10 Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago in Canada

If you look back 10 years, bad fashion, good music and — depending on where you’re at — regrettable or awesome life choices might spring to mind. But you also have to look at how much has changed in that time and all the innovation that has taken place. We still have so much to do but there’s no denying we’ve come a long way in the last decade. Heck, these jobs weren’t even a blip 10 years ago, which is all the more encouraging for those who are just starting out in the workforce, or for those looking to embark on something new. Check out 10 jobs in Canada that have only recently become in-demand careers.

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YouTube content creator job in Canada

Vlogging is a real thing and it's here to stay. You can earn lots of money (it's one of the jobs that could make you a millionaire in Canada!) as a YouTube star — like Lilly Singh — through advertising or sponsorship deals; it's all about the page views.

Salary range: $0 - endless possibilities

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Virtual assistant job in Canada

If your job allows you to telecommute, you aren't the only one who's grateful. There's a role for people who remotely perform administrative tasks for executives and other professionals. All while they're in comfy clothes and the comfort of their own home, because it's one of the 20 best jobs you can do from anywhere.

Salary range: $25,491 - $74,797

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Uber/Lyft driver job in Canada

Ride-sharing apps really only started a handful of years ago but has now grown into a booming business. Whether you're making a living off it or supplementing your income, the pay isn't super-awesome but being your own boss and having a flexible schedule is priceless.

Hourly range: $16 - $26

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Data scientist job in Canada

This kind of role, which takes a company's data and cleans and analyzes it all, is one of the hottest jobs out there and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Get a promotion to a senior position and it'll become one of the highest paying jobs out there.

Salary range: $45,201 - $101,901

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Social media manager job in Canada

Facebook was founded in 2004, Twitter in 2006 and Instagram in 2010, which wouldn't require any sort of social media department back then but now it's a booming career field. It can be a lonely job, but someone's gotta do it.

Salary range: $28,344 - $61,036

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Mobile app developer job in Canada

Considering how quickly smartphones are upgraded, the industry requires technically savvy people to lead the creation of new mobile apps, making for a satisfying, creative, always-changing career.

Salary range: $40,588 - $85,031

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User experience designer job in Canada

This one's one of the best careers for women in tech. It's all about enhancing user satisfaction by improving the overall feel of a product, and this is the kind of job that will be in demand for years to come as companies compete for customers.

Salary range: $42,526 - $88,924

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SEO analyst job in Canada

Those who work on search engine optimization (AKA responsible for ensuring that online audiences can find their company's content through organic searches) wasn't really a thing back in the day but now it's practically a must-have role at any company or organization.

Salary range: $34,273 - $77,065

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Sustainability manager job in Canada

We never really used to care about the environment options — but now we do, which makes professions in sustainability important to many companies. They make sure resources are used in the best and greenest ways, so a win-win for everyone.

Salary range: $53,958 - $107,136

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Podcast producer job in Canada

Podcasts aren't just a popular form of entertainment; they're a promising business that can bring in loads of revenue. Similar to the duties of a radio or audio producer, you can make a decent living, or it's a good place to start if you want to embark on more, higher-profile roles in the industry.

Salary range: $27,356 - $68,364