The Top 20 Most Promising Jobs In Canada For 2017
Choosing a career is one of the most monumental decisions anyone could ever make. While most people hope to find their ideal profession before graduation, that usually isn't the case for most people.
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But that's perfectly okay - sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error before finding that coveted dream job. For those looking to start something new, LinkedIn's list of 'The Most Promising Jobs of 2017' could help you find a career path that perfectly matches your ambitions.
The list is based on over 12 million Canadian member profiles and includes the top 20 jobs in Canada that show the most potential in terms of career advancement, job growth and salary:
1. Registered Nurse
Median base salary: $80,200
Job openings: 1500+
Career advancement: 4/10
2. Business Development Manager
Median base salary: $77,000
Job openings: 250+
Career advancement: 8/10
3. Project Manager
Median base salary: $84,000
Job openings: 2000+
Career advancement: 6/10
4. Marketing Manager
Median base salary: $73,500
Job openings: 500+
Career advancement: 8/10
5. Sales Manager
Median base salary: $77,800
Job openings: 1000+
Career advancement: 6/10
6. Financial Analyst
Median base salary: $64,000
Job openings: 300+
Career advancement: 9/10
7. Tax Manager
Median base salary: $91,000
Job openings: 100+
Career advancement: 8/10
8. Business Analyst
Median base salary: $70,000
Job openings: 500+
Career advancement: 8/10
9. Pharmacist
Median base salary: $100,000
Job openings: 300+
Career advancement: 4/10
10. Inside Sales Representative
Median base salary: $49,100
Job openings: 300+
Career advancement: 10/10
11. Product Manager
Median base salary: $82,200
Job openings: 150+
Career advancement: 8/10
12. Front-End Developer
Median base salary: $60,000
Job openings: 300+
Career advancement: 8/10
13. Solutions Architect
Median base salary: $100,000
Job openings: 150+
Career advancement: 6/10
14. Software Engineer
Median base salary: $73,000
Job openings: 500+
Career advancement: 5/10
15. Financial Manager
Median base salary: $84,000
Job openings: 100+
Career advancement: 8/10
16. Quality Assurance Analyst
Median base salary: $59,300
Job openings: 200+
Career advancement: 8/10
17. System Engineer
Median base salary: $86,500
Job openings: 50+
Career advancement: 10/10
18. Human Resources Business Partner
Median base salary: $80,000
Job openings: 50+
Career advancement: 10/10
19. Business Systems Analyst
Median base salary: $75,000
Job openings: 100+
Career advancement: 8/10
20. Financial Services Manager
Median base salary: $52,000
Job openings: 100+
Career advancement: 10/10
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