The Most In-demand Jobs in 2025 and Beyond

What are the best careers for the future? The world of work is changing and the World Economic Forum even talks about a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Within the next five years, automation will eliminate the need for millions of jobs. However, it will also open up new opportunities. Jobs that can be done remotely are set to become more commonplace too, while some of the more traditional jobs will continue to be in demand. Here are some of the most in-demand jobs in 2025 and beyond.

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Registered Nurse

Registered nurses had one of those Canadian careers in demand in 2020 and there’s no sign that this job will become less popular in 2025. In fact, the country’s ageing population means there will be even more demand for registered nurses, making this one of the best jobs for the future. To become a registered nurse, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree and meet your province or territory’s licensing requirements.

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Retail Sales Associate

There are retail jobs that won’t make you pull your hair out. Retail sales associate may not be one of these but it is still one of the future jobs in demand. Your job won’t be that easily taken over by a robot because it requires interpersonal skills that robots just can’t master.

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Health Care Aide

As Canada’s population becomes older, there will be more demand for people who can assist the elderly, disabled or ill with tasks like bathing, dressing and grooming. Health care aides have one of the best jobs for the next 10 years not only because there will be growth in this field but also because it doesn’t require years of study. Each province and territory has its own requirements, which usually includes a diploma.

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Customer Service Representative

Customer service representatives may not have one of those jobs in Canada that pay over $300k but they’re also not in danger of seeing their job disappear. After all, most people would prefer not to speak to a robot if they can speak to a real person with real interpersonal skills instead. Most customer services representatives receive on-the-job training and can work their way up to higher-paying positions, so they enjoy a good career future.

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Truck Driver

Truck drivers have one of the highest-paying jobs that don’t involve sitting at a desk. Especially those who drive heavy and trailer trucks will also have one of the best jobs in 2025, since their skills will be in demand in a wide variety of economic sectors. To become a truck driver in Canada, you need to have a valid driver’s licence for the specific type of truck you will be driving.

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Teacher or Trainer

There will always be work for educators and trainers and even more so in a world where technology changes at an ever increasing pace. Teachers in Canada generally need four years of post-secondary education, including a year of teacher education studies. Requirements for trainers vary according to the type of training you’ll be doing but generally includes a certain amount of hands-on experience.

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Statistician

When it comes to jobs of the future 2025 is probably not going to be a year where there will still be a huge demand for traditional bookkeepers. We know this because statisticians have used available data to make the prediction. Statisticians, in fact, have one of the fastest growing jobs and if you have a head for numbers, you can’t go wrong studying for a degree in statistics or mathematics. Statisticians also have one of the highest paying jobs for Generation Z.

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Wind Turbine Service Technician

If you love nature and are thinking of learning a trade, you may want to consider becoming a wind turbine service technician. It’s one of the best environmental jobs and as the world is moving towards renewable energy, it’s also one of the jobs of the future. Several technical colleges in Canada offer training courses and you can also get on-the-job training.

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Solar Photovoltaic Installer

The growing demand for sustainable buildings means a greater demand for solar panels too. This is why solar photovoltaic installers have one of the fastest-growing jobs for the next decade or so. There are several institutions in Canada that provide training for solar photovoltaic installers.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational therapists have one of the highest paying in-demand jobs in Canada for women. However, one of the fastest growing jobs is that of occupational therapy assistant, or OTA. As the name implies, an OTA supports the occupational therapist in helping patients learn to perform basic tasks. To become an OTA in Canada, you’ll need to complete a training programme accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

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Physician Assistant

If you’d like to work in medicine but don’t want to spend the rest of your life wondering how to pay off student loans fast, becoming a physician assistant is a great alternative. You’ll be performing tasks very similar to those of a physician, but in conjunction with the physician rather than autonomously. In Canada, becoming a physician assistant involves completing an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree and passing the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada’s certification exam.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners have a great job outlook in Canada for 2025 and beyond. They are registered nurses who have undergone extra training so that they can diagnose and treat illnesses. Their work is especially important in remote areas because they provide easier access to primary healthcare. There are several institutions in Canada that provide training for nurse practitioners.

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Speech-Language Pathologist

Effective communication will become even more important in an increasingly connected world and speech-language pathologists – or SLPs – will be in great demand. They also have one of the jobs with the most time off. SLPs not only treat speech and language disorders but also swallowing disorders. Requirements for practising as an SLP in Canada depend on the province or territory but usually include completing a master’s degree in the field.

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Physician

Doctors of all kinds have some of the highest paying jobs in the world and with an ageing population, Canada will continue to see a growing demand for medical professionals. Becoming a physician in Canada requires years of study, including a bachelor’s degree followed by four years of medical school, passing the licensing exam and then completing a residency of at least two years.

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Dentist

Dentists top the list of the best jobs for wage growth in Canada, making theirs one of the high paying jobs in demand for the future. In Canada, becoming a dentists involves getting a degree in dentistry, passing the National Dental Examining Board of Canada’s exams and getting a licence to practise in your province or territory.

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App Developer

With technological advances, soon there will be an app for everything. So, app developers have one of the best careers for the future. To become an app developer, you typically need a bachelor’s degree in a field like computer science but there are also easy courses that look amazing on your resumé that you can do online.

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Auditor

As long as there will be money, businesses will need to account for what they make and what they spend. This means that auditors will continue to be in demand to check the business or organization’s financial statements. After completing your studies, in Canada you’ll also need to get professional certification from the Institute of Internal Auditors to become an auditor.

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Marketing Analyst

Marketing analysts have one of the highest paying jobs for newcomers in Canada and in an increasingly competitive world, their services will continue to be in demand beyond 2025. To become a marketing analyst you generally need a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a similar field.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Computer and Information Systems Managers

By 2025, it will be almost impossible to find a business that doesn’t use some kind of computer system. Computer and information systems managers help companies decide on the computer-related systems they need. To become a computer and information systems manager in Canada, you’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree in a tech-related field.

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Construction Manager

As Canada builds new infrastructure and upgrades existing infrastructure, construction managers will remain in demand. They oversee just about every aspect of a construction project and need to be great at multitasking, so this is one of those great jobs for women in trades. To become a construction manager in Canada, you’ll need a diploma or bachelor’s degree in construction management.