Despite an economic slowdown in Canada, employers are still hiring, and many of the top 15 jobs trending in Canada for 2023 require relatively little formal training and provide good compensation, according to Randstad Canada.

“With the baby boomer generation retiring, Canadian employers see an important gap for skilled trades and blue-collar positions,” said Nick Montesano, executive VP of central region at Randstad Canada. “Since the 1970s, high schools have not encouraged the trades as a career path, resulting in decades of shortages of skilled young people in the trades. It’s interesting to see that a degree isn’t the only path to steady employment and a secure income.”

Of course, jobs in technology, healthcare and professional services were also included in the top 15.

Here’s Randstad Canada’s list of the top 15 jobs trending in Canada for 2023, along with salary ranges:

1. Developer: C$68,000 to C$155,000
2. HR manager: C$75,000 to C$156,000
3. Mechanical engineer: C$66,000 to C$131,000
4. Welder: C$40,000 to C$74,000
5. Accounting technician/bookkeeper: C$61,000 to C$114,000
6. Registered nurse: C$68,000 to C$94,000
7. Warehouse worker: C$17 per hour to C$29/hour
8. Customer service representative: C$43,000 to C$74,000
9. Driver: C$42,000 to C$65,000
10. Sales associate (retail and hospitality): C$46,000 to C$84,000
11. Administrative assistant: C$47,000 to C$99,000
12. Business analyst: C$62,000 to C$142,000
13. Production supervisor: C$53,000 to C$114,000
14. Digital marketing coordinator: C$62,000 to C$122,000
15. Construction project manager: C$61,000 to C$150,000

To develop the list, Randstad Canada reviewed data from clients and analyzed the roles posted in the previous 12 months to identify patterns and trends. For all roles, salary ranges represent entry level (one to three years of experience) to senior level (five or more years of experience).