Key jobs in demand for 2025 in Canada
In our 2025 Salary Guide, we've uncovered the top roles shaping Canada's job market this year. Drawing insights from conversations with hiring managers and industry leaders, our expert recruitment teams have identified the hottest jobs in Canada that employers seek in 2025. Whether you're planning your next career move or hiring top talent, this list has you covered!
46% of hiring managers plan to recruit over the first half of 2025. This indicates companies will seek to hire talent with the appropriate skills and knowledge to help them successfully navigate the challenges and harness opportunities that arise.
Note: These roles are only from within the industries and sectors in which we have recruitment expertise - there will undoubtedly be others that are hotly in demand this year.
1. Product Manager
Product Managers are essentially the ‘overseers’ of a product and its features. They are responsible for identifying their customers’ needs and the broader business objectives that their product will fulfil, and then ensuring that those needs and wants are met by working with the product team to deliver.
In short, this role is a blend of different areas encompassing business, technology, and user experience.
- Academic Degrees and Certifications
- Degree in a business-related subject or computer science
- Professional qualification in product management
- Recommended skills for success
- Task prioritisation
- Team empowerment and communication
- Negotiation
- Industry and user knowledge
- Data and trend analysis
- Strong decision making
- Average salary range
- $90,000 - $160,000
2. Business Analyst
Business Analysts, sometimes known as business architects or enterprise analysts, contribute to managing change within an organisation and create solutions that help them plan for the future to ensure business goals are met. Whether it’s for one specific project (a contract role) or as a permanent function in the business, a business analyst’s responsibilities are primarily achieved through analysis of data, and the assessment of both processes and systems.
- Academic Degrees and Certifications
- Degree in business information systems, business computing systems or an IT-related subject
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Strategic Business Management
- Recommended skills for success
- Deep understanding of the business and the sector in which it operates
- Internal and external communication
- Data modelling
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent analytical skills
- Project management experience
- Average salary range
- $80,000 - $145,000
3. Full Stack Developer
A Full Stack Developer is a highly versatile professional responsible for designing and managing both the front-end and back-end aspects of software applications. Their ability to work across the entire technology stack ensures seamless functionality and user experience in modern software solutions.
Full Stack Developers play a critical role in the development process by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, scalable, and innovative applications tailored to organisational needs.
- Academic Degrees and Certifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Master's Degree in Computer Science (optional but beneficial)
- Certifications in Full Stack Development, AWS, or relevant programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java)
- Recommended skills for success
- Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular)
- Expertise in back-end frameworks (Node.js, Express, Django, Ruby on Rails)
- Database management (SQL, NoSQL)
- API development and integration
- Version control (Git, GitHub)
- Problem-solving and debugging
- Communication and collaboration
- Average salary range
- $90,000 - $150,000
4. IT Project Manager
An IT Project Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating technology-based projects to meet organisational goals. They are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
IT Project Managers act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and successful delivery of technology initiatives that drive organisational growth.
- Academic Degrees and Certifications
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's Degree in Project Management or Business Administration (optional but advantageous)
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster)
- Recommended skills for success
- Project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
- Strong leadership and team coordination
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Risk assessment and management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Technical understanding of IT systems and software development
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Average salary range
- $90,000 - $160,000
5. Data Analyst
Data Analysts extract meaningful insights from vast sets of data, identifying hidden trends and uncovering valuable correlations that guide strategic business decisions. They utilise various statistical techniques and data visualisation tools to analyse data sets.
Data analysts help organisations make informed decisions based on evidence acquired through meticulous analysis of data.
- Academic Degrees and Certifications
- Degree in computer science, statistics, engineering or mathematics
- Data Analyst certifications; CAP, CCADA
- Recommended skills for success
- SQL
- Programming Languages- Python, R
- Communication
- Data Visualisation
- Cloud computing
- Data Analysis
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Average salary range
- $60,000 - $110,000+
Visit our 2025 Salary Guide to view salary information about a wider range of roles in Canada.
