This is our definitive ranking of Canada’s Best Jobs for 2015. On the table below you can tap the column headers to re-sort by salary in absolute dollars, five-year wage growth, size of workforce, job title, or demand outlook. To learn more about how we rank, read our full methodology.
* Demand Outlook is the estimated demand for employees in that category by 2022:
➚ = more than 1 job per job seeker
➙ = about 1 job per job seeker
➘ = less than 1 job per job seeker
| Rank | Job Title | Median Salary | 5-Year Wage Growth | 5-Year Employment Growth | Job Demand Outlook* | Job listings by Indeed™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining & Forestry Manager | $108,805 | 25% | 37% | ➚ | Mining & Forestry Manager job listings |
| 2 | Oil & Gas Drilling Supervisor | $79,040 | 23% | 30% | ➚ | Oil & Gas Drilling Supervisor job listings |
| 3 | Air Traffic Controller | $87,360 | 26% | 28% | ➚ | Air Traffic Controller job listings |
| 4 | Statistician & Actuaries | $89,606 | 38% | 48% | ➘ | Statistician & Actuaries job listings |
| 5 | Engineering Manager | $94,994 | 11% | 15% | ➚ | Engineering Manager job listings |
| 6 | Public Administration Director | $99,195 | 21% | 16% | ➙ | Public Administration Director job listings |
| 7 | Power Systems Operator | $84,198 | 20% | -5% | ➚ | Power Systems Operator job listings |
| 8 | Health & Community Service Manager | $100,006 | 37% | 5% | ➚ | Health & Community Service Manager job listings |
| 9 | Mapping Technologist | $68,640 | 25% | 20% | ➚ | Mapping Technologist job listings |
| 10 | Senior Business Manager | $97,136 | 11% | -16% | ➚ | Senior Business Manager job listings |
| 11 | Health & Occupation Inspector | $70,720 | 13% | 26% | ➚ | Health & Occupation Inspector job listings |
| 12 | Software Engineer | $85,342 | 17% | 54% | ➘ | Software Engineer job listings |
| 13 | Specialized Engineer | $79,997 | 14% | 50% | ➘ | Specialized Engineer job listings |
| 14 | Health Care Manager | $90,626 | 13% | 7% | ➚ | Health Care Manager job listings |
| 15 | Financial Administrator | $83,990 | 18% | 0% | ➚ | Financial Administrator job listings |
| 16 | Registered Nurse | $74,672 | 12% | 16% | ➚ | Registered Nurse job listings |
| 17 | Oil & Gas Well Operator | $71,760 | 24% | 45% | ➘ | Oil & Gas Well Operator job listings |
| 18 | Industrial Technician | $72,800 | 17% | 19% | ➚ | Industrial Technician job listings |
| 19 | University Professor | $85,717 | 15% | 5% | ➚ | University Professor job listings |
| 20 | Human Resources Manager | $83,200 | 14% | 12% | ➙ | Human Resources Manager job listings |
| 21 | Social, Community & Correctional Services Manager | $70,720 | 21% | 20% | ➚ | Social, Community & Correctional Services Manager job listings |
| 22 | Longshore Worker | $68,640 | 22% | 21% | ➚ | Longshore Worker job listings |
| 23 | Telecommunication Manager | $85,342 | 14% | -16% | ➚ | Telecommunication Manager job listings |
| 24 | Pilots & Flying Instructors | $76,003 | 22% | 6% | ➚ | Pilots & Flying Instructors job listings |
| 25 | Urban Planner | $79,997 | 14% | 37% | ➘ | Urban Planner job listings |
| 26 | Utilities Manager | $97,760 | 11% | -20% | ➚ | Utilities Manager job listings |
| 27 | Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologist | $81,120 | 11% | 42% | ➘ | Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologist job listings |
| 28 | Petroleum & chemical process engineers | $66,560 | 11% | 29% | ➚ | Petroleum & chemical process engineers job listings |
| 29 | Education Policy Resarchers/Consultants | $72,800 | 14% | 19% | ➚ | Education Policy Resarchers/Consultants job listings |
