor, no licence needed.Typical pay$52kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandLimitedSmall Engine MechanicMowers, chainsaws, generators and snowblowers. A short apprenticeship and a busy spring.Typical pay$50kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerate
Vehicles and equipment
13Agricultural Equipment TechnicianFix the combines, tractors and sprayers that feed the country. A Red Seal trade with some of the best pay in the mechanic world.Typical pay$77kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodAircraft Maintenance EngineerInspect and repair aircraft, then sign them safe to fly. A Transport Canada licence, not a university degree.Typical pay$78kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGoodAuto Body RepairerStraighten, weld and rebuild crashed vehicles. Compulsory trade in Ontario, paid by insurance work.Typical pay$52kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandGoodAuto Glass TechnicianWindshields, side glass and the cameras behind them. Trained in months, in demand every winter.Typical pay$56kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandModerateAutomotive Service TechnicianDiagnose and fix cars and light trucks. Paid from day one, but you buy your own tools.Typical pay$58kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodAvionics TechnicianThe electronics that fly the plane: radios, navigation, autopilot, wiring. A 2-year diploma and one of the best-paid technician jobs in Canada.Typical pay$84kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodBicycle MechanicFix, build and tune bikes and e-bikes. No licence, a short course or shop training, and busy summers.Typical pay$52kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandModerateHeavy-Duty Equipment TechnicianKeep excavators, haul trucks and loaders running at mines and job sites. One of the best-paid trades.Typical pay$80kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodMarine MechanicOutboards, sterndrives and boat systems. A short apprenticeship and a summer spent at the marina.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateMotorcycle MechanicService and repair motorcycles, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. A Red Seal trade with long summers and quiet winters.Typical pay$62kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateParts TechnicianFind, order, stock and sell the parts that keep vehicles and machines running. A Red Seal trade you can do without getting greasy.Typical pay$54kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateRecreation Vehicle TechnicianMotorhomes and trailers are houses on wheels. You fix the plumbing, propane, electrical and chassis, all in one trade.Typical pay$62kTo qualify3 to 4 yrsDemandModerateTruck and Coach TechnicianFix diesel trucks and buses for fleets and transit agencies. Better pay than cars, with pension jobs.Typical pay$68kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGood
Personal, food and outdoor trades
16ArboristClimb, prune and remove trees, often with a chainsaw at height. Well paid near power lines, and one of the more dangerous trades.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodBakerBread, pastry and cakes before dawn. Start tomorrow with no schooling, or earn a Red Seal in 3 years.Typical pay$40kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateBarberFades, beards and straight-razor shaves. Licensed under the hairstylist trade in some provinces, then it is all about your chair and your regulars.Typical pay$41kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateButcherBreak down carcasses and cut meat for grocery stores and butcher shops. Learn on the job, unionized at big chains, and Canada is short of you.Typical pay$42kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodEstheticianFacials, waxing, lashes and skin treatments. A short program, low starting pay, and your regulars decide your income.Typical pay$42kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandLimitedFarrierTrim hooves and forge horseshoes. Self-employed, physically brutal, and well paid once your book is full.Typical pay$72kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerateFloristDesign bouquets, weddings and funeral flowers. Quick to start, low pay unless you own the shop or do events.Typical pay$36kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandLimitedHairstylistCut, colour and style hair. Licensed in about 2 years, then it takes years more to build a clientele.Typical pay$40kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodJewellerMake, repair and set fine jewellery. A bench trade learned in college or under a goldsmith, with a slow climb to your own shop.Typical pay$47kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateLandscape HorticulturistDesign, plant and build outdoor spaces. Seasonal work, easy to start, and many end up owning the company.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodMakeup ArtistBridal, editorial, film and special effects. A short diploma, a portfolio, and freelance income that swings with the season.Typical pay$42kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandLimitedNail TechnicianManicures, gel, acrylics and nail art. A short course, cheap to start, and your regulars are your paycheque.Typical pay$42kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandLimitedPet GroomerBathe, clip and style dogs and cats. No licence needed, learn in months, and mobile groomers set their own prices.Typical pay$37kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateTailorAlter, fit and make clothing by hand and machine. No licence, learn in a shop or at college, and the pay is modest until you own the shop.Typical pay$40kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandLimitedTattoo ArtistDraw on skin for a living. No licence, a long unpaid apprenticeship, and income that depends on your art and your following.Typical pay$42kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateUpholstererRe-cover furniture, car seats and boat interiors. No licence, learned in a shop, and a craft with more work than people to do it.Typical pay$47kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Mining, oil and gas
