📈 In Demand Careers

In Demand Careers in Canada

The Canadian careers with the most job openings expected from 2024 to 2033 in Canada’s official projections (COPS), with the national median wage and how easy jobs are to find.

🎯 All Careers🔧 No University Degree🎓 University Degree🏛️ Management Roles

Job Bank and Canada’s official projections publish one figure per occupation (NOC 2021). Where several careers belong to the same occupation, they show the same figure and share a rank, and the card says so.

🏆 Top 3 In Demand
🏛️ Management Roles — Ranked by Openings
1
Franchise Owner
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$88,900
156,600 openings 2024–2033
Fair
1
Store Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$88,900
156,600 openings 2024–2033
Fair
1
Parts Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$88,900
156,600 openings 2024–2033
Fair
1
Dealership General Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$88,900
156,600 openings 2024–2033
Fair
1
Dive Shop Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$88,900
156,600 openings 2024–2033
Fair
1
Retail Operations Director
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$88,900
156,600 openings 2024–2033
Fair
10
Home Builder / Renovation Contractor
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
CA$46,800
72,400 openings 2024–2033
Good
11
IT Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Information Security Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Data Analytics Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
IT Director
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Program Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Chief Information Officer
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Chief Technology Officer
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Chief Data Officer
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Incident Response Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Technical Program Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Chief Information Security Officer
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
CISO / Security Leadership
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
VP of Machine Learning
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
AI Research Director
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
11
Chief AI Officer
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012), which 16 careers on this list share.
CA$138,700
68,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Farmer
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Dairy Farmer
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Farm Manager
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Rancher
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Beekeeper
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Crop Farmer
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Aquaculture Farmer
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Organic Farmer
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Livestock Farm Manager
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
27
Fish Hatchery Manager
Resources · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020), which 10 careers on this list share.
CA$62,400
52,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Plant Manager
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Production Manager
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Demand Planner
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Industrial Production Manager
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Supply Chain Analyst
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Quality Assurance Manager
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Quality Control Manager
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
37
Supply Chain Coordinator
Manufacturing · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010), which 9 careers on this list share.
CA$109,900
46,700 openings 2024–2033
Fair
46
Construction Manager
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Construction managers (NOC 70010), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$101,300
44,600 openings 2024–2033
Good
46
Construction Project Manager
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Construction managers (NOC 70010), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$101,300
44,600 openings 2024–2033
Good
46
Construction Superintendent
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Construction managers (NOC 70010), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$101,300
44,600 openings 2024–2033
Good
46
Project Manager (Construction)
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Construction managers (NOC 70010), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$101,300
44,600 openings 2024–2033
Good
46
Project Coordinator
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Construction managers (NOC 70010), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$101,300
44,600 openings 2024–2033
Good
46
Construction Management
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Construction managers (NOC 70010), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$101,300
44,600 openings 2024–2033
Good
52
Hotel Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Front Office Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Resort Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Guest Services Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Hospitality Director
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Hotel Management
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Hotel General Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
52
Resort Operations Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031), which 8 careers on this list share.
CA$79,000
34,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
60
Restaurant Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$54,100
33,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
60
Catering Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$54,100
33,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
60
Banquet Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$54,100
33,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
60
Food Service Director
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$54,100
33,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
60
Restaurant General Manager
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$54,100
33,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
60
Food & Beverage Director
Sales & Service · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030), which 6 careers on this list share.
CA$54,100
33,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Finance Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Corporate Controller
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
FP&A Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Financial Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Aviation Treasurer
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Corporate Treasurer
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Risk Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Airline Finance Director
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Corporate Finance Director
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Corporate Finance Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
66
Tax Director
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Financial managers (NOC 10010), which 11 careers on this list share.
CA$123,700
32,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
77
Healthcare Administrator
Health · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in health care (NOC 30010), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
27,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
77
Nurse Manager
Health · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in health care (NOC 30010), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
27,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
77
Hospital Administrator
Health · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in health care (NOC 30010), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
27,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
80
Chief Financial Officer
Management · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (NOC 00012), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$200,000
25,900 openings 2024–2033
Fair
80
Chief Executive Officer
Management · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (NOC 00012), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$200,000
25,900 openings 2024–2033
Fair
82
Human Resources Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Human resources managers (NOC 10011), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$120,000
22,400 openings 2024–2033
Fair
82
Talent Acquisition Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Human resources managers (NOC 10011), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$120,000
22,400 openings 2024–2033
Fair
84
Marketing Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 10022), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
21,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
84
Brand Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 10022), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
21,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
84
Public Relations Manager
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 10022), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
21,000 openings 2024–2033
Fair
87
Real Estate Broker
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 10020), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$123,200
19,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
87
Real Estate Developer
Business · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 10020), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$123,200
19,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
87
Nonprofit Program Director
Education & Law · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
CA$91,400
19,100 openings 2024–2033
Fair
90
Software Engineering Manager
Sciences · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
CA$149,300
16,500 openings 2024–2033
Fair
90
Facilities Manager
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
CA$94,000
16,500 openings 2024–2033
Fair
92
School Principal
Education & Law · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
16,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
92
Vice-Principal
Education & Law · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021), which 2 careers on this list share.
CA$115,000
16,300 openings 2024–2033
Fair
94
Logistics Manager
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in transportation (NOC 70020), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$110,000
15,800 openings 2024–2033
Fair
94
Supply Chain Manager
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in transportation (NOC 70020), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$110,000
15,800 openings 2024–2033
Fair
94
Transportation Manager
Trades · Management role
⏳ Requires 5+ yrs experience
The figure is for the whole occupation group, Managers in transportation (NOC 70020), which 3 careers on this list share.
CA$110,000
15,800 openings 2024–2033
Fair
💡 Why these careers are in demand
Retirements open many jobs
Many of the job openings in Canada’s official projections come from workers retiring, not only from new jobs being created. As a large generation leaves the workforce, employers need people to replace them in almost every field.
Health care keeps growing
An aging population needs more care, so demand for health care and home care workers keeps rising. Many health occupations are among those Canada’s projections expect to have more job openings than job seekers.
Skilled trades need new workers
Many tradespeople are nearing retirement, and construction and repair work keep demand for the trades steady. Several skilled trades are among the occupations Canada’s projections expect to face shortages.
More openings than job seekers
Canada’s projections compare the job openings expected in each occupation with the number of new job seekers. Where openings are expected to outnumber job seekers, finding work is usually easier, which is what Job availability on each card shows.

About the In Demand Careers in Canada List

This list ranks every Canadian career on CareerLookAI by the job openings Canada’s official projections (the Canadian Occupational Projection System, COPS) expect for its occupation from 2024 to 2033: new jobs, and jobs left open by people retiring or moving on.

Use the education filters to match the list to your situation: No University Degree covers careers you can start through college, an apprenticeship, high school or on-the-job training (NOC TEER 2 to 5); University Degree covers careers that usually need one (TEER 1); Management Roles covers TEER 0, which is marked as a senior role because Statistics Canada describes it as generally needing a significant level of experience.

Job openings and Job Availability are national figures for the whole occupation group. Wages: Job Bank (2025), the national median. Job openings and Job Availability: the Canadian Occupational Projection System 2024–2033. Education level and senior roles: the TEER category of the National Occupational Classification 2021. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.