1. Financial managers and accountants
As the private and government sectors are
looking for qualified people who know the complexities of financial management, that's why demand for
money managers is high.
What to expect: An unemployment rate less than half that of the Canadian average.
Tip: If
you have knowledge of foreign finance or are fluent in a foreign
language, consider yourself doubly attractive -- and pack your bags for a
potentially jet-set international career.
2. Skilled tradespeople
Big
shortage of tradespeople is in the service sector (chefs,
horticulturalists), construction (electricians, carpenters, plumbers),
transportation (aviation technicians, automotive service technicians)
and manufacturing (industrial mechanics, tool and die makers) sectors.
Tip: In the next two decades, 40 per cent of new jobs are supposed to be in the skilled trades and technologies.
3. Software and mobile developers
As everything and all businesses depends on new technology, and somebody must be designing and updating software,
particularly for our smartphones and tablets.
What to expect: This is a very
young industry with new positions being created all the time. According
to Harris at Workopolis.com, mobile application developers earn an
average of about $91,000 per year.
4. Registered Nurses
Canada's aging population means this sector's a dynamic place to be. A combination of factors will ensure a wealth of opportunity for nurses with college or university nursing degrees.
What to expect: Demand
for Registered Nurses is expected to continue to increase through to
2020 – and the industry is growing faster than many other in-demand
jobs, at that.
5. Psychologists, social workers and counsellors
There aren't enough people in this area as per demand , it seems!
What to expect: The unemployment rate in this area is very low and every year they looking for more and more people.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada estimates that between
now and 2020, there will be more opportunities in these occupations than
there will be job seekers. Better yet, their wages are increasing every year at a faster rate than many other industries.
6. Medical technologists or technicians
Jobs
in the healthcare industry don't all involve direct contact with
patients. There's plenty of behind-the-scenes work in labs to support
doctors and hospitals.
What to expect: In
Canada, there is currently about a zero per cent unemployment rate among
medical technologists and technicians. On average, medical techs earn
over $100,000 per year.
7. Human resource specialists or managers
Demand
for human resources specialists and managers is increasing and expected
to stay strong, as companies place greater emphasis than ever before on
human resources issues such as recruitment, training, employee
relations and retention.
What to expect: Prospects in this field are great. The unemployment rate for HR professionals has been decreasing steadily.
8. Pharmacists
A
growing and aging population means more prescriptions needing to be
filled. From hospital pharmacists to your friendly local pharmacist,
there's greater demand for them than there are qualified grads or
trained immigrants to fill the positions.
What to expect: Good pay, and many pharmacists are self-employed -- they own the pharmacies they work in.
9. Audiologists, speech therapists and physiotherapists
Another
health-related industry, specialized therapists are in high demand
across the country. Specializing in speech-language pathology,
audiology, occupational therapy or physiotherapy is a great way to
ensure you move right into your chosen career and will allow you to help
a variety of people every day.
What to expect: This
industry has experienced a zero per cent unemployment rate for the past
15 years. There are consistent openings and the high demand for skilled
professionals should last at least through 2020, according to Human
Resources and Skills Development Canada.
10. Construction managers
Whether
residential or industrial, someone has to plan and oversee all the
different parts and contributors to new building projects and make sure
they work together (and on schedule) to produce a quality finished
product.
What to expect: This career puts you on
the number-crunching side of construction. You'll be managing major
deadlines and huge teams. Harris says experienced construction managers
can earn about $93,000 per year.
Source: Canadian Living
