See List Of Highly Paid Jobs in Canada for International Students.

Publisher November 2, 2021

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According to a survey by Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE), approximately 60% of international students desired to stay back here after graduation. A Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is required to continue working in Canada after graduation. Over 143,000 such permits were issued by the government in the year 2018. COVID 19 Effect on Jobs

COVID 19 Effect on Jobs in Canada

Canada had an unemployment rate of only 5.5% in January 2020 which rose to approximately 14% in April 2020 because of COVID-19. However, a drop of 4% has been observed in July 2020. Accommodation, food services and retail sectors are most affected and laid-off more than 50% of its workers.

Demand for healthcare workers is, however, still remains among one of the high paying jobs in Canada. Also, many other industries are picking up the pace again. Canada is still accepting applications for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) with some changes in document requirements such as biometric. If an international student is continuing his education online due to COVID-19 and has a valid study permit, he/she is eligible to apply for PGWP..

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Popular High Paying Jobs

Popular High Paying Jobs in Canada

Following are some of the high paying jobs in Canada, as per the data collected pre-COVID:

Surgeon

Average Annual Pay: 207,317 CAD

Job Profile: Neurosurgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Physician

Qualification Required: MD with residency program in desired specialization.

Canada is one of the considered best countries for health services. However, per capita doctors are low in number here compared to other countries like Austria, Norway, etc. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada ranked 24th among 30 countries with 2.8 doctors per 1000 people. Hence, a large number of positions are vacant in the country for doctors.

Employment growth rate of General Practitioners and Family Physicians is projected to be the second highest in Canada, according to Jobs Bank. By 2019 -28, 50,900 new jobs are expected to be created with only 19,400 new doctors entering the field to fill them. Thus, to eliminate this shortage, more number of graduates will be required.

Psychiatrist

Average Pay: 168,654 CAD

Job Profile: Patient Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Qualification Required: MD with Psychiatric Residency

Top Universities: 17 Canadian medical schools including University of Toronto and University of British Columbia.

A psychiatrist deals with the treatment of mental disorders. 48,500 people were employed in this profession in 2018. This is projected to grow by 32,500 from 2019 -28. Comparatively, the new job seekers entering the field are expected to be only 20,000. This will include 22% of the graduates from outside Canada, as per Jobs Bank Canada.

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Not only Psychiatry is among the high paying jobs in Canada, it also has a huge demand for professionals. Students are required to pass an exam by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons after graduation to practise as a psychiatrist in Canada.

Dentist

Average Pay: 116,842 CAD

Job Profile: Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Office Administrator

Qualification Required: DDS (Masters in Dentistry)

Top Universities: 10 dental schools in Canada including UBC, U of T and McGIl University

One of the most prestigious and high paying jobs in Canada is that of a Dentist. It is a field of medicine specializing in preventing diseases related to teeth and mouth. According to Job Banks of Canada, 12,200 new jobs are expected to be created from 2019 – 28 for dentists with only 7,000 new job seekers entering the market. This gap in demand and supply creates a huge opportunity for international students.

In Canada, students are required to complete a bachelor’s degree and a 4 year masters in dentistry (DDS) to become a dentist. Currently, this country has 10 accredited dental schools including University of Toronto and McGill University. Although the tuition fees is quite high, earnings at the entry-level ie. 99,000 CAD is almost equivalent to the tuition fees. This can go up to 150,000 CAD per annum with 10 years of experience.

Utilities Manager

Average Annual Pay: 115,000 CAD

Job Profile: Power Plant Manager, Mining & Quarrying Supervisor, Power Systems Electrician

Qualification Required: Bachelors or diploma preferably in engineering in related field

Top Universities: University of Alberta, University of Dalhousie, University of Calgary, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Utilities Managers supervise the functions of utilities companies such as water, electricity, power, natural gas, etc. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the facilities that distribution systems that supply these utilities to people. Unlike above mentioned occupations, demand for Utilities Manager is lower than the supply. Over the period of 2019 – 28, 31,700 news jobs are expected to be arising whereas 35,000 new job seekers will be available to fill them.

Engineering Managers

Average Pay: 106,000 CAD

Job Profile: Quality Control Manager, Product Engineer, Design Manager

Qualification Required: Masters in Engineering Management in Canada or equivalent.