| 30 | Probation & Parole Officer | $76,794 | 15% | 27% | ➘ | Probation & Parole Officer job listings |
| 31 | Head Nurse & Medical Supervisor | $79,040 | 15% | 1% | ➚ | Head Nurse & Medical Supervisor job listings |
| 32 | Underground Miner | $66,560 | 19% | 21% | ➚ | Underground Miner job listings |
| 33 | Manufacturing Manager | $79,893 | 14% | -17% | ➚ | Manufacturing Manager job listings |
| 34 | Pharmacist | $97,760 | 9% | 33% | ➘ | Pharmacist job listings |
| 35 | Mining & Quarrying Supervisor | $69,992 | 12% | -1% | ➚ | Mining & Quarrying Supervisor job listings |
| 36 | Business Services Manager | $75,005 | 25% | -23% | ➚ | Business Services Manager job listings |
| 37 | Carpentry Supervisor | $62,400 | 15% | 54% | ➚ | Carpentry Supervisor job listings |
| 38 | Auto Assembly Supervisor | $64,480 | 24% | 3% | ➚ | Auto Assembly Supervisor job listings |
| 39 | Computer Systems Manager | $94,931 | 12% | 17% | ➘ | Computer Systems Manager job listings |
| 40 | Aerospace Engineer | $74,880 | -10% | 41% | ➙ | Aerospace Engineer job listings |
| 41 | Scientific Research Manager | $83,242 | 2% | 24% | ➚ | Scientific Research Manager job listings |
| 42 | College Instructor | $70,720 | 13% | 9% | ➚ | College Instructor job listings |
| 43 | Senior Government Manager | $100,443 | 23% | -40% | ➙ | Senior Government Manager job listings |
| 44 | Construction Manager | $75,005 | 7% | 23% | ➙ | Construction Manager job listings |
| 45 | Real Estate & Financial Manager | $90,002 | 11% | -10% | ➙ | Real Estate & Financial Manager job listings |
| 46 | Sales & Marketing Manager | $79,997 | 15% | -16% | ➙ | Sales & Marketing Manager job listings |
| 47 | Banking & Credit Manager | $82,285 | 29% | -26% | ➙ | Banking & Credit Manager job listings |
| 48 | Post-Secondary School Administrator | $85,010 | 13% | -17% | ➚ | Post-Secondary School Administrator job listings |
| 49 | Industrial Electrician | $66,560 | 14% | 22% | ➚ | Industrial Electrician job listings |
| 50 | Civil Engineer | $79,997 | 18% | 20% | ➘ | Civil Engineer job listings |
| 51 | Occupational Therapist | $74,880 | 16% | 20% | ➘ | Occupational Therapist job listings |
| 52 | Petroleum Engineer | $103,355 | 15% | -12% | ➘ | Petroleum Engineer job listings |
| 53 | Oil & Gas Services | $62,400 | 15% | 5% | ➚ | Oil & Gas Services job listings |
| 54 | Account Executive & Consultant | $68,203 | 13% | 19% | ➚ | Account Executive & Consultant job listings |
| 55 | Financial Analyst | $69,326 | 8% | 15% | ➙ | Financial Analyst job listings |
| 56 | Electrical & Telecommunications Contractor | $72,363 | 9% | 10% | ➚ | Electrical & Telecommunications Contractor job listings |
| 57 | Mechanical Engineer | $79,997 | 19% | 15% | ➘ | Mechanical Engineer job listings |
| 58 | Human Resources Specialist | $68,910 | 15% | 14% | ➙ | Human Resources Specialist job listings |
| 59 | Pipefitter & Sprinkler Installer | $69,950 | 20% | 15% | ➘ | Pipefitter & Sprinkler Installer job listings |
| 60 | Purchasing Manager | $79,997 | 10% | -3% | ➘ | Purchasing Manager job listings |
| 61 | Biologist | $70,720 | 10% | 42% | ➘ | Biologist job listings |
| 62 | School Principal & Administator | $93,995 | 14% | -3% | ➘ | School Principal & Administator job listings |
| 63 | Crane Operator | $62,088 | 24% | 12% | ➚ | Crane Operator job listings |
| 64 | Medical Radiation Technologist | $66,560 | 7% | 19% | ➚ | Medical Radiation Technologist job listings |
| 65 | Computer Engineer | $79,997 | 0% | 17% | ➘ | Computer Engineer job listings |
| 66 | Metal Forming Supervisor | $66,560 | 7% | 35% | ➙ | Metal Forming Supervisor job listings |
| 67 | Business Administrative Officer | $74,402 | 16% | 9% | ➚ | Business Administrative Officer job listings |
