Best Work and Job Futures in Toronto

A Multicultural Experience

Statistics Canada, the nation's federal statistical website, shows us that as of 2006, 38+% of all Canadian residents live in the Province of Ontario. At that time, the population of Ontario was also increasing faster than the national average. This indicates the possibility of economic health and a number of job openings drawing residents the to province. Over 242,000 First Nations residents call Ontario home as well.

The Greater Toronto Metropolitan Area (GTA) was organized in 1998 when city government gathered together five smaller suburban areas under related umbrella legislation: Etobicoke, Scarborough, York, North York, and East York. Accomplishing this amalgamation made Toronto the largest city in North America.

Toronto Skyline

The city is also a huge tourist mecca and by 2009, a full 50% of Toronto residents were immigrants from elsewhere. This speaks to good things in the city that draw individuals, families, and business to settle here.

After World War II, international peoples moved to Toronto in droves. It has a cosmopolitan atmosphere today, with over 100 languages spoken, a gigantic Chinatown, and other interesting ethic neighborhoods.

Canadian National Tower, Toronto

Toronto Attractions

• CNTower.com - Admission Tickets and Toronto City Pass, Photo Gallery, History & Statistics
  CN Tower - the World's Tallest Freestanding Building Guinness Book of Records holder for 30 years, a Wonder of the Modern World is Toronto's perfect entertainment destination for family and friends. The CN Tower is located next to the Rogers Centre i

Some Celebrities of Toronto

Toronto has a colorful history in its over-the-top mayor Mel Lastman, a former appliance salesman. He likely reminded folks of the plaid-dressed Eugene Levy character on Second City TV – a song-and-dance used car salesman named Al Peck who quipped in commercials that “Every car has a story.”

it is all good fun - if you don’t get too close – and Mr. Levy also happens to be Canadian – from Hamilton, Ontario. Great fun it is! Mel Lastman Square honors former Mayor Lastman with 20,000 sq. ft. of open green space and attractions.

The motto of Toronto, written by the local tourist board is Toronto – You Belong Here . David Miller became Mayor in 2003 and put Toronto on a course for increasing economic development by attracting new business to the metro area, improving services and infrastructure (Yonge-Dundas Square - free events in 2009) and advocating for minorities of every stripe.

In addition, he has impacted gang activity positively through his own Racial Diversity Secretariat, new to the city after his election. He has been more socially progressive, in comparison to former Mayor Lastman’s salesmanship.

Al Peck (Eugene Levy) - Second City TV

First Nations and Immigration

First Nations peoples migrated eastward from the Pacific Northwest and arrived in the Toronto area about 9,000 – 10,000 BC or somewhat earlier. French explorers arrived and created New France, but were overtaken by the British to form Upper Canada in what is now Ontario.

This single province held over 38% of the total Canadian Population in 2009 – 2010. It is currently the major workforce development area in Canada for all populations.

After the American Revolution, British Loyalists had gathered in Ontario, purchasing land from Mississauga Nation (Toronto Land Purchase of 1787) and settling to create provinces and cities for the future. The land that became Toronto became the provincial capital of Ontario and there was so much mud in the streets and land parcels that it was dubbed “Muddy York.”

Famous Yonge Street, the longest road in the world according to Guinness World Records, seems nearly always to have existed and a stagecoach line began operating along this route as early as 1828. A dozen years before this, First Nations allies/troops of the British were parceled onto First Native reserves and more closely controlled by the federal and provincial governments.They had used the Yonge Street route for hundreds of years.

Today, all bands of Mohawk Nation are recognized as part of an Official First Nation in Canada and Ontario and are quite active politically; compared to Mohawk Nation in the US, recognized in only one band on the same reservation that crossed into New York State. Yonge Street attracted new department stores and small businesses in the late 1800s and business increased through the 1900s, although a recession hit in the mid-1990s.

Toronto in 1918

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Toronto City Plan 2031

Projecting Population and Employment to 2031 in a Mature Urban Area is a detailed government document providing for the continued development of Toronto City and the GTA. Employment is expected to grow in

• Accommodations & Food Services,
• Education & Health, Government, and
• Business Services.

