Canada’s Best Jobs 2016: The Top 100

This is our definitive ranking of Canada’s Best Jobs for 2016. In the table below, tap or click the column headers to re-sort the list depending on what you’re looking for: Looking for the jobs with the biggest salaries? Sort by current median salary. Looking for fields showing strong demand for talent? Sort by wage growth over the last five years—growing salaries often means qualified employees are in short supply. Looking for fields where there’s lots of opportunity? Sort by growth in the number of employees over the last five years—these are the fields that have been on hiring sprees (but remember—that may not mean they’ll continue that streak).

Finding the ideal job for you, of course, is about more than just salary. It’s a complex mix of where you are, your qualifications, your personal interests and ambitions and who’s hiring now. That’s why we include links to the job-search site Indeed so you can see what each field’s real job postings look like right now. Finally, we’ve compiled more detailed information on each of Canada’s Top 25 Jobs. Tap or click any of the top 25 job titles to read more.

* Demand Outlook is the estimated demand for employees in that category by 2021:
➚ = 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	Wage Growth	5-year employee growth	Outlook *	Job listings by Indeed™
1	Mining or Forestry Manager	$104,000	19%	44%	➚	Search Mining & Forestry Manager job listings
2	Urban Planner	$85,010	15%	30%	➚	Search Urban Planner job listings
3	Pharmacist	$99,840	9%	38%	➚	Search Pharmacist job listings
4	Pilot or Flying Instructor	$79,997	28%	5%	➚	Search Pilots & Flying Instructors job listings
5	Public Administration Director	$101,920	23%	6%	➚	Search Public Administration Director job listings
6	Construction Manager	$79,997	15%	26%	➚	Search Construction Manager job listings
7	Software Engineer	$88,005	17%	60%	➙	Search Software Engineer job listings
8	Oil & Gas Well Operator	$72,800	17%	47%	➚	Search Oil & Gas Well Operator job listings
9	Financial Manager	$97,074	21%	17%	➙	Search Real Estate & Financial Manager job listings
10	Engineering Manager	$100,006	10%	17%	➙	Search Engineering Manager job listings
11	Telecommunications Manager	$84,448	14%	-3%	➚	Search Telecommunication Manager job listings
12	Oil & Gas Drilling Supervisor	$79,997	14%	19%	➚	Search Oil & Gas Drilling Supervisor job listings
13	Petroleum or Chemical Engineers	$104,998	16%	-22%	➚	Search Petroleum & Chemical Engineer job listings
14	Specialized Engineer	$81,058	6%	94%	➙	Search Specialized Engineer job listings
15	Economic Development Director	$105,144	10%	-12%	➚	Search Economic Development Director job listings
16	Police Officer	$81,598	17%	-9%	➚	Search Police Officer job listings
17	Aerospace Engineer	$79,997	16%	24%	➚	Search Aerospace Engineer job listings
18	Lawyer	$87,610	10%	22%	➚	Search Lawyer job listings
19	Health & Community Service Manager	$104,541	9%	-10%	➚	Search Health & Community Service Manager job listings
20	Scientific Research Manager	$90,002	4%	42%	➙	Search Scientific Research Manager job listings
21	Nurse Practitioner	$74,880	13%	-21%	➚	Search Nurse Practitioner job listings
22	Occupational Therapist	$78,395	18%	32%	➚	Search Occupational Therapist job listings
23	Corporate Sales Manager	$79,997	28%	-23%	➚	Search Corporate Sales Manager job listings
24	Electronics Engineer	$87,006	16%	4%	➙	Search Electronics Engineer job listings
25	Purchasing Manager	$83,429	15%	-9%	➚	Search Purchasing Manager job listings
