Canada’s Workforce of the Future: Top 109 Jobs in Demand by 2033

These lists can provide helpful insights for those of you considering moving to Canada – as well as newcomers who are already here and looking for work. Though it does come with a caveat that working in these professions doesn’t guarantee a job in Canada – especially if you choose to move to an area with higher unemployment or lower demand for these workers. Instead, it’s a good indication that you will be able to find work in Canada if you’re flexible on location and ready to adapt to the Canadian market. 

Key Job Market Trends 

1. A wide range of healthcare workers are in demand: Canada’s healthcare system is under pressure to meet the needs of a growing and aging population. Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities seek professionals ranging from nurses to specialized therapists.
2. Cybersecurity, engineering, and other tech-related fields are expanding. These roles are critical for infrastructure projects, research, and digital transformation in multiple sectors. 
3. Skilled tradespeople are in demand, and these jobs often offer stability, competitive wages, and clear apprenticeship pathways. 
4. Canada relies on educators, social workers, and protective services to build safe and welcoming communities. If you have a passion for public service, there are many job openings in these fields. 
5. Agriculture, oil and gas, mining, and manufacturing remain cornerstones of Canada’s economy. Whether working in resource extraction or production lines, you’ll find a wide range of roles available. 

List of In-Demand Occupations in Canada  

The in-demand occupations in Canada fall under five categories:  

1. Natural and applied sciences 
2. Health 
3. Sales and service 
4. Education, law and social, community and government services 
5. Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations. 

Here’s the detailed list of occupations, including the National Occupation Classification (NOC) code, which you’ll need to know for immigration purposes: 

• 20011 Architecture and science managers 

• 21202 Urban and land use planners 

• 21220 Cybersecurity specialists 

• 21300 Civil engineers 

• 21301 Mechanical engineers 

• 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 

• 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers 

• 21330 Mining engineers 

• 21331 Geological engineers 

• 22212 Drafting technologists and technicians 

• 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians 

• 22301 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 

• 22303 Construction estimators 

• 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 

• 22313 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 

• 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine 

• 31101 Specialists in surgery 

• 31102 General practitioners and family physicians 

• 31103 Veterinarians 

• 31110 Dentists 

• 31111 Optometrists 

• 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 

• 31120 Pharmacists 

• 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists 

• 31200 Psychologists 

• 31201 Chiropractors 

• 31202 Physiotherapists 

• 31203 Occupational therapists 

• 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment 

• 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating 

• 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors 

• 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 

• 31302 Nurse practitioners 

• 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals 

• 32101 Licensed practical nurses 

• 32102 Paramedical occupations 

• 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 

• 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians 

• 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 

• 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists 

• 32120 Medical laboratory technologists 

• 32121 Medical radiation technologists 

• 32122 Medical sonographers 

• 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists 

• 32124 Pharmacy technicians 

• 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians 

• 32201 Massage therapists 

• 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 

• 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 

• 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 

• 41220 Secondary school teachers 

• 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 

• 41300 Social workers 

• 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies 

• 42100 Police officers (except commissioned) 

• 42101 Firefighters 

• 42201 Social and community service workers 

• 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants 

• 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities 

• 43100 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 

• 44101 Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations 

• 62020 Food service supervisors 

• 63100 Insurance agents and brokers 

• 63200 Cooks 

• 63201 Butchers – retail and wholesale 

• 64401 Postal services representatives 

• 72100 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 

• 72102 Sheet metal workers 

• 72104 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 

• 72106 Welders and related machine operators 

• 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 

• 72201 Industrial electricians 

• 72300 Plumbers 

• 72302 Gas fitters 

• 72310 Carpenters 

• 72311 Cabinetmakers 

• 72320 Bricklayers 

• 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 

• 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 

• 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 

• 72404 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 

• 72410 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 

• 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators 

• 72422 Electrical mechanics 

• 72600 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors 

• 72999 Other technical trades and related occupations 

• 73100 Concrete finishers 

• 73110 Roofers and shinglers 

• 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 

• 73113 Floor covering installers 

• 73300 Transport truck drivers 

• 73301 Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators 

• 75110 Construction trades helpers and labourer 

• 82021 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services 

• 83101 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers 

• 84120 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators 

• 85100 Livestock labourers 

• 85101 Harvesting labourers 

• 85103 Nursery and greenhouse labourers 

• 85110 Mine labourers 

• 85111 Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers 

• 94122 Paper converting machine operators 

• 94141 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers 

• 94142 Fish and seafood plant workers 

• 94203 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 

• 95101 Labourers in metal fabrication 

• 95103 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing 

• 95106 Labourers in food and beverage processing 

• 95107 Labourers in fish and seafood processing. 

List of Professions With Surplus Workers 

The following occupations are likely to have more workers than available roles:  

• 14111 Data entry clerks;  

• 14301 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks 

• 22113 Conservation and fishery officers; 

• 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts;  

• 51112 Technical writers;  

• 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations;  

• 52100 Library and public archive technicians;  

• 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts;  

• 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators;  

• 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators; 

• 64322 Outdoor sport and recreational guides; 

• 75100 Longshore workers. 

Again, just because these workers are likely to be in surplus, doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to find work in Canada in these roles – it just may be a little more challenging, depending on your location and demand in your region, as well as your unique jobseeker profile.  

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