Hey World,
Because I am a true observer or I love to observe people or because I am a snoop, I enjoy people watching. I started to think about the careers people could take on that didn't cost a lot of money to aquire here in Canada, had good demand, and had the potential to pay well. SO here it goes yall, p.s. I wish someone created this list and showed me it before I went to university and paid all that money, some of these job you only need to complete grade 10 to enter the program. Okay so really, here we go...
5 Jobs that pay well, are cheap to acquire education for and are in high demand in Canada!
Industrial/Construction Millright:
Millwrights work in construction and in manufacturing. They install, maintain, and repair stationary construction and industrial machinery and other mechanical equipment.
- complete a four-year apprenticeship in Ontario. Apprenticeship includes on-the-job training (about 90 per cent of the apprenticeship) and some in-school training (about 10 per cent of the apprenticeship). It is a training agreement between a person who wants to learn a skilled trade and an employer who needs a skilled worker. An apprentice earns at least minimum wage while working and learning the skills necessary to become a qualified tradesperson or journeyperson. Apprentices receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship when they complete their training, and are automatically eligible to challenge the Certificate of Qualification examination.
1-2 years experience 42,000-87,262
20 years or more 52,481 - 98,304
Tuition @ George Brown - $5, 120.00 whole program
Length of Program - 3 semesters
To read up more about this;
http://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Millwright/Salary
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_MILLWRIGHT_CM.html
http://www.millwrightsontario.com/eng/become2.htm
Electrician:
Using government labour market indicators, it is expected that the number of job seekers will be sufficient to fill the job openings in this occupation for the near future. The anticipated large increase in capital spending on infrastructure and engineering projects, mainly in the energy and mining sectors, should help to sustain growth in construction activities and should benefit electricians.
Average Salary: 42,000 - 57, 000
Fee for Electrician Liscence exam cost about $515.00 and require a 70% to passAverage Salary: 42,000 - 57, 000
To read up more about this;
http://www.georgebrown.ca/apprenticeship/how_to_become_an_apprentice.aspx#get_started
http://www.humber.ca/program/electrician-construction-and-maintenance-apprenticeship#fees-scholarships
http://www.electricianlicense.com/industrial-c-of-q/
http://www.livingin-canada.com/salaries-for-electricians-canada.html
Oil & Gas Administrative Assistant:
Job outlook in this industry is projected to grow faster than average over the next decade. Oil and gas exportation accounts for a significant portion of Canada's economy and will flourish even more as the demand for oil increases. As the industry grows, companies will need more support from those in administrative assistant positions. Employers highly value administrative assistants who are proficient in industry terminology.
- According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), the Median Hourly Wage for Oil – Gas Administrative Assistant was $32.70.Whereas the Median Hourly Wage for all occupations was $21.00
- High Demand: From 2011-2020, job openings are expected to total 13,154. while only 5,514 job seekers will be available to fill these job openings.
- 17% of workers in this occupation worked full-time, compared to the average of 16%. for all occupations.
CDI College Program - 40weeks
http://www.careercourses.ca/business-program/Oil-Gas-Administrative-Assistant.aspx
http://www.cdicollege.ca/programs-and-courses/oil-and-gas-administration/
Rail Conductor
Railway conductors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members. Brakemen check train brakes and other systems and equipment prior to train run, and assist railway conductors in activities en route.
The railway industry is facing retirement rates as high as 70% over the next ten years which will result in a high demand for graduates. Graduates are rewarded with good salaries and opportunities for advancement to positions of greater responsibility. Railway conductors are paid based on the number of miles they accrue during the course of their work. Average annual starting salaries are $40,000, which can quickly grow to $80,000. Railway conductors are often promoted within a railway organization to locomotive engineer, as well as management positions. Railways operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekend 365 days a year. Railway conductors work out of specific pools with irregular hours, weekends and holidays depending upon workload position within the pool. This job requires excellent physical health and conditioning. Constant vigilance and situational awareness are key factors in performing safely and efficiently.
In 2012, Canadian Conductors earned an average salary of $85,000
You can get into this job with a valid drivers liscence and a highschool diploma as the companies do their own training however for an edge you can do a program like the on offered by George Brown College
Tuition $9, 949.00 according to GBC
Library Technicians
Your Career
Bringing together people, information and materials, library technicians meet the challenges of a constantly changing information environment. To do this, they use the latest technologies to organize and retrieve information, and, along with librarians, they are the mainstay of libraries. They are service– oriented, work with minimal supervision and are adaptable to change.
- Technical jobs in libraries, archives, museums and galleries – 45% of jobs unfilled – College degree required according to workopolis
According to Salary.com Library Technicians or Assistants in Toronto average salary is 51,729 however it seems like this could vary dramatically
Tuition for Year One: $3,449.00 2 year program at Seneca College
http://swz.salary.com/CanadaSalaryWizard/Assistant-Librarian-Salary-Details-Toronto-ON.aspx
http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/LIT.html#layer3
http://www.workopolis.com/content/advice/article/what-to-study-preparing-for-the-20-most-in-demand-jobs-from-now-through-2020/
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