3Driller and BlasterDrill the holes, load the explosives, fire the shot. A licensed job that breaks rock for quarries, mines and highways.Typical pay$78kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateOil Rig WorkerStart as a floorhand with no experience and climb to driller. Big money in 12-hour shifts, and no work when the rigs shut down.Typical pay$83kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateUnderground MinerDrill, blast and haul ore a kilometre below ground. High pay with no degree, in exchange for shift work in the dark.Typical pay$87kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerate
Tech
20Software
5DevOps EngineerKeep the software running and the releases flowing. One of the best-paid jobs in tech, and one of the least visible.Typical pay$117kTo qualify3 to 6 yrsDemandModerateGame DeveloperWrite the code behind video games. Canada is one of the biggest game-making countries on Earth.Typical pay$100kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerateMobile App DeveloperBuild the apps on people's phones. iPhone or Android, one skill set, strong pay.Typical pay$100kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerateSoftware DeveloperBuild apps, websites and systems. No licence required, many roads in.Typical pay$95kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandGoodWeb DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. Cheapest way into tech, and the most crowded.Typical pay$80kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandLimited
Data and AI
4Data AnalystPull the numbers, make the charts, answer the question. The most common first job in data.Typical pay$85kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateData ScientistTurn piles of data into predictions and decisions. Math, code and a lot of cleaning up.Typical pay$96kTo qualify4 to 7 yrsDemandModerateDatabase AdministratorGuard the data every company runs on. Steady, well paid, and nobody notices until it breaks.Typical pay$85kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerateMachine Learning EngineerBuild the AI systems that actually run. Heavy math, heavy code, and Canada is a world centre for it.Typical pay$96kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerate
Security and networks
5Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.Typical pay$96kTo qualify3 to 6 yrsDemandGoodCybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.Typical pay$103kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerateNetwork AdministratorKeep the wires, Wi-Fi and firewalls running so everyone else can work. A 2-year diploma and one big certification get you in.Typical pay$75kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModeratePenetration TesterGet paid to break into companies' computer systems, with their written permission, so real attackers cannot.Typical pay$103kTo qualify3 to 6 yrsDemandModerateSystems AdministratorRun the servers, accounts and backups a company lives on. Two years of college and hands-on certifications, no degree required.Typical pay$75kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Design and product
4Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT degree and a talent for asking questions.Typical pay$94kTo qualify3 to 5 yrsDemandModerateIT Project ManagerGet a software or systems project delivered on time and on budget, with a team you do not directly control. Experience first, then the title.Typical pay$139kTo qualify6 to 10 yrsDemandModerateProduct ManagerDecide what a software product should do next and get engineers, designers and the business to agree. Well paid, rarely a first job.Typical pay$125kTo qualify5 to 8 yrsDemandLimitedUX DesignerUX (user experience) designers decide how an app or website works before anyone writes code. A portfolio gets you hired, not a diploma.Typical pay$70kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Support and testing
2IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into a tech career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.Typical pay$65kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandModerateSoftware TesterFind the bugs before the customers do. The most common side door into a tech career.Typical pay$73kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandLimited
Money and finance
10Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.Typical pay$80kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandGoodActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.Typical pay$106kTo qualify4 to 9 yrsDemandModerateBookkeeperKeep a business's money records straight. Fast to learn, steady demand, and you can work for yourself.Typical pay$58kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandGoodEconomistStudy how money, prices and jobs move, then advise governments, banks and companies. Usually a master's degree.Typical pay$100kTo qualify5 to 7 yrsDemandLimitedFinancial AnalystRead the numbers behind a company or a deal and tell people what they mean. A degree, then years of exams.Typical pay$90kTo qualify4 to 7 yrsDemandModerateFinancial PlannerHelp people plan retirement, taxes, insurance and savings. Licences to sell, a credential to advise.Typical pay$75kTo qualify4 to 7 yrsDemandModerateInsurance AdjusterInvestigate claims after a crash, a flood or a fire and decide what the insurer pays. Hired and trained on the job.Typical pay$73kTo qualifyup to 3 yrsDemandModerateInsurance BrokerHelp people and businesses buy home, car and business insurance from many companies. Licensed in months, no degree needed.Typical pay$62kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodInvestment AdvisorBuy and sell stocks, bonds and funds for clients at a brokerage. Licensed, commission-heavy, and hard to start.Typical pay$89kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateMortgage BrokerFind people the right mortgage from dozens of lenders. A short course to get licensed, then your pay is commission.Typical pay$66kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerate
Marketing and sales
