Top 10 jobs in Canada 2016

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10: Engineering Manager

Median Salary: $100,006

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  10 percent

Total Employees: 24,100

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  17 percent

9: Financial Manager

Median Salary: $97,074

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  21 percent

Total Employees: 19,900

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  17 percent

8: Oil & Gas Well Operator

Median Salary: $72,800

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  17 percent

Total Employees: 19,600

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  47 percent

7. Software Engineer

Median Salary: $88,005

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  17 percent

Total Employees: 42,400

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  60 percent

6. Construction Manager

Median Salary: $79,997

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  15 percent

Total Employees: 46,400

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  26 percent

5. Public Administration Director

Median Salary: $ 101,920

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  23 percent

Total Employees: 17,900

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  6 percent

4. Pilots & Flight Instructors

Median Salary: $79,997

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  28 percent

Total Employees: 15,100

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  5 percent

3: Pharmacist

Median Salary: $99,840

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  9 percent

Total Employees: 32,300

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  38 percent

2. Urban Planner

Median Salary: $85,010

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  15 percent

Total Employees: 10,500

Change in Employees (2009–2015):  30 percent

1. Mining & Forestry Manager

Median Salary: $104,000

Salary Growth (2009–2015):  19 percent

Total Employees: 11,700
 

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