10 Canadian Careers That’ll Be in Demand in 2022 and Beyond

With a lack of qualified workers, the industrial sector is beneficial for those who are prepared to take on the important job of installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machines and equipment.

Jobs in trades are in demand — and there are some great jobs for women in trades right now. Electricians earn a great salary, with many making at least $30 an hour to start. If you have good vision and dexterity, it could be time to jump into this field.

This isn't the kind of career path you decide to enter lightly but with the growth in the aerospace sector expected to continue, it might be something to consider. You don't just have to be interested in space and the star to do this career: aerospace engineers work on the design, manufacturing and systems processing of spacecrafts.

This field will have plenty of job openings for years to come but won't have enough qualified workers to fill those positions. If you're a technical person who is interested in coding and debugging, this might just be for you.

Therapists and assistants help people live more comfortably, hopefully improve their way of life, and with the elderly population living longer and Canadians wanting to enjoy healthier lifestyles, the need for therapists and assistants will only increase. From assisting the elderly with their routines to helping children with special needs, OTs and PTs are there to support those of us with injuries and those of us just trying to live a more comfortable life.

An aging population demanding more from the health care system combined with those retiring is creating a need for an increasing amount of workers. Though health care is something Canadians pay less for, the job opportunities in the field are still plentiful especially due to the pandemic. If you enjoy caring for others, this could be a great fit for you.

The welding workforce is younger than many others so unlike the other careers on this list, welding is more about new job growth over retirement rates. To become certified in welding, start looking at apprenticeship programs. These usually last about three years, and then you can work as a welder in industries ranging from mining, to manufacturing.

It may be a career path that's becoming extremely competitive but businesses need these kinds of consultants to help stay productive. With workers retiring and transitioning to other jobs, the need for professional consulting services is growing. Business consultants work across all industries, from media and the arts, to nonprofits.

Those who teach at college and vocational levels are nearing retirement age (half of those in the industry are almost 50). For those who like to share their love of education, that means plenty of jobs in both public and private institutions will become available sooner than later. You can do a job like this on a contract, or even part-time if it isn't something you're passionate about doing long-term.

Our country's economy relies on truckers who haul commercial goods from coast to coast but there aren't enough of those in the younger community entering the industry at a time when drivers are close to retiring. Some areas need truckers more than others. Wherever you go, it helps keep Canada thriving.

It's a job with a pretty demanding schedule that can have some really long hours, but if you enjoy driving and travelling, it could just be a match for you.

With many current nurses reaching retirement age, and plenty of the country's population aging, the demand for nurses is huge — in every province and territory. There are opportunities at hospitals and colleges, but you can also work for private health care companies, particularly if you enjoy doing home care services.