7Market Research AnalystFind out what people want before a company builds it. Surveys, data and clear reports.Typical pay$92kTo qualify3 to 5 yrsDemandModerateMarketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.Typical pay$74kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModeratePublic Relations SpecialistShape how the public sees a company, a charity or a politician. Writing under pressure, every day.Typical pay$74kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateReal Estate AgentHelp people buy and sell homes for a commission. Licensed in about a year, paid only when a deal closes.Typical pay$58kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandModerateRetail Store ManagerRun a store: staff, sales, stock and customers. Start on the floor and get promoted, no degree needed.Typical pay$89kTo qualify3 to 6 yrsDemandModerateSales RepresentativeSell products to businesses and earn commission on every deal. No degree required, but you need thick skin.Typical pay$66kTo qualifyup to 3 yrsDemandModerateSocial Media ManagerRun a brand's Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn for a living. Creative work with numbers attached.Typical pay$74kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
People and operations
10Customs BrokerGet goods across the border legally. Classify them, calculate the duty, file with the government, keep trucks moving.Typical pay$56kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateExecutive AssistantRun the calendar, inbox and travel of a senior leader. You are the person who makes their week work.Typical pay$72kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateHuman Resources SpecialistHiring, pay, policies and the hard conversations. A degree, an exam, and a designation that carries weight.Typical pay$85kTo qualify3 to 5 yrsDemandModerateManagement ConsultantCompanies pay you to solve their hardest problems. Long hours, fast learning, and big pay at the top.Typical pay$92kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateOffice AdministratorKeep an office running: supplies, schedules, records, people and the hundred small problems a day.Typical pay$60kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModeratePayroll AdministratorMake sure everyone gets paid the right amount on the right day, with the right taxes taken off.Typical pay$62kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateProcurement SpecialistBuy what a company or government needs, at the best price, without breaking the rules.Typical pay$75kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateProject ManagerGet a building, a product or a system finished on time and on budget. A job you grow into, not start in.Typical pay$101kTo qualify5 to 8 yrsDemandGoodRecruiterFind the right person for the job and convince them to take it. Part sales, part matchmaking.Typical pay$69kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandLimitedSupply Chain AnalystFigure out how products get from a factory to a shelf, and how to do it cheaper and faster.Typical pay$61kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandLimited
Property
2Property ManagerRun apartment buildings, condos or offices for the owners: tenants, repairs, budgets and the 2 am flood.Typical pay$65kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandGoodReal Estate AppraiserPut a defensible dollar value on a house, a farm or an office tower. Banks will not lend without you.Typical pay$73kTo qualify4 to 7 yrsDemandModerate
Lawyers
12Corporate LawyerDeals, contracts and company law at big firms. The best-paid lawyer path, and the one with the longest hours.Typical pay$150kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodCriminal Defence LawyerDefending people charged with crimes. Mostly solo or in tiny firms, often paid by legal aid, and in court almost every day.Typical pay$95kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandModerateCrown ProsecutorThe lawyer who prosecutes crimes for the public. A salary grid, a pension, and a courtroom nearly every day.Typical pay$140kTo qualify7 to 10 yrsDemandGoodEmployment LawyerFirings, severance, harassment and human rights at work. You pick a side: employers or employees.Typical pay$110kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodEnvironmental LawyerPipelines, mines, water and climate rules. A lawyer path that leads to government, big firms, charities or First Nations.Typical pay$110kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodFamily LawyerDivorce, parenting and support disputes. Small firms, hard conversations, and clients on the worst year of their lives.Typical pay$95kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodImmigration LawyerHelping people and employers move to Canada. Federal rules, mountains of paperwork, and a non-lawyer route into the same field.Typical pay$90kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodIntellectual Property LawyerPatents, trademarks and copyright. The one legal specialty where a science degree matters.Typical pay$140kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodLawyerSeven years of school, a licensing year, then anything from legal aid to Bay Street.Typical pay$115kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodPersonal Injury LawyerSuing for people hurt in crashes, falls and by negligence. Paid a share of the win, and only if there is a win.Typical pay$110kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodReal Estate LawyerThe lawyer who closes house sales. Steady, high-volume work at a flat fee per file, and almost no courtroom.Typical pay$110kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGoodTax LawyerLaw meets accounting. A long training, a small field, and some of the highest pay in law.Typical pay$160kTo qualify7 to 8 yrsDemandGood
Courts and legal support
