In 2024, Canada is the favourite destination for immigrants to work, earn and settle. Also, the best option to do this is by getting a Canada PR visa. Because you can get visa approval in 6 to 12 months. But one thing that holds back people from applying is the desire to know if they will get a job in Canada or not. Even though there are 701,000 (April 2024) job vacancies, what will be the salary bracket they can enjoy? Thus, we bring to you 17 in demand jobs that pay well on a Canada PR visa.
Besides, Canada also focuses on PR applicants’ skills and in-demand profiles while offering PR visas. Because they have a high demand for foreign workers who can fill their rising job vacancies and grow their economy.
The following is a list of in-demand jobs in Canada in 2024. The below table also shares the amount you can earn while living and working in Canada.
In addition, the information will help you make a sound and informed decision when planning to apply for a Canada PR visa.
| In-demand Occupations | Average Pay (CAD) |
| 1. Chef (NOC 62200) | Hourly wages: $15 – 28.85 |
| Annual salary: $29,120 – 60,008 | |
| 2. Cook (NOC 63200) | Hourly wages: $14 – 22.50 |
| Annual salary: $48,006 – 133,120 | |
| 3. Accountant (NOC 11100) | Hourly wages: $23 – 64 |
| Annual salary: $48,006 – 133,120 | |
| 4. Registered Nurse (NOC 31301) | Hourly wages: $28 – 50 |
| Annual salary: $58,240 – 104,000 | |
| 5. HR Manager (NOC 10011) | Hourly wages: $36.06 – 80.22 |
| Annual salary: $75,005 – 166,858 | |
| 6. Project Manager non-technical (NOC 13100) | Hourly wages: $20.00 – 45.00 |
| Annual salary: $41,600 – 93,600 | |
| 7. Administrative Assistant (NOC 13110) | Hourly wages: $17.13 – 35.00 |
| Annual salary: $35,630 – 72,800 | |
| 8. Pharmacist (NOC 31120) | Hourly wages: $40.00 – 65.00 |
| Annual salary: $83,200 – 135,200 | |
| 9. Architect (NOC 21200) | Hourly wages: $24.00 – 60.00 |
| Annual salary: $49,920 – 124,800 | |
| 10. Software Engineer (NOC 21231) | Hourly wages: $31.25 – 81.73 |
| Annual salary: $65,000 – 169,582 | |
| 11. Web Designer (NOC 21233) | Hourly wages: $20.00 – 54.36 |
| Annual salary: $41,600 – 113,069 | |
| 12. Data Analyst – Informatics and Systems (NOC 21223) | Hourly wages: $24.00 – 58.00 |
| Annual salary: $49,920 – 120,640 | |
| 13. Dietician (NOC 31121) | Hourly wages: $35.38 – 43.59 |
| Annual salary: $73,590 – 90,667 | |
| 14. Kindergarten Teacher (NOC 41221) | Hourly wages: $25.00 – 54.95 |
| Annual salary: $52,000 – 114,296 | |
| 15. Electrician (NOC 72200) | Hourly wages: $19.00 – 47.38 |
| Annual salary: $39,520 – 98,550 | |
| 16. Transport Truck Driver (NOC 73300) | Hourly wages: $17.50 – 35.00 |
| Annual salary: $36,400 – 72,800 | |
| 17. Transportation Manager (NOC 70020) | Hourly wages: $27.24 – 75.00 |
| Annual salary: $56,867 – 156,000 |
So, you are now aware of the 17 in-demand jobs in Canada that pay higher. The next step involves choosing the right Canada PR Pathway. To do the same you can choose from 1 of the following top PR pathways:
So, what are you waiting for? You can either choose to apply yourself or connect with our visa experts to apply under the guidance of a CICC-licensed Canadian Immigration Firm.
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Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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