LinkedIn, the quintessential platform for professional networking and career development, has curated a list that promises to be a compass for aspiring professionals and seasoned experts alike.
From the bustling metropolises of Toronto and Vancouver to the picturesque provinces of Alberta and Quebec, Canada’s job market is experiencing a transformative wave. LinkedIn has meticulously identified and ranked the 20 fastest-growing jobs shaping the nation’s economic future.
Whether you’re a recent graduate embarking on the exciting journey of professional life or a seasoned professional contemplating a strategic career move, these insights are your gateway to understanding the pulse of Canada’s job market.
1.Growth Manager. Growth Managers measure changes in a company’s revenue, market presence, audience size and revenue, and develop strategies for making gains in those areas. | Most common skills: Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Product Marketing | Most common industries: Technology, IT Services & IT Consulting, Business Consulting | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Calgary Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 27% female; 73% male | Median years of prior experience: 6.8% | Top roles transitioned from: Director of Growth, Vice President of Sales, Marketing Director | Remote job availability: 25% | Hybrid job availability: 33%
2. Energy Advisor.
Energy Advisors measure energy use in a home and help reduce consumption. | Most common skills: Energy Efficiency, Energy Audits, Renewable Energy | Most common industries: Business Consulting & Services, Oil and Gas, Real Estate | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Calgary Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 25% female; 75% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Project Manager, Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineer | Remote job availability: 10% | Hybrid job availability: 73.5%
3. Wealth Manager.
Wealth Management Associates provide administrative and sales support to client service teams at consumer financial firms. | Most common skills: Financial Planning, Wealth Management Services, Investments | Most common industries: Capital Markets, Credit Intermediation, Media and Telecommunications | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Calgary Area | Current gender distribution: 56% female; 44% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.9 | Top roles transitioned from: Financial Advisor, Investment Associate, Administrative Assistant | Remote job availability: 2.7% | Hybrid job availability: 14.9%
4. Diversity and Inclusion Specialist.
Diversity and Inclusion Specialists work with recruiters to reinforce diversity in the workplace and design company-wide policies that promote representation and belonging. | Most common skills: Facilitation, Diversity Program Development, Diversity Training | Most common industries: Non-profit Organizations, Higher Education, Business Consulting & Services | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 78% female; 22% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Teacher, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Program Coordinator
5. Strategy Associate.
Strategy Associates develop and execute an organization’s long-term vision to create growth and improve performance. | Most common skills: Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Analysis | Most common industries: Technology, Business Consulting & Services, Advertising Services | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Montreal Area, Vancouver Area | Current gender distribution: 42% female; 58% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Strategy Analyst, Accountant, Operations Associate | Hybrid job availability: 64.3%
6. Heads of Partenerships.
Heads of Partnerships advise, guide and support companies on working with external brands so they can meet their objectives. | Most common skills: Strategic Partnerships, Partner Relationship Management, Business | Most common industries: Technology, Advertising Services, IT Services and IT Consulting | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 41% female; 59% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Director of Partnerships, Partnerships Manager, Account Executive | Remote job availability: 42.9% | Hybrid job availability: 50%
7. Labour Relations Specialist
Labour Relations Specialists write rules and regulations for collective bargaining. | Most common skills: Labour Relations, Collective Bargaining, Employee Relations | Most common industries: Civic and Social Organizations, Freight and Package Transportation, Higher Education | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Ottawa Area, Oshawa Area | Current gender distribution: 67% female; 33% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Generalist | Remote job availability: 9.1% | Hybrid job availability: 44.7%
8. Customer Experience Specialists.
Customer Experience Specialists interact with customers to ensure they have a positive experience. | Most common skills: Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Time Management | Most common industries: Airlines and Aviation, Credit Intermediation, Technology | Top locations hiring: Calgary Area, Toronto Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 63% female; 37% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Customer Service Specialist
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9. Cyber Security Analyst.
