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High Demand Occupations in Manitoba

High Demand Occupations in Manitoba

Updated: January 2008

Select one of the headings below to see the High Demand Occupations in that category or simply scroll down to get the entire list:

Management
Business, Finance and Administration
Natural and Applied Sciences
Health
Social Sciences, Education, Government Service and Religion
Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Sales and Service
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators
Primary Industry
Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

NOC

Job Title
Specific Qualifications / Skills

Starting / Average Salary

Industry / Sector

Region

Management

0311

Health Care Manager

Start:
$55,000

Average:
$75,000

Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities All of Manitoba

0611

Advertising and Marketing Manager

Ability to identify customer/client needs and relate them to products and services.  An ability to find new sales opportunities locally and globally.

Start:
$45,000

Average:
$60,000

Manufacturing

Winnipeg

0621

Retail Sales Manager

Start:
$24,000

Average:
$42,000

Retail Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

0711

Construction Manager

Continuing demand for construction managers.

Start:
$52,000

Average:
$65,000

Construction Winnipeg and Northern Manitoba

Business, Finance and Administration

1111

Accountant

CA, CGA or CMA designations.

Start:
$51,000

Average:
$58,000

Business Services All Industries

All of Manitoba

1121/1223

Human Resources and Recruitment Officer

Human Resource Officers with 3-5 years of experience working in the field.

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation may be required.

Human Resources Officer:
Start: $36,000
Average: $55,000

Recruitment Officer:
Start: $31,400
Average: $46,500

Construction, Professional Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transportation

All of Manitoba

1453

Customer Service/Information Clerk

Ability to work with customers/clients in meeting their service needs.

French language skills.

Start:
$19,760

Average:
$32,000

Customer Contact Centers, Retail Trade

Winnipeg and Brandon

1454

Survey Interviewer

Strong telephone and general computer skills.

French language skills.

Start:
$19,760

Average:
$27,040

Customer Contact Centers

Winnipeg and Brandon

Natural and Applied Sciences

2121.1

Food Processing Engineer

(Not a Certified Engineer) Advanced degree in food science with specific training in mechanical systems design, maintenance and trouble shooting.

Start:
$52,800

Average:
$66,400

Food Processing

All of Manitoba

2123

Specialist Agronomist/Agrologist

Skills in finance, research and marketing, and various specialties (soil survey, policy, food safety, livestock, etc.).

Start:
$30,000

Average:
$65,000

Crop and Livestock Services, Financial Services, Government

Southern Manitoba

2131

Civil Engineer

Water and waste and infrastructure.

Start:
$38,000

Average:
$60,000

Professional Services, Municipal Governments

Winnipeg

2132

Mechanical Engineer (Plant Engineer/Maintenance Engineer)

AutoCAD, machining and HVAC design experience.

Start:
$40,000

Average:
$62,320

Manufacturing, Aerospace

All of Manitoba

2141

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer

Quality control and systems/workflow design skills.

Start:
$36,000

Average:
$53,500

Manufacturing

Winnipeg

2161

Actuary

Start:
$32,000

Average:
$64,000

Insurance

Winnipeg

2171

Computer Systems Analyst

Ability to consult with clients and provide innovative solutions for various business processes.

Start:
$32,000

Average:
$59,000

Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing

Winnipeg

2173

Software Developer/Engineer

Visual Basic, C, Java, C++.

Start:
$52,000

Average:
$66,000

Information Technology, Business Services

Winnipeg

2211

Chemical Technologist and Technician

Production and quality control.

Start:
$25,000

Average:
$42,200

Health Care Products

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

2231

Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician

Start:
$32,000

Average:
$54,000

Construction Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

2232

Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician

Start:
$30,000

Average:
$49,000

Manufacturing, Aerospace

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

2233

Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician

Quality control.

Start:
$25,000

Average:
$44,000

Manufacturing

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

2241

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologist and Technician

Start:
$26,000

Average:
$47,840

Manufacturing

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

2243

Industrial Instrument Technician

Start:
$32,000

Average:
$68,000

Manufacturing, Mining, Forestry

All of Manitoba

2261

Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection Technician

Experienced technicians qualified in a range of NDT techniques.

Start:
$25,000

Average:
$42,000

Aerospace, Manufacturing

Winnipeg

2263

Health and Safety Officer/Certified Public Health Inspector

Health and Safety Officers with experience working in a variety of manufacturing and research settings.