26	Information Systems Analyst	$77,875	11%	23%	➚	Search Information Systems Analyst job listings
27	Health & Occupation Inspector	$72,800	9%	22%	➚	Search Health & Occupation Inspector job listings
28	Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist	$83,200	9%	27%	➙	Search Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologist job listings
29	Statistician or Actuary	$83,200	25%	36%	➘	Search Statistician & Actuaries job listings
30	Utilities Manager	$100,006	11%	-17%	➚	Search Utilities Manager job listings
31	Industrial Technician	$74,880	13%	40%	➙	Search Industrial Technician job listings
32	Avionics Assembler/Inspector	$64,480	29%	18%	➚	Search Avionics Assemblers/Inspectors job listings
33	Education Policy Resarcher	$76,565	19%	14%	➙	Search Education Policy Resarchers/Consultants job listings
34	Firefighter	$74,277	12%	13%	➚	Search Firefighter job listings
35	Banking & Credit Manager	$87,464	25%	-21%	➙	Search Banking & Credit Manager job listings
36	Chemical Engineer	$84,989	18%	6%	➙	Search Chemical Engineer job listings
37	University Professor	$87,277	21%	1%	➙	Search University Professor job listings
38	Senior Industrial Manager	$106,662	16%	-38%	➙	Search Senior Industrial Manager job listings
39	Human Resources Manager	$83,200	8%	21%	➙	Search Human Resources Manager job listings
40	School Principal & Administator	$94,994	11%	0%	➙	Search School Principal & Administator job listings
41	Post-Secondary School Administrator	$94,286	18%	-24%	➙	Search Post-Secondary School Administrator job listings
42	Industrial Electrician	$68,640	10%	30%	➚	Search Industrial Electrician job listings
43	Mining & Quarrying Supervisor	$68,224	9%	40%	➚	Search Mining & Quarrying Supervisor job listings
44	Computer Engineer	$79,997	-4%	34%	➙	Search Computer Engineer job listings
45	Manufacturing Manager	$79,997	10%	-10%	➚	Search Manufacturing Manager job listings
46	Economist & Policy Researcher	$84,240	13%	-23%	➙	Search Economist & Policy Researcher job listings
47	Mapping Technician	$66,290	27%	34%	➚	Search Mapping Technician job listings
48	Registered Nurse	$74,880	6%	14%	➚	Search Registered Nurse job listings
49	Computer Systems Manager	$95,992	15%	19%	➙	Search Computer Systems Manager job listings
50	Business Administrative Officer	$79,997	15%	23%	➙	Search Business Administrative Officer job listings
51	Senior Business Manager	$95,992	15%	-30%	➙	Search Senior Business Manager job listings
52	Financial Manager	$85,010	18%	-11%	➙	Search Financial Manager job listings
53	Psychologist	$79,997	10%	-3%	➚	Search Psychologist job listings
54	Locomotive Engineer	$72,800	24%	2%	➙	Search Locomotive Engineer job listings
55	College Instructor	$71,760	14%	13%	➚	Search College Instructor job listings
56	Carpentry Supervisor	$64,002	18%	119%	➙	Search Carpentry Supervisor job listings
57	Social Policy Researcher	$72,155	4%	20%	➙	Search Social Policy Researcher job listings
58	Health Care Manager	$89,440	12%	-4%	➙	Search Health Care Manager job listings
59	Executive Director, Health Services	$90,397	21%	-28%	➙	Search Executive Director, Health Services o Professional Assocation job listings
60	Electrical & Telecommunications Contractor	$74,880	11%	2%	➚	Search Electrical & Telecommunications Contractor job listings
61	Marketing & Public Relations Manager	$79,997	18%	-23%	➚	Search Marketing & Public Relations Manager job listings
62	Head Nurse & Medical Supervisor	$79,040	9%	25%	➙	Search Head Nurse & Medical Supervisor job listings
63	Government Program Officer	$81,058	10%	-18%	➚	Search Government Program Officer job listings