10Court ClerkRun the courtroom's paperwork: swear in witnesses, track exhibits, keep the record. Hired with high school and trained on the job.Typical pay$62kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandModerateCourt ReporterCapture every word said in court, live on a steno machine or from the recording. Short training, home-based work.Typical pay$54kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateJudgeNot a job you apply for out of school. Lawyers with 10 or more years of practice apply, and a committee decides.Typical pay$387kTo qualify17 to 25 yrsDemandLimitedLaw ClerkThe person who actually runs the file. A 1 or 2 year diploma, no licence, and lawyers who cannot function without you.Typical pay$55kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodLegal AssistantThe organized person every lawyer depends on. A year of college, then steady office work in any city.Typical pay$57kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodMediatorHelp two sides settle without a trial. Usually a second career built on law, social work or business.Typical pay$85kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodParalegalIn Ontario, a licensed legal professional who argues in small claims court, traffic court and tribunals. Elsewhere, a support role.Typical pay$69kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodPrivate InvestigatorSurveillance, background checks and insurance fraud, not car chases. Licensed in every province after a short course.Typical pay$44kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateProbation OfficerSupervise people serving sentences in the community. A social science degree, then a government job with a pension.Typical pay$84kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGoodSheriffKeep courthouses safe, move prisoners, and in some provinces patrol the highways. A peace officer job with paid training.Typical pay$70kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerate
Police and fire
9911 DispatcherYou are the first first responder. You answer the call, keep the caller alive, and send the right help.Typical pay$58kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandGoodBorder Services OfficerArmed federal officers at airports and land crossings. High school or college, about 18 weeks of training on an allowance, and a federal pension.Typical pay$85kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodCorrectional OfficerGuarding jails and prisons. High school, a few weeks to a few months of training, shift work, a strong pension, and real stress.Typical pay$75kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodFire InspectorThe fire service job with no burning building. You inspect, investigate and enforce the fire code.Typical pay$95kTo qualify2 to 8 yrsDemandModerateFirefighterVery hard to get hired, very good once you are. Pension, 24-hour shifts, six figures.Typical pay$100kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModeratePolice DetectiveInvestigate serious crimes instead of answering calls. Not an entry job: you become a police officer first, then earn your way in.Typical pay$116kTo qualify6 to 10 yrsDemandGoodPolice OfficerNo degree required. Paid training, a pension, and six figures within a few years of hire.Typical pay$104kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodRCMP OfficerJoin the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police): 26 paid weeks at Depot in Regina, then a posting anywhere in Canada.Typical pay$104kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodWildland FirefighterSeasonal crew work cutting fireline in the bush. No tuition, hard days, and you can start the spring after high school.Typical pay$55kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGood
Military and security
6Bylaw OfficerMunicipal law enforcement without a gun. Parking, noise, property standards, animals and licensing.Typical pay$77kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateCanadian Armed Forces MemberHired out of high school, paid from your first day of basic training, and taught a trade for free.Typical pay$71kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandGoodCanadian Armed Forces OfficerGet your degree paid for, get paid while you study, then lead people. The catch is you owe years of service.Typical pay$114kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGoodConservation OfficerA peace officer for fish, wildlife and the backcountry. Very few jobs, and people wait years for them.Typical pay$75kTo qualify3 to 6 yrsDemandLimitedIntelligence OfficerYou collect and make sense of information about threats. Long hiring process, deep background check, quiet career.Typical pay$91kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateSecurity GuardA licence you can get in weeks, a job you can get at 18, and a way into policing if you want it.Typical pay$44kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerate
Teaching
6Driving InstructorTeach new drivers in a car with a second set of pedals. Cheap to get into, and the pay depends on how many lessons you fill.Typical pay$42kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerateEnglish as a Second Language TeacherTeach English to newcomers, in a school board or an adult program. Two very different routes, two very different paycheques.Typical pay$95kTo qualify5 to 6 yrsDemandModerateMusic TeacherTeach piano, guitar, voice or strings one student at a time. Most music teachers work for themselves.Typical pay$45kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateSchool PrincipalRun a whole school. Ten years of teaching first, then a leadership qualification and a job with no union to hide behind.Typical pay$115kTo qualify10 to 15 yrsDemandModerateSpecial Education TeacherA certified teacher who specializes in students with disabilities and learning differences. Same salary grid, higher demand.Typical pay$90kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandGoodTeacherElementary or high school. A pension, summers off, and a salary grid that doubles over ten years.Typical pay$85kTo qualify5 to 6 yrsDemandModerate
Early years and support
2Early Childhood EducatorRun the learning day for kids under 6. Two years of college, a licence in most provinces, and pay that is finally climbing.Typical pay$46kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandVery highEducational AssistantWork one on one with the students who need the most help. One year of college gets you into a school.Typical pay$52kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGood
Colleges and universities
2College InstructorTeach your trade or field at a college. Real work experience counts more than a doctorate.Typical pay$94kTo qualify5 to 10 yrsDemandModerateUniversity ProfessorTeach and research at a university. The pay is good, the training is long, and permanent jobs are scarce.Typical pay$122kTo qualify9 to 14 yrsDemandLimited
Guidance and libraries
3Guidance CounsellorThe person students go to about courses, university applications and the stuff they cannot tell anyone else.Typical pay$85kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandModerateLibrarianRun collections, help people find what is true, and keep a public space open to everyone. Needs a master's degree.Typical pay$86kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandModerateLibrary TechnicianRun the day to day of a library: the desk, the catalogue, the collection. Two years of college and you are working.Typical pay$58kTo qualify2 yrsDemandModerate
