Canada sees a large shortage of skilled workers who can support their economy. From Hair stylists to Industrial workers there are so many trades in Canada that are in high demand due to the shortage of skilled labor. These skilled trades not only help you earn a decent income but also help you get Canadian PR. Many provinces have special programs for these skilled trades in their PNP programs. There are over 300 designated trades across Canada and 54 of them are Red Seal trade Designations.
According to Employment and Social Development Canada over, 2,50,000 apprentices will be needed in the next 5 years and, the demand for these professions is increasing year-on-year. The wages for these professions are increasing with experience.
In-demand Skilled Trades by Region
Alberta:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $45/hour
– Carpenter: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
– Cook: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $18/hour, High – $25/hour
– Industrial Mechanic (Millwright): Low – $22/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $50/hour
– Welder: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $33/hour, High – $48/hour
British Columbia:
– Hairstylist: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $20/hour, High – $30/hour
– Industrial Electrician: Low – $25/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $45/hour
– Painter and Decorator: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Steamfitter/Pipefitter: Low – $25/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $50/hour
– Welder: Low – $22/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
Manitoba:
– Cook: Low – $12/hour, Medium – $18/hour, High – $25/hour
– Industrial Electrician: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Industrial Mechanic (Millwright): Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
– Painter and Decorator: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Welder: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
New Brunswick:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Carpenter: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Hairstylist: Low – $12/hour, Medium – $18/hour, High – $25/hour
– Industrial Mechanic (Millwright): Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Truck and Transport Mechanic: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
Newfoundland and Labrador:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Carpenter: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Construction Electrician: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $45/hour
– Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Industrial Mechanic (Millwright): Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
Northwest Territories:
– Carpenter: Low – $25/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $50/hour
– Construction Electrician: Low – $30/hour, Medium – $40/hour, High – $55/hour
– Cook: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician: Low – $30/hour, Medium – $40/hour, High – $55/hour
Nova Scotia:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Carpenter: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Construction Electrician: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $45/hour
– Cook: Low – $14/hour, Medium – $20/hour, High – $30/hour
– Truck and Transport Mechanic: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
Nunavut:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
– Cook: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician: Low – $25/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $50/hour
– Oil Heat System Technician: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Truck and Transport Mechanic: Low – $22/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
Ontario:
– Cook: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Heavy Duty Equipment Technician: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Industrial Electrician: Low – $25/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $45/hour
– Painter and Decorator: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
– Welder: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
Prince Edward Island:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Carpenter: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Construction Electrician: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $45/hour
– Plumber: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
– Welder: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
Quebec:
– Cook: Low – $14/hour, Medium – $20/hour, High – $30/hour
– Hairstylist: Low – $15/hour, Medium – $25/hour, High – $35/hour
– Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician: Low – $22/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
– Industrial Mechanic (Millwright): Low – $22/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $50/hour
– Plumber: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
Saskatchewan:
– Carpenter: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Construction Electrician: Low – $22/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
– Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic: Low – $22/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
– Sheet Metal Worker: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Welder: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $32/hour, High – $45/hour
Yukon:
– Automotive Service Technician: Low – $18/hour, Medium – $28/hour, High – $40/hour
– Carpenter: Low – $25/hour, Medium – $35/hour, High – $50/hour
– Construction Electrician: Low – $30/hour, Medium – $40/hour, High – $55/hour
– Cook: Low – $20/hour, Medium – $30/hour, High – $40/hour
– Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician: Low – $30/hour, Medium – $40/hour, High – $55/hour