Big data scientists and data analysts  

We don’t just need to protect information; we also need to collect and make sense of it in order to inform smarter decision-making. This is the crux of working in big data and data analysis. ICTC reports a total of 56,000 Canadians are currently employed in big data roles in Canada alone.

Average salaries for data analysts and data scientists range from $71,613 to $82,713, StatsCan reports. Fortunately, there is no shortage of data science or data analytics certification programs and bootcamps to get you started, whether you are a business professional interested in learning advanced Excel or a developer upgrading your skills with Python or machine learning courses. 

Digital marketers  

The Canada Job Bank projects demand for 19,400 marketing jobs over the next seven years. It’s safe to assume that most of those will require digital proficiency of some kind, not to mention all the adjacent roles that touch the digital marketing function, which will demand some degree of digital marketing literacy. And employers are willing to pay well, with an average salary of more than $60,000, according to data from Indeed. 

While business schools have offered marketing degrees for years, many of today’s digital marketers are using specialized digital marketing courses in combination with on-the-job training to advance into senior positions. 

Dental hygienists 

The average dental hygienist in Canada earns an impressive $71,173 per year, reports Talent.com, with job prospects remaining stable over the next 10 years. 

Dental hygienists are responsible not only for assessing patients’ teeth, charting and cleaning—they can also administer local anesthesia and perform oral X-rays. With just two years of full-time study required to earn a diploma, dental hygiene programs represent one of the best returns on investment of any educational program in Canada. 

Medical sonographers 

Ultrasounds are vital for ensuring the health of unborn babies, and they’re important tools in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical conditions. StatsCan estimates that medical sonographers (or ultrasound technicians, as they are also called) will enjoy one of the highest rates of job growth across all sectors, at 12% over the next 10 years. 

Medical sonographers can expect to earn more than $67,844 per year. Graduate from an accredited two-year college program in medical sonography, and you could work your way towards a focus on obstetrics and gynecology, vascular technology and other specializations, where salaries can exceed $100,000 annually. 

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