Engineers
23Aerospace EngineerAircraft, engines, satellites and flight simulators. Montreal is the hub, and only a handful of schools teach it.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateAgricultural EngineerEngineering for food: machinery, barns, irrigation, grain storage and the systems that move a harvest.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateBiomedical EngineerMedical devices, implants and hospital equipment. A small job market, and often a stepping stone to medicine or grad school.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateChemical EngineerTurn raw materials into fuel, medicine, food and plastics at industrial scale. Best paid in Alberta, and tied to the oil price.Typical pay$108kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateCivil EngineerRoads, bridges, water and buildings. A four-year degree, then a licence that lets you sign the drawings.Typical pay$101kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodComputer EngineerWhere hardware meets software: chips, embedded systems and the code that runs on them. Many never bother with the licence.Typical pay$100kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodElectrical EngineerPower grids, electronics and telecom. Where the electricity comes from and where the signals go.Typical pay$105kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodEnvironmental EngineerClean water, contaminated sites and climate projects. Mostly consulting firms, with a real share of the year outdoors.Typical pay$101kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodFire Protection EngineerWork out how a building would burn, then design it so people get out. An engineering degree plus a fire specialty.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodGeological EngineerEngineering built on rock, soil and groundwater: tunnels, mine slopes, dams and contaminated ground.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodGeotechnical EngineerSoil and rock. Figure out what the ground will hold before anyone builds a foundation, a dam or a mine on it.Typical pay$101kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodIndustrial EngineerMake factories, warehouses and hospitals run faster and waste less. The engineering degree most likely to end in a management job.Typical pay$88kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodMaterials EngineerWork out what things are made of, why they break, and what to build them from next.Typical pay$100kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateMechanical EngineerMachines, engines, heating systems and factories. The biggest engineering discipline, with the widest choice of employers.Typical pay$90kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodMining EngineerPlan and run the mines that dig up Canada's metals and minerals. High pay, remote sites, and an industry that rises and falls with metal prices.Typical pay$125kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodNaval ArchitectDesign ships and everything else that floats: hull shape, stability, structure and the systems inside.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateNuclear EngineerKeep reactors running safely, and design the next ones. A small field with long, stable careers.Typical pay$95kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodPetroleum EngineerGet oil and gas out of the ground. The best starting pay in engineering, tied to an industry that booms and busts.Typical pay$135kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModeratePower Systems EngineerKeep the lights on. Design and protect the grid that carries electricity from dams and reactors to your house.Typical pay$105kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodRobotics EngineerBuild machines that sense, move and decide. Mostly code, some hardware, and no separate licence box for it.Typical pay$95kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodStructural EngineerMake sure buildings and bridges stand up. A civil engineering specialty with a master's, a stamp, and the liability that comes with it.Typical pay$95kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodTransportation EngineerDesign the roads, intersections, transit lines and signals that decide how a city moves.Typical pay$101kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodWater Resources EngineerDesign the pipes, dams and flood defences that move water safely. A four-year engineering degree, then a licence.Typical pay$101kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGood
Technologists
6Chemical TechnologistRun the tests that decide whether a product, a batch of water or a shipment of fuel is safe to release. Two years of college.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodDrafting TechnologistTurn rough ideas into the exact drawings and 3D models that get built. One to three years of college.Typical pay$66kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateElectrical Engineering TechnologistDesign, test and commission electrical systems beside the engineers. A two-year college diploma gets you in.Typical pay$74kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGoodEngineering TechnologistThe hands-on half of every engineering office. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, then drafting, testing and site work.Typical pay$70kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandGoodHealth and Safety OfficerWalk the site, find what will hurt someone, and get it fixed before it does. A diploma plus experience.Typical pay$85kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandGoodMechanical Engineering TechnologistDraw, test and fix the moving parts of machines and buildings. Two years of college, then a job on the plant floor and at a desk.Typical pay$73kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGood
Architecture and planning