Certified Public Health Inspectors with experience working in a variety of public settings (i.e. restaurants, daycares, etc.).

Start:
$36,000

Average:
$44,300

Health Care Products, Manufacturing, Government

All of Manitoba

2271

Pilot (Air Transportation) and Flight Instructor

Start:
$26,080

Average:
$67,980

Commercial Airlines, Cargo/Freight Airlines, Flight Schools, Agriculture, Government, Communications

All of Manitoba

2282

Computer Support Technician

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with minimum two years of formal education.

French language skills.

Start:
$28,000

Average:
$43,000

Customer Contact Centers

Winnipeg, Selkirk and Brandon

Health

3111/
3112

Doctor/Physician

Family physicians and a variety of specialties. Particularly specialists in emergency room medicine.

Family Physicians:
Start:
$112,180
Average:
$226,000

Specialists:
Start:
$112,180
Average:
$297,400
(depending on specialty)

These amounts are gross payments from which physicians must pay overhead costs.

Hospitals, Private Clinics, Drug Research Companies

All of Manitoba for Family Physicians

Winnipeg for most Specialists

3113

Dentist

Start:
$60,000

Average:
$124,000

Private Clinics

Rural Manitoba

3114

Veterinarian/Veterinary Medical Officer

Large animal veterinarians in private clinics. Various specialties (i.e. microbiology, pathology, etc.) in government.

Start:
$45,000

Average:
$59,700

Private Clinics, Government

Rural and Southern Manitoba

3121

Optometrist

Start:
$64,200

Average:
$88,200

Varies depending on overhead costs.

Private Clinics

Rural Manitoba

3131

Pharmacist

Start:
$46,000

Average:
$61,600

Hospitals, Retail Pharmacies

Mostly Rural Manitoba. Some demand in Winnipeg.

3141

Speech Language Pathologist

Start:
$53,870

Average:
$58,240

Hospitals, Schools, Private Clinics

All of Manitoba

3152

Registered Nurse (RN)

Ongoing demand for RNs in specialty care areas such as intensive care, emergency and operating room.

Southern Manitoba:
Start: $54,000
Average: $63,700

Northern Manitoba:
Start: $56,600
Average: $66,700

Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Home Care, Public Health, Health Care Products Research

Rural and Northern Manitoba

All of Manitoba for specialty care areas

3152

RN-Extended Practice RN (EP)

RN(EP) is a new designation of a RN who has completed advanced care nursing education.

Start:
$60,000

Average:
$82,000

Primary Health Care and Acute Care

All of Manitoba

3152

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Southern Manitoba:
Start: $54,000 Average: $63,700

Northern Manitoba:
Start: $56,600
Average: $66,700

Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Community

All of Manitoba

3211

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Start:
$40,300

Average:
$50,000

Hospitals, Medical Laboratories

All of Manitoba

3214

Respiratory Therapist

Start:
$50,100

Average:
$56,900

Hospitals

All of Manitoba

3215

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Start:
$53,030

Average:
$63,300

Hospitals

Winnipeg and Brandon

3215

Radiological Technologist

Start:
$42,010

Average:
$55,100

Hospitals, Clinics

All of Manitoba

3216

Medical Sonographer

Start:
$53,030

Average:
$61,800

Hospitals, Clinics

Winnipeg and Brandon

3219

Prosthetics Technician

Start:
$51,400

Average:
$67,700

Hospitals, Clinics

All of Manitoba

3222

Dental Hygienist

Start:
$46,540

Average:
$71,750

Private Clinics

Northern and Rural Manitoba

3233

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mostly part time.

Start:
$41,330

Average:
$46,800

Long Term Care Facilities, Hospitals, Home Care

Northern and Rural Manitoba

3234

Primary Care Paramedic/Advanced Emergency Responder

Advanced Emergency Responders for northern and remote communities.

Primary Care Paramedics for all of Manitoba.

Start:
$26,000

Average:
$38,480

Cities, Municipalities, Air Ambulance Services

All of Manitoba

Social Sciences, Education, Government Service and Religion

4121

University Professor

Engineering, information technology, accounting, finance, marketing, medicine, nursing, natural science, mathematics, statistics, psychology, economics.

Start:
$42,500

Average:
$79,000

Universities

Winnipeg and Brandon

4141/4142

Elementary School Teacher/Secondary School Teacher

French Immersion, écoles françaises, Science, Mathematics and English as an Additional Language.

