Canada’s Top 5 Skilled Trade Jobs (with wages)

Canada's Top Skilled Trade Jobs
Canada's Top Skilled Trade Jobs

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It should come as no surprise that the number of individuals in Canada who have a trade has been increasing, as it currently stands at over 6 million.

Let’s have a look at these skilled trade occupations in more detail and what their average approximate annual wages are.

What exactly are jobs that require skilled labor?

The need for people with specialized skills to fill open positions in businesses has surged, driving up both pay and the potential for businesses to expand. Anyone who enjoys working with their hands should consider going into one of the skilled trades because it is one of the most dependable, reliable, and fulfilling job choices. There has also never been a more advantageous time to enter this industry, what with the way the economy is shifting and technology taking control.

Skilled trade employees are typically the ones who gain certificates and qualifications through their education in order to enter these high-demand positions. A professional trade employment has the ability to earn a high living wage. Here are the top five skilled trade jobs in Canada, along with an estimate of the average annual salary for each position.

Note: The NOC Code stands for the National Occupational Classification. NOC is Canada’s national system for describing occupations.

1. Plumbers

NOC code: 7251. Estimated Annual Wage: $101,000.

Plumbers install new plumbing systems and troubleshoot existing ones in residential and commercial properties, as well as industrial plants and other building locations. The wages of plumbers in Canada are considered to be satisfactory overall. If you enjoy installing, repairing, and maintaining piping and other plumbing equipment or fixtures, plumbing is a fantastic industry to get into.

2. Welders

NOC code: 7201. Estimated Annual Wage:  $95,000

Welding is one of the best paying careers in Canada.Companies that produce steel, plate work, boilers, airplanes, heavy equipment parts, ships, and anything else that employs metal items by welding them together are the ones to look for in this region for employment opportunities.

3. Electricians

NOC code: 7241. Estimated Annual Wage: $94,000

Making a living as an electrician in Canada is relatively easy! You have a number of choices available to you in this line of employment, including working in city maintenance, a project involving repairs, general public housing, commercial development projects, and more.

4. Millwright

NOC code: 7311. Estimated Annual Wage: $91,500

Workers known as millwrights are responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment. You might be able to get work in a factory or plant if you are skilled in operating machinery as well as installing, replacing, and repairing it.

5. Carpenter

NOC code: 7204. Estimated Annual Wage: $74,500

Carpenters are the ones that construct the vast majority of homes in Canada, which means there is a significant need for their services when it comes to installing, maintaining, and repairing the structural integrity of components composed of wood, lightweight steel, or timber replacements. They find employment in industries, construction companies, maintenance departments, and general contracting. You’ll be working on things such as window framing, doors, stairwells, mouldings, and other hardware.

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As you can see above, qualified skilled trades have access to a wide variety of opportunities in Canada. If you’re a skilled trade, check out our job board to see if there are positions available right now for you to join the MGR Workforce team!

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