64	Metal Forming Supervisor	$69,160	11%	14%	➚	Search Metal Forming Supervisor job listings
65	Civil Engineer	$80,080	11%	19%	➙	Search Civil Engineer job listings
66	Mechanical Engineer	$79,040	18%	4%	➙	Search Mechanical Engineer job listings
67	Business Development Officer	$65,333	17%	59%	➙	Search Business Development Officer job listings
68	Facility Manager	$72,010	27%	-9%	➚	Search Facility Manager job listings
69	Architect	$69,992	16%	-2%	➚	Search Architect job listings
70	Secondary School Teacher	$78,853	13%	-11%	➚	Search Secondary School Teacher job listings
71	Heavy Construction Equipment Supervisor	$64,480	14%	27%	➚	Search Heavy Construction Equipment Supervisor job listings
72	Elementary School & Kindergarten Teacher	$74,277	14%	-3%	➙	Search Elementary School & Kindergarten Teacher job listings
73	Business Services Manager	$75,192	21%	-27%	➚	Search Business Services Manager job listings
74	Elevator Mechanic	$72,176	-2%	20%	➙	Search Elevator Mechanic job listings
75	Probation & Parole Officer	$75,130	9%	16%	➙	Search Probation & Parole Officer job listings
76	Geologist, Geochemist & Geophysicist	$65,520	21%	11%	➚	Search Geologist, Geochemist & Geophysicist job listings
77	Bricklayer	$62,400	28%	16%	➙	Search Bricklayer job listings
78	Social, Community & Correctional Services Manager	$68,266	11%	19%	➙	Search Social, Community & Correctional Services Manager job listings
79	Pipefitter & Sprinkler Installer	$70,720	17%	11%	➙	Search Pipefitter & Sprinkler Installer job listings
80	Senior Government Manager	$94,536	8%	-38%	➙	Search Senior Government Manager job listings
81	Industrial Engineer	$74,672	7%	-3%	➙	Search Industrial Engineer job listings
82	Construction Trades Supervisor	$64,002	10%	22%	➚	Search Construction Trades Supervisor job listings
83	Construction Inspector	$64,002	3%	50%	➚	Search Construction Inspector job listings
84	Physiotherapist	$74,880	6%	11%	➙	Search Physiotherapist job listings
85	Financial Analyst	$71,469	13%	39%	➘	Search Financial Analyst job listings
86	Biologist	$72,010	10%	14%	➙	Search Biologist job listings
87	Computer Network Technician	$64,002	11%	50%	➙	Search Computer Network Technician job listings
88	Construction Estimator	$62,400	14%	10%	➚	Search Construction Estimator job listings
89	Power Line & Cable Worker	$72,072	11%	-14%	➙	Search Power Line & Cable Worker job listings
90	Chemical Processing Supervisor	$65,000	8%	25%	➙	Search Chemical Processing Supervisor job listings
91	Statistical Officer	$69,326	8%	68%	➘	Search Statistical Officer job listings
92	Account Executive & Consultant	$68,640	9%	16%	➙	Search Account Executive & Consultant job listings
93	Land Surveyor	$66,560	7%	-1%	➚	Search Land Surveyor job listings
94	Mechanical Trades Supervisor	$64,480	11%	23%	➚	Search Mechanical Trades Supervisor job listings
95	Auto Assembly Supervisor	$61,547	16%	31%	➙	Search Auto Assembly Supervisor job listings
96	Power Plant Operator	$67,600	8%	2%	➚	Search Power Plant Operator job listings
97	By-Law Enforcement Officer	$61,526	18%	36%	➙	Search By-Law Enforcement Officer job listings
98	Social Worker	$67,392	12%	10%	➙	Search Social Worker job listings
99	Educational Counsellor	$69,118	8%	6%	➙	Search Educational Counsellor job listings
100	Forestry Professional	$65,000	0%	46%	➙	Search Forestry Professional job listings

* Demand Outlook is the estimated demand for employees in that category by 2021:
➚ = more than 1 job per job seeker
➙ = about 1 job per job seeker
➘ = less than 1 job per job seeker