Start:
$43,200

Average:
$66,300

Elementary Schools, High Schools, Adult Education Centres

All of Manitoba for Specialty Teachers

Northern Manitoba for all Teachers

4152

Social Worker

Child welfare workers.

Start:
$33,300

Average:
$45,800

Child Welfare Agencies

All of Manitoba

4153

Family and Marriage Counsellor

Start:
$27,000

Average:
$41,600

Private Practices, Counselling Agencies

Rural Manitoba

4214

Early Childhood Educator (ECE)/Child Care Assistant (CCA)

ECE II and ECE III certified early childhood educators.

Child care assistants (no certification required).

Early Childhood Educator II or III (ECE):
Start:
$27,057 (Level 1)
Average:
$30,453 (Level 5)

Child Care Assistant (CCA):
Start:
$16,879 (Level 1)
Average:
$18,997 (Level 5)

Daycares and preschools

All of Manitoba

4215

Rehabilitation Teacher (Special Needs Teacher)

Active recruitment.

Start:
$24,000

Average:
$39,000

Elementary and High Schools

Northern Manitoba

Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sport

5125

Translator

French/English translators experienced with a variety of technical and government documents.

Experienced translators for a variety of languages for provisional services.

Start:
$35,000

Average:
$45,000

Government, Marketing, Publishing, Professional Translation Services

Winnipeg

Sales and Service

6242

Cook

Active recruitment.

Start:
$20,800

Average:
$26,440

Restaurants, Hotels

Southern Manitoba

6261

Police Officer

Start:
$36,710

Average:
$60,000

RCMP, Cities, Municipalities

All of Manitoba

6262

Firefighter

Positions may be on a volunteer basis in rural areas.

Start:
$30,000

Average:
$56,000

Cities, Municipalities

All of Manitoba

6421

Retail Salesperson

Active recruitment in clothing, groceries and household products stores.

Start:
$17,680

Average:
$31,000

Retail

All of Manitoba

6453

Waiter/Waitress

Active recruitment.

Start:
$17,680

Average:
$22,000

Tips not included.

Restaurants, Bars

All of Manitoba

6462

Correctional Service Officer

Start:
$42,890

Average:
$48,000

Government

All of Manitoba

6471

Visiting Homemaker

Start:
$20,680

Average:
$26,100

Home Health Care, Personal Services

All of Manitoba

6621

Service Station Attendant

Active recruitment.

Start:
$16,760

Average:
$19,550

Service Stations

All of Manitoba

6641

Kitchen Helper

Active recruitment.

Start:
$16,000

Average:
$20,000

Restaurants, Hotels

All of Manitoba

6651

Security Guard

Active recruitment.

Start:
$18,210

Average:
$27,660

All Industries

All of Manitoba

6661

Light Duty Cleaner

Active recruitment.

Start:
$16,000

Average:
$20,000

Hotels, Private Cleaning Services

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators

7231

CNC and Traditional Machinist

CNC and traditional machining skills.

Start:
$26,000

Average:
$36,000

Aerospace, Machine Shops, Manufacturing

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

7241

Construction Electrician

Certified journeyperson electricians with supervision and training skills for northern communities.

Start:
$31,200

Average:
$48,400

Construction, Building Maintenance, Mining

Northern Manitoba

7242

Industrial Electrician

Start:
$29,200

Average:
$55,600

Manufacturing, Mining, Forestry

All of Manitoba

7243

Power Electrician

Start:
$28,700

Average:
$54,800

Utilities

All of Manitoba

7251

Plumber

Certified journeyperson plumbers with supervision and training skills for northern communities.

Start:
$30,700

Average:
$45,240

Construction, Building Maintenance, Film

All of Manitoba

7252

Steamfitter-Pipefitter

 

Start:
$28,900

Average:
$47,600

Construction, Mining

All of Manitoba

7253

Gas Fitter

Domestic "B" and Commercial "A" Gas Fitters.

Start:
$30,000

Average:
$45,500

Construction

All of Manitoba

7264

Ironworker

 

Start:
$27,360

Average:
$37,800

Construction

Winnipeg

7265

Welder

Skilled and certified welders with TIG and MIG experience.

This includes production welders and specialty welders such as high pressure welders.