7ArchitectDesign buildings and take legal responsibility for them. Two degrees, a long internship and an exam before you can use the title.Typical pay$85kTo qualify8 to 11 yrsDemandModerateArchitectural TechnologistTurn an architect's ideas into drawings a builder can use. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, Revit and the building code.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandGoodGIS AnalystTurn location data into maps and answers. GIS (geographic information systems) work sits behind city planning, utilities, mining and emergency response.Typical pay$79kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateLand SurveyorDecide where property lines really are. A protected licence, a long qualification, and work that never runs out.Typical pay$88kTo qualify6 to 9 yrsDemandGoodLandscape ArchitectParks, streets, campuses and the land around buildings. A design degree, two years of practice and a four-part exam.Typical pay$85kTo qualify6 to 9 yrsDemandModerateSurvey TechnologistRun the instruments that put buildings, roads and property lines in the right place. Two years of college and you are working.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodUrban PlannerDecide what gets built where. A planning degree, two years on the job, then a professional title. Expect public meetings and politics.Typical pay$96kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandGood
Design
2Industrial DesignerDesign the objects people buy: products, furniture, vehicles. A 4-year degree and a portfolio. A small market in Canada, a big one in the US.Typical pay$75kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModerateInterior DesignerPlan the inside of buildings so they work, pass code and look right. A 4-year degree, two years of practice and a national exam. Not decorating.Typical pay$62kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandModerate
Creative
27Design
4AnimatorYou make drawings and models move, frame by frame, for films, series and games.Typical pay$65kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandLimitedFashion DesignerYou design clothing and accessories, then work with pattern makers and factories to get them made.Typical pay$65kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandLimitedGraphic DesignerLogos, websites, packaging, apps. A portfolio matters more than a diploma.Typical pay$65kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateIllustratorYou draw for a living: books, games, magazines, packaging. The portfolio decides everything.Typical pay$65kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandLimited
Art and craft
2Ceramic ArtistYou throw, hand-build, glaze and fire clay, and sell the results at markets, shops and galleries.Typical pay$42kTo qualifyup to 3 yrsDemandModerateVisual ArtistYou make paintings, sculpture, photographs or installations and sell them through galleries, commissions and grants.Typical pay$62kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandLimited
Writing and media
7AuthorYou write books and long pieces for a living, usually alongside other writing work that pays the bills.Typical pay$77kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandModerateBroadcasterHost, announce and present on radio, television and podcasts. Small pay at the start, big pay if you get known.Typical pay$58kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandLimitedCopywriterWrite the words that sell things: ads, websites, emails, packaging, scripts.Typical pay$77kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateEditorYou take someone else's writing and make it clear, correct and fit for its reader.Typical pay$72kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateJournalistYou find out what happened, check it, and tell people clearly and fast.Typical pay$77kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandLimitedTechnical WriterYou explain complicated products clearly: help pages, manuals, procedures and developer guides.Typical pay$75kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandLimitedTranslator and InterpreterMove meaning between languages, in writing or out loud, without adding or losing anything.Typical pay$71kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerate
Film, TV and music
9Broadcast TechnicianKeep TV, radio and live streams on the air. Cameras, audio, transmitters and the gear nobody sees.Typical pay$77kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateCamera OperatorRun the camera on film, television, live sport and news. Heavy gear, long days, union rates.Typical pay$76kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerateComposerWrite music for film, TV, games, ads and the concert stage. No licence, no gatekeeper, and very little money at the start.Typical pay$36kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandLimitedFilm DirectorDecide what every shot, performance and cut is trying to say, then get a hundred people to deliver it.Typical pay$85kTo qualify4 to 10 yrsDemandModerateFilm ProducerFind the story, find the money, hire the people, and carry the risk from first meeting to final delivery.Typical pay$85kTo qualify3 to 8 yrsDemandModerateMusicianPlay or sing for money. Almost everyone does it by stacking gigs, teaching and session work together.Typical pay$33kTo qualify2 to 10 yrsDemandLimitedPhotographerWeddings, portraits, products, news, sport. Most photographers run a small business, not a job.Typical pay$50kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandModerateSound EngineerRecord, mix and repair sound for music, film, games and live shows. One year of training, then years of ears.Typical pay$68kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandModerateVideo EditorCut raw footage into something that holds attention. The last person who gets to decide what the story is.Typical pay$72kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandGood
Performing
3ActorFilm, TV, theatre, voice and commercials. Good money per day of work, and most people do not get many days.Typical pay$50kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandLimitedChoreographerMake the movement other people perform. Almost everyone in this job danced first.Typical pay$85kTo qualify4 to 10 yrsDemandModerateDancerBallet, contemporary, musicals, commercial work. The training starts as a child and the career ends early.Typical pay$69kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandLimited
Museums and heritage
2Air
