Randstad, a world-renowned agency, lists out Canada’s global rankings in the top ten in-demand professions as of 2023. 

The information below will provide an overview & outline of Canada’s global rankings in average annual base salary for the top ten in-demand jobs. This will help you understand your earning potential if you wish to have a career in these roles. 

To know Canada’s global rankings, the nation will be compared to nine countries, namely:  

  • The United Kingdom (UK)
  • The Netherlands (NET)
  • Spain (SPA)
  • Australia (AUS)
  • The United States of America (USA)
  • Italy (ITA)
  • Switzerland (SWI)
  • France (FRA)
  • The United Kingdom (UK)
  • Spain (SPA)
  • Germany (GER)

Understanding the state of salaries for different professionals is vital in this country because everyone around the world works to get paid. In simpler terms, from Canada to Japan, all members of the global working population perform their tasks with the understanding that they will be compensated for their work, directly influencing their standard of living. 

Keeping this in mind, here is the list of most in-demand professions in Canada, ordered from most to least in demand. 

In-Demand Jobs

  • Software Developer 

  • SWI: 82,111 CHF
  • USA: 76,961 USD
  • AUS: 73,167 AUD
  • CAN: 70,792 CAD
  • GER: 51,360 EUR
  • NET: 44,423 EUR
  • FRA: 38,747 EUR
  • UK: 32,160 GBP
  • SPA: 28,288 EUR
  • ITA: 27,585 EUR

  • Human Resources Manager 

  • SWI: 104,163 CHF
  • AUS: 96,374 AUD
  • CAN: 74,112 CAD
  • USA: 72,402 USD
  • NET: 55,637 EUR
  • GER: 51,081 EUR
  • ITA: 50,599 EUR
  • FRA: 48,366 EUR
  • SPA: 44,996 EUR
  • UK: 37,194 GBP

  • Mechanical Engineer 

  • SWI: 88,327 CHF
  • USA: 76,827 USD
  • AUS: 76,368 AUD
  • CAN: 70,795 CAD
  • GER: 51,013 EUR
  • NET: 42,956 EUR
  • FRA: 41,073 EUR
  • UK: 32,738 GBP
  • SPA: 32,111 EUR
  • ITA: 30,532 EUR

  • Welder 

Note: Except for Spain & Switzerland, these wages/ salaries are presented in per-hour figures.

  • SWI: 70,000 CHF
  • SPA: 30,000 EUR
  • AUS: 28.26 AUD
  • CAN: 24.54 CAD
  • USA: 20.13 USD
  • GER: 15.37 EUR
  • NET: 13.78 EUR
  • UK: 11.86 GBP
  • ITA: 10.00 EUR
  • FRA: N/A

  • Bookkeeper

Note: Except for Germany & Netherlands, the salaries are presented in per-hour figures. 

  • GER: 35,703 EUR
  • NET: 33,551 EUR
  • AUS: 29.91 AUD
  • CAN: 21.16 CAD
  • USA: 19.23 USD
  • UK: 12.21 GBP
  • FRA: N/A
  • SWI: N/A
  • SPA: N/A
  • ITA: N/A

  • Registered Nurse 

Note: The salaries presented are a mix of annual & per-hour figures 

  • SWI: 61,540 CHF
  • GER: 34,342 EUR
  • FRA: 28,200 EUR
  • SPA: 29,277 EUR
  • UK: 26,601 GBP
  • ITA: 25,824 EUR
  • CAN: 35.34 CAD
  • AUS: 34.90 AUD
  • USA: 33.01 USD
  • NET: 19.52 EUR
  • Warehouse Worker 

Note: Except for Spain, the salaries are in per-hour figures. 

  • SPA: 28,000 EUR
  • AUS: 23.54 AUD
  • CAN: 17.20 CAD
  • USA: 15.87 USD
  • GER: 11.99 EUR
  • NET: 11.32 EUR
  • UK: 9.38 GBP
  • ITA: 8.25 EUR
  • SWI: N/A
  • FRA: N/A

  • Custom Service Representative 

Note: Except for the US & Canada, the salaries are presented in per-hour figures. 

  • SWI: 65,086 CHF
  • AUS: 53,360 AUD
  • NET: 31,434 EUR
  • FRA: 30,968 EUR
  • GER: 29,162 EUR
  • ITA: 25,500 EUR
  • SPA: 23,946 EUR
  • UK: 20,470 GBP
  • CAN: 16.68 CAD
  • USA: 15.74 USD

  • Delivery Driver 

Note: The salaries are in per-hour figures. 

  • AUS: 23.65 AUD
  • CAN: 19.04 CAD
  • USA: 17.02 USD
  • GER: 10.24 EUR
  • NET: 10.23 EUR
  • UK: 9.83 GBP
  • FRA: N/A
  • ITA: N/A
  • SWI: N/A
  • SPA: N/A

  • Sales Associate 

Note: Except for Canada, Netherlands, & the US, the wages are in annual figures. 

  • SWI: 64,938 CHF
  • AUS: 51,210 AUD
  • GER: 36,342 EUR
  • FRA: 33,129 EUR
  • ITA: 30,695 EUR
  • SPA: 26,000 EUR
  • UK: 23,030 GBP
  • CAN: 14.97 CAD
  • USA: 12.29 USD
  • NET: 11.23 EUR

The Current State Of Canadian Immigration 

Canadian immigration is increasing with each passing year. In fact, Canada is aiming to admit 500,000 permanent inhabitants by 2025 under its Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-25. 

Most of these new permanent residents arriving in Canada will come via economic class immigration programs, including Express Entry. Express Entry handles immigration applications for three economic class programs, i.e., CEC, FSWP, & FSTP. 

However, in recent years, Canadian immigration has been led by the PNP, i.e., the Provincial Nominee Program. PNP enables each participating territory/ province to invite immigrants who best address local labor gaps & needs to apply for permanent residence in that specific region/ area. 

Note: Except for Nunavut & Quebec, all other provinces across Canada operate a PNP.