September 06, 2018
Are you happy with the career path you've chosen? Perhaps you're still in school and you're trying to figure out what to do later in in life, or maybe you've been working the same old job for way too long and you simply need a change.
Well look no further! Maclean's just came out with their 2018 list of the best jobs in Canada.
READ ALSO: Nintendo Canada Wants To Hire And Pay You Good Money This Christmas
The jobs were ranked according to their salary, qualification, and employment prospects.
Here are the top 25 best jobs in Canada 2018:
25. Scientific Research Manager
- Salary: $100,000
- Qualifications: Master’s or doctoral degree in science
- Employment prospects: High demand by 2023
24. Head Nurse & Medical Supervisor
- Salary: $83,000.
- Qualifications: Degree or diploma in registered nursing
- Employment prospects: Balanced Demand by 2023
23. Software Engineer
- Salary: $90,000.
- Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in computer science
- Employment prospects: 25% growth in the last 5 years
22. Economic Development Director
- Salary: $113,000
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment prospects: Lag in recent years
21. Aerospace Engineer
- Salary: $90,000
- Qualifications: Engineering degree
- Employment prospects: Plenty of mobility
20. Construction Manager
- Salary: $80,000
- Qualifications: University degree
- Employment prospects: Upward trend in recent years
19. Computer Systems Manager
- Salary: $103,000
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s
- Employment prospects: 40% growth in the last 5 years
18. Specialized Engineer
- Salary: $85,000
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD
- Employment prospects: Plenty of mobility
17. Mining & Quarrying Supervisor
- Salary: $80,600
- Qualifications: High School Degree
- Employment prospects: 19% growth in the last 5 years
16. Telecommunications Manager
- Salary: $85,000
- Qualifications: University degree
- Employment prospects: Low demand
15. Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist
- Salary: $83,000
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in audiology or speech-language pathology
- Employment prospects: 48% growth in the last 5 years
14. Pilot & Flying Instructor
- Salary: $78,000
- Qualifications: High School and Aviation School
- Employment prospects: High demand
13. Dentist
- Salary: $77,000.
- Qualifications: University degree from a recognized dental program
- Employment prospects: High demand
12. Statistician or Actuary
- Salary: $89,000
- Qualifications: Graduate degree in math or statistics
- Employment prospects: Moderate demand
11. Air Traffic Controller
- Salary: $85,000
- Qualifications: Air traffic controller’s licence
- Employment prospects: High demand
10. Marketing & Public Relations Manager
- Salary: $83,000
- Qualifications: University degree or college diploma in communications
- Employment prospects: Moderate demand
9. Veterinarian
- Salary: $95,000.
- Qualifications: Five-year university degree in veterinary medicine
- Employment prospects: Moderate demand
8. Banking & Credit Manager
- Salary: $95,000
- Qualifications: University degree or college diploma in business administration
- Employment prospects: Moderate demand
7. Business Executive
- Salary: $107,000
- Qualifications: University degree and lots of experience
- Employment prospects: Low demand
6. Health Care Manager
- Salary: $96,000
- Qualifications: Many years of training
- Employment prospects: High demand
5. Public administration director
- Salary: $114,000
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social science
- Employment prospects: Moderate demand
4. Pharmacist
- Salary: $104,000
- Qualifications: This job requires a degree in pharmacology
- Employment prospects: Balanced demand
3. Pipefitting Supervisor
- Salary: $83,000
- Qualifications: High School
- Employment prospects: 32% increase in 5 years
2. Engineering Manager
- Salary: $109,000
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Employment prospects: High demand
1. Utilities Manager
- Salary: $114,000
- Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree
- Employment prospects: High demand