Job advertisement listings 2013-2023 reflected significant growth in Business Services, particularly finance-related.

Projections and Job Listings

Largest Employer

While many Private Sector business are very large in Toronto, the Public Sector of business employs a far larger number of individuals, with 48,000+ in city government, 27,500+ at the provincial level, and some 16,000 at the federal level.

The Canadian Federal Government is the largest employer in Canada.

Other Large GTA Employers

As reported by Marketwire.com, data collected by the Toronto Board of Trade (est. 1845) found that at the end of 2022, the following companies employed the largest employee pools, well over 10,000 workers each. Toronto supports over 150,000 businesses.

PUBLIC SECTOR

Canada Post Corporation - in the Central Region.
Government - City of Toronto
Ontario Power Generation
Peel District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Transit Commission
University of Toronto - funded 1927 and research-oriented.
York University

FINANCE

Bank of Nova Scotia
BMO Financial Group
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
RBC Financial Group
TD Bank Financial Group

RETAIL

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Canada Company - A&P groceries, other
Hudson's Bay Company
Loblaw Companies Limited
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

COMMUNICATIONS

BellCanada
ROGERS

MANUFACTURING

General Motors of Canada Limited
Magna International Inc.

TRANSPORTATION

Air Canada

Top 10 Employers for Young Adults in Canada

Though not all headquartered in Toronto or Ontario, many of these Top 10 Employers operate in and around Toronio. The companies were chosen according to a set of criteria guidelines use by CanadasTop100.com. These incude such benefits as tuition reimbursement and others.

1. Bayer Inc. - Toronto HQ
2. Certified General Accountants Association of Canada
3. Compass Group Canada - Food service, many lines; Mississauga, Ontario.
4. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - Toronto HQ
5. Hill and Knowlton (Canada) Ltd. - Toronto HQ: PR and public affairs.
6. L'Oréal Canada Inc.
7. Mars Canada Inc. - Toronto HQ
8. Next Level Games Inc.
9. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - Toronto HQ
10. Upside Software Inc.

High Demand Jobs to 2031

1. Salespeople/Sales Associates
2. Conseiller Financier jobs
3. Financial and Business Analysts
4. Project Managers
5. Cashiers and Customer Service jobs
6. Store Managers
7. Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants
8. Overnight Stockers
9. Registered Nurses (RN license)
10. Account Managers
11. Electrical Engineers
12. Sales Representatives
13. Store Standards Associates
14. Production Supervisors

Job Search Sources

High demand jobs are listed on the internet by

1. WOW Jobs
2. Workopolis
3. SimplyHired Canada
4. Indeed Canada

Jobs and Internships: CBC

• CBC Jobs Descriptions and Applications, Corporate Culture Overview
  The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/Radio-Canada), Canada's National Public Broadcaster.

Top 10 Hot Job Listings for Toronto

1. Live-in Caregivers

This designation included nannies, pet sitters, tutoring staff, and the more far-reaching "household management" positions, generally starting at wages of $10 - $12 or more plus room and board. Qualifications varied, but the High School Diploma was often the highest certification needed, along with CPR/First Aid and some other short certifications.

1. Financial Analysts
2. Senior Financial Analysts
3. Project Managers
4. Business Analysts
5. Sales Representatives
6. Administrative Assistants
7. Controllers - Accounting/finance.
8. Business Systems Analysts
9. Receptionists

The large numbers of workers need in Finance and Business indicate a growing economy.

Caregivers/nannies are in high demand to allow workers to continue to succeed.

Additional large listings:

• Customer Service Representatives, Bilingual Customer Service Representatives, Lawyers, Government Jobs, Account Managers, Executive Assistants.

Some Government Recognized Sports

• Judo Ontario

  This is a well-organized and attractive site for all ages. Information, links, and announcements.

