By Lisa Belmonte
A lot of the best employers in Canada for 2025 are hiring right now. There are high-paying jobs available and you can make up to $50 an hour or $162,000 a year! Earlier this year, Forbes released the 2025 Canada’s Best Employers ranking which revealed the top companies across the country.
The top employers in Canada this year include Google, Microsoft, Parks Canada, Lululemon, Apple, Costco, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, VIA Rail, WestJet, and more. So many of these companies have positions available that pay close to or over $100,000 a year!
Here are high-paying jobs with Canada’s best employers in 2025 that you can apply for.
Software Engineer — Microsoft
Salary: $83,600 to $159,600
Location: Vancouver, BC
Company: Microsoft
Who Should Apply: You need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field and two years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
IT — Parks Canada
Salary: $68,232 to $85,811
Location: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Cornwall, Gatineau, Quebec City and Halifax
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or a relevant field.
Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, or providing support software or hardware and experience providing technical assistance, training and advice to clients is required.
You must also have:
- knowledge of computer troubleshooting principles and concepts
- knowledge of managing Microsoft services
- knowledge of ITIL basic principles and best practices
Senior Digital Product Designer — Lululemon
Salary: $123,500 to $162,100
Location: Vancouver, BC
Company: Lululemon
Who Should Apply: You must have five years of experience in product design or user experience design for iOS apps, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or related industries.
Also, you need advanced skills in all of the following:
- User Centered Design methodologies
- creating design documents like use case diagrams, journey maps, mental models, and mock-ups
- UI design, including current industry best-practice in UI standards and accessibility requirements for mobile
You must also have a portfolio demonstrating your end-to-end design process.
Insurance Advisor — TMU
Salary: $67,372 to $87,496
Location: Toronto, ON
Company: Toronto Metropolitan University
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need a post-secondary degree in commerce, business administration or a related field.
At least five years of related work experience in a risk management insurance or related environment with knowledge and application of insurance regulations, practices and procedures is required.
Also, you need:
- knowledge of applicable insurance regulations, practices and procedures
- negotiating skills to determine the best insurance coverage and premiums
- administrative skills
- knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
- proficiency in computers and various software application packages (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Google apps, CRM software, etc.)
Trader Analyst/Senior Trader Analyst — Bank of Canada
Salary: $82,202 to $106,738 or $108,874 to $128,087
Location: Calgary, AB
Company: Bank of Canada
Who Should Apply: You need a master’s degree in finance or economics with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Also, you must have:
- understanding of fixed-income portfolio management theory, investment strategies and products
- understanding of central banking and foreign reserves management
- data and analytical skills
- experience in fixed income trading and/or fixed income portfolio management
Apply On Bank of Canada Careers
Millwright — Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Salary: $50.01 an hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Company: Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A).
At least two years of experience as a licensed millwright in construction or industrial maintenance-related experience (aviation, transportation, etc.) is required.
You must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license and knowledge of millwright industry standards and requirements.
Also, you need to be able to obtain a “D/A” level Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit along with a Transportation Security Clearance.
Supervisor, Mechanical and Maintenance — VIA Rail
Salary: $92,534 to $114,307
Location: Toronto, ON
Company: VIA Rail
Who Should Apply: This position requires a college degree or a combination of studies and work experience in a relevant field.
You need at least five years of supervisory experience, related to the manufacturing or transportation industry. Proficiency in Microsoft software programs is required as well.
Also, you need to be able to work night shifts and travel between Toronto’s Union Station and Windsor.
Student Recruitment Officer — McGill University
Salary: $63,810 to $95,710
Location: Montreal, QC
Company: McGill University
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need a bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience.
It’s also required that you have:
- experience with the development and implementation of student recruitment and retention strategies, plans and initiatives for diverse populations
- experience advising potential students on admissions criteria
- experience organizing recruiting events locally and out-of-campus venues
- ability to analyze and interpret information and recommendations
- proficiency in relevant McGill software for recruitment such as Power BI, Tableau, Minerva, and Slate
- experience working with PC databases, word processing software, spreadsheets, presentation software, email, and web tools
You need a valid Quebec driver’s license and knowledge of French and English as well.
IT Advisor — BC Hydro
Salary: $107,000 to $135,300
Location: Burnaby, BC
Company: BC Hydro
Who Should Apply: You need a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related field and seven years of experience in IT asset management.
Also, you must have:
- ITIL Foundation certification
- understanding of principles and best practices in IT asset management
- knowledge of ITAM principles, practices, and frameworks
- ability to understand and apply best practices for ITIL service transitions
- knowledge of ServiceNow
- understanding and working knowledge of infrastructure/network support, and system integrations
- understanding of software licensing models, compliance requirements and contract management
Mechanic, Transit — City of Mississauga
Salary: $48.59 per hour plus shift premiums
Location: Mississauga, ON
Company: City of Mississauga
Who Should Apply: You must have a valid Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certificate and a valid Ontario G driver’s licence (D or C Ontario driver’s license with a Z endorsement preferred).
Also, you need expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues.
It’s required that you’re able to read electrical schematics, use electronic diagnostic readers and stay up to date with new technologies and equipment to perform bus repairs.
This position also requires availability to work nights, weekends, afternoons, days, and stat holidays with various off days.
Alumni Engagement Manager — UBC
Salary: $87,405 to $125,688.96
Location: Kelowna, BC
Company: University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
Who Should Apply: You need a university degree in a relevant discipline and three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Also, you must have:
- experience in budget development and control
- experience at a post-secondary education institution, including alumni relations or advancement experience or experience in fundraising
You need to be willing to respect diverse perspectives and enhance your own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Originally published at https://www.msn.com
