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Canada’s housing market continues to boom, and with that comes huge demand for new construction and skilled professionals to carry it out. Here’s a list of Canada’s top 10 jobs in the skilled trades.
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| Rank | Overall Rank | Job Title | Median Salary | 5-Year Wage Growth | 5-Year Job Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Electrical & Telecommunications Contractor | $72,800 | 13 | 28% |
| 2 | 19 | Longshore Workers | $70,720 | 30% | 13% |
| 3 | 28 | Heavy Construction Equipment Supervisor | $62,400 | 15% | 50% |
| 4 | 49 | Oil & Gas Well Operator | $70,720 | 30% | 15% |
| 5 | 65 | Construction Manager | $72,800 | 9% | 19% |
| 6 | 68 | Locomotive Engineer | $62,400 | 20% | -15% |
| 7 | 78 | Construction Trades/Contractors Supervisor | $60,008 | 14% | 27% |
| 8 | 85 | Pipefitting Contractor & Supervisor | $69,326 | 8% | 43% |
| 9 | 93 | Power Line & Cable Worker | $66,650 | 7% | -3% |
| 10 | 98 | Industrial Electrician | $62,400 | 9% | 5% |
