Want One of Canada’s Top 20 Jobs? What to Study (Part 1)

Becoming an Optometrist is a great career move.

Whether you’re fresh out of high school or fresh out of patience for a job you hate, more education is the answer. And if you’re looking to land one of Canada’s top 20 jobs, we’ve got your back.

We’re giving you a list of Canada’s best jobs, as ranked by www.careercast.com. We’re also listing them with schools that offer programs you need to get that job. It’s that simple. Click the school link and go get’em.

Here are Canada’s Top Jobs (20-11)

20. Sociologist

Studies human behaviour by examining the interaction of social groups and institutions.

Study at:

• Providence University College – Otterburne

19. Chiropractor

Treats physical problems by manipulating various parts of the body, especially the spinal column.

Study at:

• The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)
• College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC)

18. Statistician

Tabulates, analyzes, and interprets the numeric results of experiments and surveys.

Study at:

• University of Toronto

17. Dietician

Assesses patients’ dietary needs, plans menus, and instructs patients and their families about proper nutritional care.

Where to study:

• Stratford Career Institute – Online Learning.
• Canadian Business College

16. Petroleum Engineer

Plans drilling locations and effective production methods for optimal access to oil and natural gas.

Where to Study:

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Patricia Campus

15. Web Developer

Creating and maintaining layout, navigation, and interactivity of intranet and internet websites.

Where to study:

• Canadian Business College
• Academy of Learning Career and Business College
• triOS College
• Herzing College
• Access Business College
• Visual College of Art and Design
• The Art Institute – Vancouver

14. Pharmacist

Advises physicians and patients on the affects of drugs and medications; prepares and dispenses prescriptions.

Where to study:

• University of Waterloo
• University of British Columbia

13. Physical Therapist

Plans and directs treatment to improve mobility and alleviate pain in persons disabled by injury or disease.

Where to study:

• University of British Columbia
• University of Western Ontario
• McMaster University
• University of Toronto
• Université d’Ottawa
• Queen’s University
• McGill University

12. Optometrist

Diagnoses visual disorders and prescribes and administers corrective and rehabilitative treatments.

Where to study:

• The University of Waterloo

11. Speech Pathologist

Assesses hearing, speech, and language disabilities and provides treatment. Assists individuals with communication disorders through diagnostic techniques.

Where to study:

• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto
• Université d’Ottawa

Click here to read Part 2 of Canada’s Top 20 Jobs!