6Air Traffic ControllerPaid a salary from the first day of training. Most people who apply never get in.Typical pay$114kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodAirline PilotFly people across the country for a living. The training bill is big and the seniority ladder is slow.Typical pay$108kTo qualify4 to 7 yrsDemandGoodDrone PilotCheap and fast to get certified. Turning it into a full-time income is the hard part.Typical pay$60kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateFlight AttendantHired and trained by the airline in weeks. You are there for safety first and service second.Typical pay$65kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateFlight DispatcherPlan the route, pick the fuel, watch the weather. On many flights you share control with the captain.Typical pay$114kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandModerateHelicopter PilotFly the machine that can land anywhere. Most of the work is in the bush, not the city.Typical pay$108kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Road
5Bus DriverLicensed in a few months, then hired by a transit system that trains you and pays a pension.Typical pay$52kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodDelivery DriverThe quickest job to start on this site. Watch for the versions where you pay for the van, the fuel and the insurance.Typical pay$42kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodLetter CarrierOne employer, one union, and a route you walk in every kind of weather.Typical pay$60kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateTow Truck OperatorShow up when someone's day has gone wrong. Several provinces now licence the whole industry.Typical pay$55kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateTruck DriverLicensed in a few months. Everything in every store got there on a truck.Typical pay$55kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGood
Rail
3Locomotive EngineerRun freight and passenger trains across the country. The railway hires you first, then trains you.Typical pay$104kTo qualify3 to 6 yrsDemandModerateRail Traffic ControllerSit in a control centre and decide where every train on your territory goes next.Typical pay$85kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerateRailway ConductorRun the train crew, switch the cars and own the paperwork. Hired off a high school diploma and trained on pay.Typical pay$90kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandModerate
Sea
5Coast Guard OfficerSearch and rescue, icebreaking and buoy tending on a federal ship. The training is four years and the government pays you to do it.Typical pay$86kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodDeckhandThe entry door to working at sea. A short safety course, a medical, and you can be on a boat this season.Typical pay$58kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateLongshore WorkerLoad and unload the ships that carry almost everything you own. Union work, hard to get into, hard to leave.Typical pay$68kTo qualify1 to 5 yrsDemandModerateMarine Engineering OfficerKeep a ship's engines, power and systems running while it is a thousand kilometres from a repair shop.Typical pay$77kTo qualify3 to 5 yrsDemandGoodShip OfficerNavigate and command commercial ships. You train as a cadet at sea, not in a lecture hall.Typical pay$86kTo qualify3 to 5 yrsDemandGood
Logistics
2Logistics CoordinatorPlan how goods get from a factory to a shelf, and fix it when a shipment goes missing.Typical pay$61kTo qualify1 to 3 yrsDemandGoodTransport DispatcherMatch loads to drivers, fix problems on the road, and keep a whole fleet moving from one desk.Typical pay$58kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandModerate
Kitchen
3ChefStart tomorrow, no degree. Long hours, low starting pay, and a real path to running your own kitchen.Typical pay$48kTo qualifyup to 3 yrsDemandGoodCookGet hired in a week with no schooling, learn a trade on the line, and take the skill anywhere in the country.Typical pay$37kTo qualifyup to 3 yrsDemandGoodPastry ChefRun the sweet side of a kitchen. Early mornings, precise recipes, and better pay than most cooking jobs.Typical pay$48kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Front of house
5BaristaThe easiest real job to get in Canada, and a skilled craft if you stay. Just know the pay ceiling is low.Typical pay$34kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodBartenderRun the bar, control the room, and get paid in wages plus tips. One short certificate is all the law requires.Typical pay$42kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandGoodRestaurant ManagerRun the room, the schedule and the money. The one hospitality job with a real salary, and the one that eats your weekends.Typical pay$54kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandGoodRestaurant ServerThe fastest job in the country to get hired for, where tips decide what you actually take home.Typical pay$38kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodSommelierThe wine expert on a restaurant floor. Years of study and tasting for a job that only exists in a few hundred rooms in Canada.Typical pay$38kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerate
Hotels and travel
5Hotel Front Desk AgentCheck guests in, fix what went wrong, hold the whole building together from one counter.Typical pay$40kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandGoodHotel ManagerRun a building full of strangers, staff and beds. The pay is real, the phone never stops.Typical pay$79kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerateOutdoor Adventure GuideTake people up mountains, down rivers and into the backcountry, and bring all of them home.Typical pay$43kTo qualify1 to 6 yrsDemandModerateTour GuideGet paid to explain a place to people who have never seen it. Seasonal, social, and better paid than it looks once tips are counted.Typical pay$42kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateTravel AgentPlan other people's trips and fix them when they fall apart. In Ontario you need to pass an exam first.Typical pay$50kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandModerate
Events
2Casino DealerRun the table, pay the winners, count everything twice. Trained in weeks, watched by cameras all shift.Typical pay$48kTo qualifyup to 1 yrDemandModerateEvent PlannerTurn a budget and a date into a room full of people who think it ran itself.Typical pay$59kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Life and lab
