The Most In-demand & Highest Paying Jobs in Canada

Last updated on 09th Jul 2020, Blog, General

9 The Most In-demand and Highest Paying Jobs in Canada 2020

9. Public Administration Director

Job Description:

Public administration directors lead large branches of government services, ensuring policies and programs are implemented. This means developing those programs, monitoring and planning budgets, and hiring and training staff.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree in social science, law or business administration along with several years of experience in the field.

Salary:

The median salary is about $110,000, making it one of the highest paid jobs in government bureaucracy. Public administration directors have seen a 13% increase in wages over the past five years.

Career Opportunity:

Governments create and cut programs based on priority, budget and which political party is in charge—making some positions in this field less stable than others.

8. Scientific Research Manager

Job Description:

You’ll oversee the technical work done by your employer, which might be an architectural firm, a statistical service or a scientific department. You’ll plan and direct the firm or department’s activities, assign and review technical work and recruit staff.

Job Qualifications:

If you’re working in architecture or landscape architecture, you’ll need a related degree along with licensing. Scientific managers will need a Master’s or doctoral degree in science. Finally, you’ll need several years of related experience.

Salary:

The median salary for a scientific research manager is $102,000.

Career Opportunity:

Five years from now, the government predicts there will be slightly more jobs than people looking for work.

7. Engineering Manager

Job description:

Engineers need someone to tell them what to do. That someone could be you! Engineering managers plan, oversee and evaluate projects. They work in both the private and public sectors, including consulting firms and scientific research companies.

Job qualifications:

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in engineering for most positions along with some experience, ideally in a supervisory role. Also required is licensing as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by the province or territory you work in.

Salary:

Engineering managers earn a median salary of about $106,000.

Career Opportunity:

By 2024, the government expects there will be slightly more jobs than job seekers.

6. Pipefitting Supervisor

Job Description:

A pipefitting supervisor coordinates the heat, oil and water systems in everything from family homes to large industrial or commercial facilities. They order materials, schedule work activities and make sure everything works safely.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll need to finish secondary school at minimum. After that, it’s a path familiar to tradespeople: a period of apprenticeship, followed by certification, and then earn several years as a fully qualified worker.

Salary:

The median salary for a pipefitter supervisor sits at about $81,000, but first, you’ll have to receive lower pay as first an apprentice, then as a journeyman/woman.

Career Opportunity:

Expect 1.25 open positions for contractors and supervisors in the pipefitting trades for every job seeker five years from now. Over the past five years, the number of people employed in this job has increased 51%.

5. Mining & Quarrying Supervisor

Job Description:

A mining and quarrying supervisor oversees workers who extract coal, minerals and ore from the ground. These supervisors may operate heavy machinery, monitor workers’ safety and perform administrative work like ordering materials and supplies.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll need to complete at least secondary school; some advanced positions requiring you to finish a college or university program in mining or engineering. Most supervisor roles also require several years of experience in the field. Many provinces and territories require certification for positions like underground or coal mining supervisor.

Salary:

The median salary for this position is $83,200, and has seen a 25% wage increase over the past five years.

Career Opportunity:

It’s no secret that mining plays a big part in Canada’s economy. The profession has seen a 29% increase in employees over the past five years.

4. Power Systems Electrician

Job Description:

Thank a power systems electrician next time you flip on a light switch. These professionals install, maintain, test and repair the equipment that keeps the electrical grid running.

Job Qualifications:

This job usually requires a high school diploma and the completion of a four-year apprenticeship program.

Salary:

Power systems electricians make a median salary of $86,000.

Career Opportunity:

Five years from now, the government predicts there will be a balanced number of job openings and job seekers.

3. Utilities Manager

Job Description:

Water, electrical power, natural gas—if it’s a utility, these managers take care of it. Whether it’s in the public or private sector, utility managers supervise the facilities, plants, and distribution systems that bring the power to the people.

Job Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or diploma related to your chosen field: electrical engineering for power utilities, oil and gas engineering for natural gas distribution, and so on. You’ll need to be experienced as a supervisor before moving up, though.

Salary:

The median annual pay cheque of a utility manager comes in at about $114,000, with broad variation based on the kind of utility.

Career Opportunity:

The government predicts that for managers in manufacturing and utilities, there will be 3,100 new job openings through 2024, with only 2,900 job seekers to fill them. That spells opportunity, but since these are senior positions you’ll need to be able to demonstrate proven experience.

2. Dentist

Job Description:

You know what a dentist does (If not, you’re due for a checkup). Dentists keep your teeth and mouth healthy by diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll need one to four years of pre-dentistry university studies or, in Quebec, a college diploma in the sciences. After that, you’ll need a university degree from a recognized dental program. Plus, you’ll need to be licensed by a provincial or territorial regulatory body. Moving into specialized practice requires additional training.

Salary:

The median salary for a dentist is $93,600.

Job Outlook:

The number of dentists has increased 63% over the past five years. The government predicts that growth will continue, with more jobs than people looking for work in the field by 2024.

1. Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

As the population ages, careers in the healthcare industry are becoming increasingly in demand. These primary health-care providers work with doctors and other professionals to provide a variety of services. In addition to nurse practitioners, this job category includes physician assistants and midwives. People in this field might work in a hospital, a community clinic or a birthing centre. Your job duties could include anything from administering vaccinations to delivering babies.

Job Qualifications:

The requirements for these jobs vary depending on the type of work. Nurse practitioners usually need a Master’s degree in nursing, while physician assistants and midwives require university degrees in related programs. Depending on the province you live in and the type of job, you may also need to register with a regulatory body.

Salary:

People in this job category earn a median salary of $104,000.

Career Opportunity:

The number of people employed in this field has increased 75% over the last five years. By 2024, the government predicts there will be more jobs in this field than people looking for work.