Best Jobs In Canada

Best Jobs In Canada

Canada had new enrollment of approximately 1/4th of the university students and 16.3% of the college students for the year 2017-18. India ranks among top 3 countries whose population migrated to the country for higher studies. One of the major reasons for this is availability of high paying jobs in Canada and easy PR policies. Medical professionals and managers have the highest salaries among them.

COVID 19 Effect on Jobs

COVID 19 Effect on Jobs in Canada

Canada had an unemployment rate of only 5.5% in January 2020 which rose to approximately 14% in April 2020 because of COVID-19. However, a drop of 4% has been observed in July 2020. Accommodation, food services and retail sectors are most affected and laid-off more than 50% of its workers.

Industry-wise Layoffs in Canada (April 2020)

Demand for healthcare workers is, however, still remains among one of the high paying jobs in Canada. Also, many other industries are picking up the pace again. Canada is still accepting applications for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) with some changes in document requirements such as biometric. If an international student is continuing his education online due to COVID-19 and has a valid study permit, he/she is eligible to apply for PGWP.

Popular High Paying Jobs in Canada

Following are some of the high paying jobs in Canada, as per the data collected pre-COVID:

Surgeon

Average Annual Pay: 207,317 CAD

Job Profile: Neurosurgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Physician

Qualification Required: MD with residency program in desired specialization

Canada is one of the considered best countries for health services. However, per capita doctors are low in number here compared to other countries like Austria, Norway, etc. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada ranked 24th among 30 countries with 2.8 doctors per 1000 people. Hence, a large number of positions are vacant in the country for doctors.

Employment growth rate of General Practitioners and Family Physicians is projected to be the second highest in Canada, according to Jobs Bank. By 2019 -28, 50,900 new jobs are expected to be created with only 19,400 new doctors entering the field to fill them. Thus, to eliminate this shortage, more number of graduates will be required.

Psychiatrist

Average Pay: 168,654 CAD

Job Profile: Patient Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Qualification Required: MD with Psychiatric Residency

A psychiatrist deals with the treatment of mental disorders. 48,500 people were employed in this profession in 2018. This is projected to grow by 32,500 from 2019 -28. Comparatively, the new job seekers entering the field are expected to be only 20,000. This will include 22% of the graduates from outside Canada, as per Jobs Bank Canada.

Not only Psychiatry is among the high paying jobs in Canada, it also has a huge demand for professionals. Students are required to pass an exam by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons after graduation to practise as a psychiatrist in Canada.

Dentist

Average Pay: 116,842 CAD

Job Profile: Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Office Administrator

Qualification Required: DDS (Masters in Dentistry)

One of the most prestigious and high paying jobs in Canada is that of a Dentist. It is a field of medicine specializing in preventing diseases related to teeth and mouth. According to Job Banks of Canada, 12,200 new jobs are expected to be created from 2019 – 28 for dentists with only 7,000 new job seekers entering the market. This gap in demand and supply creates a huge opportunity for international students.

In Canada, students are required to complete a bachelor’s degree and a 4 year masters in dentistry (DDS) to become a dentist. Currently, this country has 10 accredited dental schools including University of Toronto and McGill University. Although the tuition fees is quite high, earnings at the entry-level ie. 99,000 CAD is almost equivalent to the tuition fees. This can go up to 150,000 CAD per annum with 10 years of experience.

Utilities Manager

Average Annual Pay: 115,000 CAD

Job Profile: Power Plant Manager, Mining & Quarrying Supervisor, Power Systems Electrician

Qualification Required: Bachelors or diploma preferably in engineering in related field

Utilities Managers supervise the functions of utilities companies such as water, electricity, power, natural gas, etc. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the facilities that distribution systems that supply these utilities to people. Unlike above mentioned occupations, demand for Utilities Manager is lower than the supply. Over the period of 2019 – 28, 31,700 news jobs are expected to be arising whereas 35,000 new job seekers will be available to fill them.

Engineering Managers

Average Pay: 106,000 CAD

Job Profile: Quality Control Manager, Product Engineer, Design Manager

Qualification Required: Masters in Engineering Management in Canada or equivalent

As the term suggests, an Engineering Manager is responsible for supervising the engineering teams and guiding them towards completion of a project. Their salary in Canada might be high but their demand is low with only 36,700 employees in 2018. As per Job Banks Canada, 17,900 new graduates are expected to enter in this job marketing by 2019 – 28 whereas only 15,200 jobs will be generated. Hence, the competition in the job market is also high. Still, graduates are attracted towards this profession as it is one of the high paying jobs in Canada.

Construction Manager

Average Annual Pay: 92,052 CAD

Job Profile: Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Inspector, Project Coordinator

Qualification Required: Bachelor/Masters in Civil Engineering in Canada or related field

Construction Managers supervise the construction of buildings, roads, and other structures. Their responsibilities include creating plans, coordinating with clients and managing a team of workers. Job market of Construction Managers in Canada are somewhat balanced with projected demand of 28,000 jobs against 31,100 graduates from 2019 to 2028. However, the good thing is new jobs are expected to be created by expansion and not by retirement. This demonstrates the growth of industry as a whole which further creates more opportunities.

IT Manager

Average Annual Pay: 85,074 CAD

Job Profile: IT Director, Senior IT Manager, IT Operations Manager

Qualification Required: Bachelors in CS in Canada or diploma preferably in engineering in related field

The responsibility of an IT Manager is to devise information technology strategies, research solutions and manage staff. The salary is lower than that of doctors and dentists but becoming an IT Manager in Canada is also comparatively easier. Just a bachelors or masters degree in computer science, information technology or related field is required. A graduate of Masters in CS in Canada earns 29% more than a person with a bachelor’s degree.

Pilot

Average Annual Pay: 85,000 CAD

Job Profile: Airline Pilot, Copilot, Flight Engineers,

Qualification Required: BBA in Canada or BS in Aviation, Associate or Diploma degrees also accepted

Pilots can be for commercial flights, defence services or government-owned aviation services, Their job is to ensure safe passage on air. According to Jobs Bank Canada, this sector has a stable job market with the total number of jobs created being equal to the number of new pilots entering the field. Toronto hires the highest number of Pilots in all of Canada as Toronto Pearson International Airport is the busiest airport in North America.

Lawyers

Average Annual Pay: 73,304 CAD

Job Profile: Legal Counsel, Attorney/Lawyer, General Counsel

Qualification Required: LLM in Canada or equivalent

Lawyers or Attorneys give advice and manage other legal obligations of their clients (could be a single entity or organization). Over 106,000 people were employed in this occupation in the year 2018, as per the data of Jobs Bank Canada. Detailed analysis showed that 46,000 new jobs will be created for judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries from 2019 – 28 which is approximately equal to new LLM graduates entering the market.

Marketing Manager

Average Annual Pay: 62,885 CAD

Job Profile: Marketing Director, Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager

Qualification Required: MBA in Canada or MS with specialization in Marketing

Marketing Managers are responsible for maintaining and enhancing the brand value of products/services. They devise techniques, campaigns and strategies to encourage brand awareness. MBA in Canada with specialization in marketing is preferred by companies hiring Marketing Managers. However, graduates of MS degree in management or marketing are also eligible for this position.

High Paying Jobs after Diploma

Conclusion

The above are some of the best jobs in Canada recommended for everyone intending to migrate to Canada, we hope this article served a good purpose.