Cyber Security Analysts are in charge of protecting their organizations’ computer networks, software systems, and data centres from cyber threats and security breaches. | Most common skills: Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management | Most common industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Credit Intermediation, Technology | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Montreal Area, Calgary Area | Current gender distribution: 20% female; 80% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst, System Administrator | Remote job availability: 16.1% | Hybrid job availability: 48.9%
10. Sustainability manager Sustainability managers research, develop, and put into practice policies that will help their organizations operate in an environmentally responsible way. | Most common skills: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Social Responsibility | Most common industries: Real Estate, Higher Education, Mining | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Calgary Area | Current gender distribution: 60% female; 40% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.1 | Top roles transitioned from: Project Manager, Sustainability Consultant, Sustainability Specialist | Remote job availability: 3.5% | Hybrid job availability: 47.5%
11. Water Resources Engineer.
Water Resources Engineers design and oversee the construction of water supply systems. | Most common skills: Hydrology, Stormwater Management, Water Resource Management | Most common industries: Civil Engineering, Business Consulting & Services, Design Services | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Calgary Area | Current gender distribution: 36% female; 64% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Water Resources Specialist, Project Engineer, Civil Engineer | Remote job availability: 8% | Hybrid job availability: 45.6%
12. Sales Development Representative.
Sales Development Representatives improve sales and generate new business. | Most common skills: Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Business-to-Business (B2B) | Most common industries: Technology, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting & Services | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 35% female; 65% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Business Development Representative, Salesperson, Account Executive | Remote job availability: 47.4% | Hybrid job availability: 30.4%
13. Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst.
Mergers and Acquisitions Analysts do preliminary work on possible deals between companies. | Most common skills: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Financial Modeling, Valuation | Most common industries: Technology, Business Consulting & Services, Machinery Manufacturing | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 20% female; 80% male | Median years of prior experience: 1.9 | Top roles transitioned from: Accountant, Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst | Remote job availability: 22.2% | Hybrid job availability: 28%
14. Financial Services Manager.
Financial Services Managers oversee their team’s performance selling financial products to customers. | Most common skills: Event Planning, Financial Services, Community Outreach | Most common industries: Higher Education, Credit Intermediation, Legal Services | Top locations hiring: Calgary Area, Toronto Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 73% female; 27% male | Median years of prior experience: 3 | Top roles transitioned from: Administrative Assistant, Financial Analyst, Accountant | Remote job availability: 2.6% | Hybrid job availability: 33.3%
15. Directors of Philanthropy. Directors of Philanthropy oversee an organization’s charitable activities. | Most common skills: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Stewardship | Most common industries: Non-profit Organizations, Higher Education, Fundraising | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Ottawa Area, Vancouver Area | Current gender distribution: 72% female; 28% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Director of Development, Development Officer, Head of Nonprofit Development | Remote job availability: 32% | Hybrid job availability: 50%
16. Electrical Design Engineer. Electrical Design Engineers design systems such as lighting and alarm systems. | Most common skills: Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, AutoCAD | Most common industries: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Design Services, Appliances | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Vancouver Area, Saguenay Area | Current gender distribution: 17% female; 83% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Designer, Project Manager | Remote job availability: 2.6% | Hybrid job availability: 17.9%
17. Engineering Coordinator Engineering Coordinators organize engineering projects for a number of industries. | Most common skills: AutoCAD, Project Engineering, Manufacturing | Most common industries: Mining, Higher Education, Hospitality | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Montreal Area, Hamilton Area | Current gender distribution: 34% female; 64% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.6 | Top roles transitioned from: Project Manager, Engineering Technologist, Project Engineer | Hybrid job availability: 25.6%
18. Procurement Advisor.
Procurement Advisors buy goods and services their organization needs. | Most common skills: Government Procurement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation | Most common industries: Oil and Gas, Higher Education, Chemical Manufacturing | Top locations hiring: Montreal Area, Calgary Area, Ottawa Area | Current gender distribution: 50% female; 50% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer | Remote job availability: 7% | Hybrid job availability: 60.9%
19. Financial Planner.
Financial Planners lead the development and execution of various financial operations. | Most common skills: Nonprofit Organizations, Event Planning, Financial Services | Most common industries: Higher Education, Credit Intermediation, Legal Services | Top locations hiring: Calgary Area, Toronto Area, Montreal Area | Current gender distribution: 73% female; 27% male | Median years of prior experience: 3 | Top roles transitioned from: Administrative Assistant, Financial Analyst, Accountant | Remote job availability: 2.6% | Hybrid job availability: 33.3%
20. Data Management Analyst.
Data Management Analysts monitor and maintain databases and security systems. | Most common skills: Data Management, SQL, Data Analysis | Most common industries: Insurance, E-Learning Providers, IT Services and IT Consulting | Top locations hiring: Toronto Area, Montreal Area, Calgary Area | Current gender distribution: 49% female; 51% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.6 | Top roles transitioned from: Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Engineer | Remote job availability: 10.9% | Hybrid job availability: 37.8%
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