Canada's job market is brimming with opportunities for immigrants. Whether you're a skilled professional or a new entrant into the workforce, there's a place for you in the Canadian job landscape. A recent report by human resources giant Randstad Canada shows strong demand for workers from all backgrounds, especially in skilled trades, e-commerce, and supply chains.
The country is experiencing a massive demand for workers in the technology, healthcare, and professional services sectors. Still, employers are also looking to fill many good-paying positions requiring relatively little formal training. The pandemic has led to an increase in online shopping and a resulting need for supply chain jobs like production supervisors, warehouse workers, and drivers.
Let's look at Randstad Canada’s Top Jobs for 2023, which range from tech roles to trade positions:
- Developer: Developers can expect to earn $68,000 to $155,000 based on the position’s level.
- HR Manager: Human resources managers can expect to earn $75,000 to $156,000.
- Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical engineers in Canada make between $66,000 to $131,000.
- Welder: Welders can command salaries from $40,000 to $74,000.
- Accounting Technician/Bookkeeper: Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Canada earn from $61,000 to $114,000 annually.
- Registered Nurse: Registered nurses in Canada make between $68,000 and $94,000 annually based on the position’s level.
- Warehouse Worker: Warehouse workers earn from $17 to $29/hour, or from $33,150 to $56,550 per year based on a standard, 37.5-hour work week.
- Customer Service Representative: These service professionals make between $43,000 and $74,000 annually.
- Driver: Drivers earn between $42,000 and $65,000 annually based on their position.
- Sales Associate: Sales associates make from $46,000 to $84,000 in Canada.
- Administrative Assistant: Their annual compensation ranges from $47,000 to $99,000 based on the position’s level.
- Business Analyst: Business analysts earn between $62,000 and $142,000.
- Production Supervisor: Production supervisors earn from $53,000 to $114,000.
- Digital Marketing Coordinator: These marketing experts make from $62,000 to $122,000 annually.