9BiochemistWork out the chemistry inside living cells, for a drug company, a hospital lab or a university.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 9 yrsDemandModerateBiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateChemistAnalyse, formulate and improve materials for industry, government or a research lab.Typical pay$80kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateFood ScientistDesign what goes in the package, and make sure it is safe, stable and the same every time.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodForensic ScientistAnalyse evidence in a government lab and defend the result in court. Very few jobs, and they go to chemists and biologists.Typical pay$80kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandLimitedLaboratory TechnicianRun the tests that keep water, food, fuel and medicine safe. Two years of college and you are working.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateMarine BiologistStudy ocean life on three coasts. Popular, competitive, and mostly funded by fisheries and government science.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandLimitedMicrobiologistWork with bacteria, viruses and fungi in a hospital, a brewery, a water plant or a vaccine lab.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateWildlife BiologistCount, track and manage wild animals so governments and companies can decide what happens to their habitat.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerate
Physics, space and numbers
4AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.Typical pay$117kTo qualify9 to 12 yrsDemandLimitedMathematicianProve things, model things, and solve problems other people cannot state clearly yet.Typical pay$106kTo qualify4 to 10 yrsDemandModeratePhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.Typical pay$117kTo qualify8 to 11 yrsDemandModerateStatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.Typical pay$106kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGood
Earth and weather
4GeologistRead rocks to find metals, water and oil, and to work out what the ground will do next.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandModerateHydrologistWork out where water goes: floods, droughts, groundwater and the rivers a city drinks from.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 8 yrsDemandGoodMeteorologistForecast storms, warn people in time, and study how the atmosphere is changing.Typical pay$112kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateOceanographerMeasure the ocean: its currents, chemistry, life and ice. Often from a ship, in bad weather.Typical pay$104kTo qualify4 to 10 yrsDemandModerate
Environment and conservation
4EcologistStudy how living things and their habitats fit together, then tell governments and builders what a project will do to them.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateEnvironmental ScientistMeasure pollution, assess projects before they are built, and hold industry to the rules.Typical pay$94kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandGoodEnvironmental TechnicianTake the samples, run the instruments and gather the field data the reports are built on. Two years of college gets you in.Typical pay$70kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodPark WardenEnforce the law inside national parks. Peace officer powers, a backcountry office and very few positions.Typical pay$75kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandLimited
Farming, forestry and fishing
7AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.Typical pay$83kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandGoodAquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.Typical pay$67kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandGoodCommercial FisherCatch fish, crab or lobster for a living. High pay in a good season, and one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.Typical pay$58kTo qualifyup to 2 yrsDemandModerateFarmerRun a business that grows food. Long hours, big machinery, and weather you cannot control.Typical pay$62kTo qualifyup to 4 yrsDemandModerateForesterDecide how a forest gets cut, protected and regrown, and sign your name to the plan.Typical pay$98kTo qualify5 to 7 yrsDemandGoodForestry TechnicianThe person who actually measures the forest: plots, plants, roads, cut blocks and regrowth.Typical pay$69kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandGoodGreenhouse GrowerRun the crop inside a glass building: light, water, feed and pests, twelve months a year.Typical pay$45kTo qualifyup to 3 yrsDemandGood
Social services
4Career CounsellorHelp people figure out what to do for work, then help them actually get hired.Typical pay$62kTo qualify2 to 6 yrsDemandModerateCommunity Service WorkerSit with people on the worst day of their life and help them find food, housing, income and a way forward.Typical pay$54kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGoodRecreation CoordinatorRun the programs a town lives on: swim lessons, hockey ice, day camps, seniors drop-ins and the summer festival.Typical pay$64kTo qualify2 to 4 yrsDemandModerateSettlement WorkerHelp newcomers to Canada find housing, schools, health cards and work in their first months here.Typical pay$54kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerate
Government
3Foreign Service OfficerRepresent Canada abroad: diplomacy, trade, aid and helping Canadians in trouble overseas.Typical pay$91kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandLimitedPolicy AnalystResearch a problem, weigh the options, and write the advice a minister or a city council acts on.Typical pay$89kTo qualify4 to 6 yrsDemandModerateTax AuditorOpen a company's books and work out whether the tax return tells the truth.Typical pay$84kTo qualify4 to 5 yrsDemandModerate
Faith and end of life
2Funeral DirectorTake care of a family and a body in the days after a death, and get every legal detail right.Typical pay$65kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandModerateReligious LeaderLead a congregation: worship, weddings, funerals, counselling and a community that calls you at midnight.Typical pay$57kTo qualify3 to 7 yrsDemandLimited