| 68 | Laywer | $84,261 | 5% | 30% | ➘ | Laywer job listings |
| 69 | Psychologist | $76,960 | 10% | 11% | ➘ | Psychologist job listings |
| 70 | Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer | $75,005 | 15% | -20% | ➚ | Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer job listings |
| 71 | Dental Hygienist | $70,720 | -3% | 10% | ➚ | Dental Hygienist job listings |
| 72 | Forestry Professional | $68,266 | 9% | 13% | ➘ | Forestry Professional job listings |
| 73 | Railway Conductor | $60,320 | 12% | 45% | ➚ | Railway Conductor job listings |
| 74 | Equipment Engineers/Operators | $62,400 | 13% | -1% | ➚ | Equipment Engineers/Operators job listings |
| 75 | Secondary School Teacher | $76,794 | 16% | -5% | ➘ | Secondary School Teacher job listings |
| 76 | Police Officer | $78,000 | 15% | -14% | ➘ | Police Officer job listings |
| 77 | Economic Development Officer | $64,002 | 11% | 20% | ➙ | Economic Development Officer job listings |
| 78 | Heavy Construction Equipment Supervisor | $62,400 | 13% | 36% | ➙ | Heavy Construction Equipment Supervisor job listings |
| 79 | Locomotive Engineer | $66,560 | 16% | -2% | ➚ | Locomotive Engineer job listings |
| 80 | Electronics engineer | $79,997 | 10% | -4% | ➘ | Electronics engineer job listings |
| 81 | Land Surveyor | $66,560 | 19% | 0% | ➘ | Land Surveyor job listings |
| 82 | Chemical Engineer | $76,960 | 3% | 50% | ➘ | Chemical Engineer job listings |
| 83 | Fire-Fighter | $70,720 | 11% | 8% | ➘ | Fire-Fighter job listings |
| 84 | Nondestructive Tester (Quality Control Officer) | $60,320 | 12% | 46% | ➙ | Search for Nondestructive Tester (Quality Control Officer) jobs near you |
| 85 | Social Worker | $66,560 | 13% | 4% | ➙ | Social Worker job listings |
| 86 | Physiotherapist | $74,672 | 11% | 4% | ➘ | Physiotherapist job listings |
| 87 | Economist & Policy Researcher | $84,261 | 14% | -17% | ➘ | Economist & Policy Researcher job listings |
| 88 | Elementary School & Kindergarten Teacher | $72,800 | 16% | -4% | ➘ | Elementary School & Kindergarten Teacher job listings |
| 89 | Electrician (except Industrial) | $60,008 | 21% | 14% | ➚ | Electrician (except Industrial) job listings |
| 90 | Construction Trades/Contractors Supervisor | $60,320 | 4% | 21% | ➚ | Construction Trades/Contractors Supervisor job listings |
| 91 | Avionics Mechanics/Inspectors | $68,640 | 27% | -9% | ➙ | Avionics Mechanics/Inspectors job listings |
| 92 | Bricklayer | $60,320 | 16% | -7% | ➚ | Bricklayer job listings |
| 93 | Geologist, Geochemist & Geophysicist | $85,010 | 8% | 5% | ➘ | Geologist, Geochemist & Geophysicist job listings |
| 94 | Pipefitting Contractor & Supervisor | $70,720 | 10% | 13% | ➘ | Pipefitting Contractor & Supervisor job listings |
| 95 | Information Systems Analyst | $74,880 | 9% | 18% | ➘ | Information Systems Analyst job listings |
| 96 | Health Policy Researcher | $70,720 | 9% | 21% | ➘ | Health Policy Researcher job listings |
| 97 | Government Program Officer | $76,086 | 8% | 34% | ➘ | Government Program Officer job listings |
| 98 | Paramedic & Ambulance Attendant | $61,360 | 23% | 13% | ➙ | Paramedic & Ambulance Attendant job listings |
| 99 | Geological Technologist | $60,258 | 16% | 16% | ➙ | Geological Technologist job listings |
| 100 | Power Line & Cable Worker | $66,560 | 4% | -16% | ➚ | Power Line & Cable Worker job listings |
* Demand Outlook is the estimated demand for employees in that category by 2022:
➚ = more than 1 job per job seeker
➙ = about 1 job per job seeker
➘ = less than 1 job per job seeker
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