Discover which industries are trending
Discover which sectors and occupations are in high demand and make education and training choices that are right for you.
Top in-demand sectors and occupations
For each high-demand sector, the top three most frequently advertised jobs on Job Bank over the past three years are listed, along with their National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.
Occupations are grouped according to the sectors reported by employers. Broad or generic job titles (such as ‘Administrative assistant’) were removed to keep the information relevant.
1. Health care sector and social assistance
This sector includes organizations that provide health care, such as diagnosing and treating patients. It also includes residential care for people who need medical or social support. In addition, it covers social services like counselling, income assistance, child protection, community housing and food services, vocational rehabilitation, and childcare.
Health care and social assistance occupations are the most in‑demand in Canada, and their outlooks are very positive.
Top 3 occupations in health care and social assistance
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101)
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102)
- Social and community service workers (NOC 42201)
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2. Construction sector
This sector includes businesses whose main activities are the construction, repair, and renovation of buildings and civil engineering works. It also includes businesses that prepare and develop land for future construction projects. Occupations in the construction sector are in very high demand because many workers are retiring and there are more new construction projects than before.
There are 300 designated trades to choose from in Canada, including construction and many others. A career in skilled trades offers a lot of potential.
Top 3 occupations in construction
- Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110)
- Carpenters (NOC 72310)
- Construction managers (NOC 70010)
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3. Information and cultural industries sector
This sector includes organizations that produce and distribute information or cultural products (except by wholesale and retail methods). This includes businesses that produce movies, music, books, and digital media. It also covers organizations that broadcast content, provide internet and phone services, or manage computing systems. Businesses that process data, host websites, run search engines, or operate libraries and archives are also part of this sector.
Top 3 occupations in information and cultural industries
- Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311)
- Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100)
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 11202)
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4. Green sector
The green sector is dedicated to sustainability and renewable energy. This sector is emerging and does not follow the same classification as traditional sectors. Green occupations are ranked based on the proportion of tasks affected by the green transition and a minimum posting frequency threshold on Job Bank.
Top 3 occupations in the green sector
- Civil engineers (NOC 21300)
- Plumbers (NOC 72300)
- Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110)
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5. Manufacturing sector
This sector includes businesses that turn raw materials or substances into new products using chemical, mechanical, or physical processes. Establishments in this sector are known by various names depending on the field, such as plants, factories, or manufacturing facilities.
Some activities that involve changing goods are not included in this sector. Examples include:
- drying crops after they’re harvested
- logging
- processing mineral ores
- building structures in the construction industry
- certain tasks done by retailers, such as cutting meat or putting together items like bicycles or computers
Top 3 occupations in manufacturing
- Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109)
- Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106)
- Labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106)
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6. Transportation and warehousing sector
This sector includes organizations engaged in transporting people and goods, warehousing and storing goods, and businesses providing services to these organizations.
The modes of transportation are road (trucking, transit and ground passenger), rail, water, air and pipeline.
Top 3 occupations in transportation and warehousing
- Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300)
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410)
- Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205)
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7. Accommodation and food services sector
This sector includes businesses whose main activity is to provide short‑term lodging and complementary services to travellers, vacationers and others. Their facilities include hotels, motels, resorts, casino hotels, bed‑and‑breakfasts, cottages and cabins, RV parks and campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, and different kinds of recreational or adventure camps.
This sector also includes businesses that prepare meals, snacks, and drinks to customers for immediate consumption, whether people eat on the premises or take the food with them.
Top 3 occupations in hospitality
- Cooks (NOC 63200)
- Food service supervisors (NOC 62020)
- Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201)
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8. Agriculture and related production
This sector includes businesses that primarily grow crops, raise animals, harvest timber, harvest fish and other animals from their natural habitats. It also includes businesses that provide support services for these activities.
Top 3 occupations in agriculture and related production
- Harvesting labourers (NOC 85101)
- Livestock labourers (NOC 85100)
- Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (NOC 82030)
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9. Retail trade sector
This sector includes businesses primarily engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Retailers are also organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public.
Top 3 occupations in retail trade
- Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010)
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100)
- Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020)
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Prepare for the right opportunity
To prepare for an opportunity in a high demand sector, you should assess your skills to gain a good understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. You may have perfected numerous skills but still need to improve some. You should also learn more about the job market and identify the occupations and fields that suit your goals and interests.
Visit Job Bank’s career planning section to explore career options that match your skills and knowledge, find job search advice, and take career quizzes to help you make informed decisions about your professional life.
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