Call the Job Recruitment Agency! Canada’s 5 Hottest Careers

Are you scratching your head wondering what to do with your life? Are you looking for a career that not only challenges you but also helps you get the salary you have been dreaming of? A lot of people enter college or university without researching the salaries, number of jobs available or training required for their desired career. You definitely have to have an interest in the field you’re studying in, but if the jobs aren’t available and the money just isn’t there, you may be flat broke and beginning a career search that seems like it will never end! What about taking a look at the careers that offer decent salaries, interesting opportunities and a ton of job openings? Take a look at the hottest jobs flooding the local recruitment agency and then choose your new career.

Hottest Jobs in Canada:

Pharmacist / Pharmacy Tech

Because of the aging baby boomer population and the growing need for enhanced healthcare and medical treatments, the pharmacy field is booming. Pharmacists measure and dispense medication, so attention to detail is key, as well as an interest and passion for chemistry and science. Pharmacists need an average of 6-9 years of schooling at a University and have to obtain a degree. Pharmacy Techs, on the other hand have slightly less schooling (about 2-4 years depending on your location) and lower tuition fees as a result. Pharmacy jobs are available at community drugstores, hospitals, government; many pharmacists are self-employed, choosing to own their own dispensaries. Pharmacists usually earn around $80,000 per year while Pharmacy Techs take home about $30K. 

Computers, Telecommunications and Internet

Computers, computers, computers! It’s all about computers. There are literally dozens and dozens of different fields within these industries that are filling up job boards across the nation. Three are so many types of positions to choose from, anyone could satisfy their tech itch. From I.T., Digital Communications, Web Developers, Analysts, Programmers… the list never ends. Computers, telecommunications and internet are so prevalent in our lives that the demand for people to fill job openings in these fields is huge. The college time is minimal – on average 2 years in a diploma program – as is the tuition. The average salaries for these jobs can range anywhere from $35,000 - $65,000 per year depending on your employer and job duties.

Finance

If you love money, this industry is for you! Job openings in this field include: Financial Managers, Accountants, Bank Managers, etc. Whether you like to count money, manage money or save money, after 2-4 years of education, you very well may be rolling in it. Salaries in this are range anywhere from $24K (bank teller – no post-secondary required) to well upwards of $100,000 per year for Financial and Bank Managers. If you want to climb, this is also a great industry for writing your own pay-cheque as long as you are prepared to continually upgrade your training and education.

Dentistry

Dentists and Dental Hygienists are in high demand due in part to an aging population and also to the heightened interest in cosmetic dentistry. If you’re a keener, 8 years and over a hundred thousand dollars in tuition will give you the title of “Dentist”. If you’re looking for a faster route, Hygienist diploma programs generally take two years of your life, and then you’re free and clear to start earning your $50K - $80K per year. (As opposed to the $80K - $120K that your superiors will be pulling in.) Dentists and Hygienists need a passion for teeth and people.

Skilled Trades

If you’re not that into sitting lab coats or teeth, this may be the career choice for you! Pulling in anywhere from $30,000 - $100,000 per year the Skilled Trades industry is in search of some dedicated people to help meet the high demand for Construction, Service, Automotive and Industrial Trades people. After attending a skilled trades school or college (usually for 2 years) the job possibilities are endless. Broaden your view of the trades world and think Chef, Early Childhood Development, Lab Tech, etc.

Before you pick out your career take a good look at the list above – the more job openings there are in a field, the better you chance you have of determining your own career path and your pay cheque. Take the recruitment agency by storm and take control of the hot job in your future!

Lilly Gordon is a freelance writer and web publisher. She is currently researching the job market in Canada and job recruitment agencies.