Canada Jobs Pulse: Where the Jobs Are (and Why) — October 2025

Why These Jobs Exist

The federal government has committed $20+ billion through CMHC programs to accelerate rental housing construction across Canada. With targets to build 3.5 million homes by 2031, demand for skilled trades and construction management has never been higher.

In-Demand Roles

• Residential Framers & Rough Carpenters
  
  💰 $28–38/hr 📍 GTA, Ottawa, Waterloo Region Entry-Level Welcomed
• Site Supervisors & Construction Managers
  
  💰 $75K–110K/year 📍 Major urban centers 3–5 Years Experience
• HVAC Technicians & Plumbers
  
  💰 $32–48/hr 📍 Nationwide Trades Certification Required

Where to Apply

• CMHC Apartment Construction Loan Program — Track funded projects and contact developers directly
  ✅ Who benefits: General contractors, trades workers, engineers
• Housing Accelerator Fund — Municipal-level projects creating local hiring
  💰 $4B funding unlocking 100,000+ units

Why These Jobs Exist

Ontario alone has attracted $16 billion in EV battery investments, with NextStar Energy (Stellantis-LGES) in Windsor and VW PowerCo in St. Thomas building North America's largest battery plants. Production starts in 2025–2026.

In-Demand Roles

• Battery Production Technicians
  
  💰 $25–35/hr 📍 Windsor, St. Thomas Training Provided
• Quality Control Specialists
  
  💰 $55K–80K/year 📍 Manufacturing hubs Technical Background Preferred
• Industrial Electricians & Automation Techs
  
  💰 $35–55/hr 📍 Windsor, Oakville, St. Thomas Red Seal / 442A Certification
• Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinators
  
  💰 $50K–75K/year 📍 Southern Ontario Business/Operations Background

Where to Apply

• NextStar Energy (Windsor) — Careers
  📅 Hiring ramp-up: Q1–Q2 2026 | 2,500 direct jobs expected
• VW PowerCo (St. Thomas) — Careers
  📅 Production launch: 2027 | 3,000+ jobs at full capacity

💡 Pro Tip: Many EV manufacturers offer paid training programs. If you lack direct experience, look for “Production Associate” or “Manufacturing Trainee” postings.

Why These Jobs Exist

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is deploying $35+ billion in loans and investments for transit, broadband, clean power, and green infrastructure. Each project creates engineering, skilled trades, and project management roles.

In-Demand Roles

• Civil Engineers & Project Engineers
  
  💰 $70K–115K/year 📍 Major metro areas P.Eng. Preferred
• Heavy Equipment Operators
  
  💰 $28–42/hr 📍 Project sites nationwide Certification Required
• Environmental Consultants & Compliance Officers
  
  💰 $55K–90K/year 📍 Remote + on-site Science/Policy Background

Where to Apply

• Canada Infrastructure Bank — Active Projects
  Browse funded projects, then contact the lead contractors and engineering firms
• CanadaBuys — Tender Opportunities
  Government contracts create subcontractor and supplier opportunities

Why These Jobs Exist

Canada is investing heavily in LNG export facilities (like LNG Canada in Kitimat) and critical minerals mining to supply batteries, semiconductors, and defense tech. These are decade-long projects with stable employment.

In-Demand Roles

• Process Operators & Plant Technicians
  
  💰 $80K–130K/year 📍 Kitimat, Fort St. John, Northern regions Rotational shifts (fly-in/fly-out)
• Mining Engineers & Geologists
  
  💰 $90K–150K/year 📍 Northern Ontario, Quebec, BC Technical Degree Required
• Heavy-Duty Mechanics & Millwrights
  
  💰 $35–55/hr 📍 Mine sites, LNG facilities Red Seal Certification

Where to Apply

• LNG Canada — Careers (Kitimat)
  💼 Operations roles opening 2025–2026 | Long-term positions with benefits
• Ontario Critical Minerals Strategy
  📍 Projects in Ring of Fire, Sudbury, Thunder Bay regions