Top Universities: University of Alberta, University of Ottawa, Memorial University of NewFoundland

As the term suggests, an Engineering Manager is responsible for supervising the engineering teams and guiding them towards completion of a project. Their salary in Canada might be high but their demand is low with only 36,700 employees in 2018. As per Job Banks Canada, 17,900 new graduates are expected to enter in this job marketing by 2019 – 28 whereas only 15,200 jobs will be generated. Hence, the competition in the job market is also high. Still, graduates are attracted towards this profession as it is one of the high paying jobs in Canada.

Construction Manager

Average Annual Pay: 92,052 CAD

Job Profile: Project Manager, Superitendent, Site Inspector, Project Cordinator

Qualification Required: Bachelor/Masters in Civil Engineering in Canada or related field

Top Universities: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Waterloo.

Pilots can be for commercial flights, defence services or government-owned aviation services, Their job is to ensure safe passage on air. According to Jobs Bank Canada, this sector has a stable job market with the total number of jobs created being equal to the number of new pilots entering the field. Toronto hires the highest number of Pilots in all of Canada as Toronto Pearson International Airport is the busiest airport in North America.

Lawyers

Average Annual Pay: 73,304 CAD

Job Profile: Legal Counsel, Attorney/Lawyer, General Counsel

Qualification Required: LLM in Canada or equivalent

Top Universities: University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Alberta

Lawyers or Attorneys give advice and manage other legal obligations of their clients (could be a single entity or organization). Over 106,000 people were employed in this occupation in the year 2018, as per the data of Jobs Bank Canada. Detailed analysis showed that 46,000 new jobs will be created for judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries from 2019 – 28 which is approximately equal to new LLM graduates entering the market.

Marketing Manager

Average Annual Pay: 62,885 CAD

Job Profile: Marketing Director, Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager

Qualification Required: MBA in Canada or MS with specialization in Marketing.

Top Universities: Queen’s University, University of British Columbia, McGill University

Marketing Managers are responsible for maintaining and enhancing the brand value of products/services. They devise techniques, campaigns and strategies to encourage brand awareness. MBA in Canada with specialization in marketing is preferred by companies hiring Marketing Managers. However, graduates of MS degree in management or marketing are also eligible for this position.High Paying Jobs after Diploma

High Paying Jobs in Canada after Diploma

Short-term courses in Canada are more popular among international students as they are less costly, can be completed in 6 months to 1 year and provide an easy PR route. 10th class pass-outs can also apply for these programs. Over 144,000 Indian students were pursuing diploma or certificate courses from Canadian colleges in 2019, according to Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE).

According to Jobs Bank, following are the top 10 high paying jobs in Canada for diploma holders:

Job	Annual Median Salary (in CAD)
Stationary Energy Sources Installer and Operator	128,310
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies	74,248
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention & Treatment Professions	69,163
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	68,748
Ground Transportation	66,950
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	64,910
Environmental, Mining & Petroleum & Other Engineering Technologies/Technicians	64,382
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	63,742
Drafting, Architecture, Surveying and Mapping	61,725
Precision Metal Working and Production Trades

Work Permit Required for High Paying Jobs in Canada

A Canadian study permit is valid up to 90 days after completion of the degree. This time period must be utilized by the international students planning to stay back to look for high paying jobs in Canada and apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. Immigration Department gives 180 days to international students to apply for this permit after release of the final marks. Hence, you can also apply for a visitor record to extend the stay if you need more time to find a job.

Following are the eligibility criteria to apply for Post-Study Work Permit in Canada:

Completed study at a designated learning institute
Enrolled in at least an 8 month long full-time program
Validity of passport for the entire duration of post-study work permit

Canadian government is granting PGWP despite COVID-19 unlike other countries such as USA.

There are potential opportunities which may lead to quality employment and PR status after graduation in Canada. Choosing the program wisely is the first step towards getting the dream job. Therefore, plan sincerely about which study program is suitable for you, your career goal, and skills you developed. Then analyze the market value of that course and if there are enough jobs awaiting in the desired industry for you or not.FAQs

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