Start:
$29,120

Average:
$37,440

Aerospace Manufacturing, Custom Manufacturing, Mining, Film

All of Manitoba

7271

Carpenter

Start:
$26,000

Average:
$37,440

Construction, Mining, Film

All of Manitoba

7281

Bricklayer

Start:
$24,700

Average:
$33,300

Construction

All of Manitoba

7311

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic

Start:
$34,800

Average:
$47,070

Manufacturing, Mining, Construction

All of Manitoba

7312

Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

Experience in computerized diagnostic equipment.

Experience working on agricultural, forestry, construction and mining equipment.

Start:
$30,350

Average:
$39,600

Forestry, Retail, Transportation, Cosntruction, Agricultural Equipment, Mining

All of Manitoba

7313

Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

 

Start:
$27,040

Average:
$46,800

Building Maintenance, Construction

All of Manitoba

7315

Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Technician

Start:
$25,000

Average:
$41,200

Aerospace

Winnipeg

7321

Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Experience in computerized diagnostic equipment.

Start:
$20,800

Average:
$35,000

Car and Truck Service and Repair, Auto Retail, Film

All of Manitoba

7321

Truck and Transport Mechanic/Transport Trailer Technician

Start:
$20,800

Average:
$49,000

Transportation

All of Manitoba

7322

Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Start:
$21,840

Average:
$35,000

Car and Truck Service and Repair, Auto Retail

All of Manitoba

7351

Power Engineer

Demand for 3rd and 4th Class but the highest demand is for 2nd Class.

Start:
$31,200

Average:
$47,800

Government, Manufacturing, Forestry, Mining

All of Manitoba

7371

Crane and Hoist Operator

Start:
$37,440

Average:
$49,900

Construction

Winnipeg

7411

Tractor Trailer Driver - Long Haul International and Domestic

Documentation and ability/approval to cross the U.S. border.

Start:
$27,490

Average:
$37,900

Wages may vary if mileage rates apply.

Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation

All of Manitoba

7412

Bus Driver

Start:
$25,000

Average:
$34,320

Urban Transit Systems, Inter-City Transportation, School Divisions, School Bus Companies

Winnipeg, Brandon

School Bus Drivers-All of Manitoba

7414

Delivery Driver

Active recruitment.

Start:
$20,800

Average:
$29,120

Construction, Manufacturing, Car and Truck Service and Repair, Restaurants

Winnipeg

7421

Heavy Equipment Operator

Start:
$32,900

Average:
$45,150

Construction, Mining

Northern and Southern Manitoba

7611

Construction Trades Helper and Labourer

Start:
$22,880

Average:
$29,500

Construction, Film

All of Manitoba

Primary Industry

8253

Pork Production Technician/Animal Health Technician

Experience in hog specialties, such as farrowing.

Start:
$22,860

Average:
$32,000

Agriculture

Southern Manitoba

8411

Underground Mine Service and Support Worker

Start:
$34,840

Average:
$48,000

Plus bonuses.

Mining

 

Northern Manitoba

Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

9462

Industrial Butcher

Knowledge of regulations covering production of various food products and safe production practices, and food safety knowledge (i.e. proper handling, HACCP systems, etc.)

Start:
$22,880

Average:
$27,700

Food Processing

Winnipeg, Southern Manitoba

9463

Fish Plant Labourer

Start:
$16,500

Average:
$28,000

Starting wage increases quickly.

Food Processing

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

9471

Printing Press Operator

Knowledge of offset printing and flexography operation, small and large printing presses. Craftsmanship in graphical reproduction.

Start:
$20,000

Average:
$50,000

Printing Industry

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

9473

Binding and Finishing Operator

Perfect Binder, stitcher, and folder operators.

Start:
$30,000

Average:
$45,000

Printing Industry

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

9513

CNC Operator

Start:
$22,880

Average:
$27,560

Aerospace, Manufacturing

All of Manitoba

9617

Food and Beverage Processing Labourer

Knowledge of regulations covering production of various food products and safe production practices, and food safety knowledge (i.e. proper handling, HACCP systems, etc.)

Start:
$16,000

Average:
$24,900

Food Processing

All of Manitoba

9619

Processing and Manufacturing Labourer

Active recruitment.

Start:
$16,500

Average:
$29,400

Starting wage increases quickly.

Manufacturing

Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba

NOTE: In most trades occupations, there is a higher demand for individuals who have been examined and received journeyperson certificates or licenses in their trades (e.g., plumber, automobile mechanic, machinist, electrician).