• Ontario 5 Pin Bowling Association
• Ringette Ontario Games : Website by RAMP InterActive
• Rugby Ontario
• The Ontario Blind Sports Association

  This is the official site for the Ontario Blind Sports Association

Parks & Museums

• Welcome to Ontario Parks
  Welcome to Ontario Parks - parks throughout the province.
• Royal Ontario Museum
  The Royal Ontario Museum increases understanding of world cultures and natural history through its collections, programs and courses, special events, exhibitions and research.

A Brain Trust of Canada: Higher Education and Research Asssociations

• Canadian Business College
  Canadian Business School offers College and University Degree & Diploma programs
• Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences | Canadian Federation for the Humanities
  The Federation is the voice for the humanities and social science researchers in Canada. It is a non-profit charitable organization that represents more than 50,000 researchers in 69 scholarly associations, 75 universities and colleges, and 7 affilia
• Centennial College - Ontario's first community college
  Centennial College is a large and diverse college with four campuses across Toronto offering an excellent learning experience. We have a record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive industry partnerships. We offer programs in bu
• College of Osteopathy
  
• George Brown College - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  George Brown College is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and offers applied education courses and programs. Earn bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates in business, health sciences, hospitality, technology, design, creative arts, social work,

• Herzing College in Toronto - Eaton Centre Galleria Offices; 220 Yonge Street, Suite 202; Toronto ON M5B 2H1. Phone: (416) 599-6996. Since 1968, this facility has prepared students effectively for long-term careers in a number of fields, including Technology, Healthcare, Legal, and Business, among others.
• Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
• Metro College Toronto, Ontario | Canadian adult education college - Advance your career and earn a respected College degree from Metro College in Toronto, Ontario. Adult education degrees, programs: PSW diploma, Payroll-accounting courses, MasterCAM-CNC courses.
• Ontario College of Art & Design

• Ontario College of Teachers - Ordre des enseignants et des enseignants de l\'Ontario
• Ontario's Largest Trainer of Culinary arts, Chefs and Cooks: Liaison College of the Culinary Arts

  Liaison College has the recipe for your success! The School’s curriculum integrates hands-on technique with inspiring theoretical background, training hundreds of chefs for careers in the restaurant industry.

• Seneca College - Toronto

• Tios College
• Toronto Discovery District - Large sector Downtown devoted to research, particularly biomedical.
• Tyndale University College & Seminary - The school's mission is to educate and equip Christians to serve the world.

• University of Toronto

  The University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science is the largest and most highly rated in Canada and is one the top 10 on the continent.U of T has one of the largest medical complexes in North America. Many Nobel Winners 1923 - 1998.

• Victoria College | Career Training

  Victoria Education Group was founded in 1999 as a career training center, and has now developed into a fully registered career College and a well established human resources agency over the years

• York University

  York University, Toronto, Ontario - Main Home Page - Canada's 3rd largest university. Faculties: Arts, Atkinson, Business, Education, Environmental Science, Fine Arts, Glendon College, Graduate Studies, Osgoode Hall Law School, Pure & Applied Sci

This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.

© 2009 Patty Inglish MS

Comments & Additions

Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on June 27, 2012:

@futureist - WowJobsDOTca shows over 6,900 jobs listed in Office Administration,the most being in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton.

Administrative Assistant jobs number a little over 3,000 and mostly in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton.

Both are out of a total of about 138,000 jobs for the nation, about 5% and 2% of jobs respectively, so the demand is not very high.

Best of success to you!

futureist on June 27, 2012:

im planning on doing a office admin trade and move to toronto... what is the demand like for this profession

Janey on March 22, 2012:

I can actually understand why a nanny/caregiver might be on the top ten list. I have a lot of friends that love doing that sort of thing, and I know a lot of families that benefit from having a nanny ( http://preferrednannies.com ). Thanks for updating us on all the great job opportunities there.

nkodia on February 04, 2012:

canada is dreaming contry i like go in 2013

Moiz Ahmad Khan from USA on January 12, 2012:

Hi Patty,

Your hubs has one thing in common besides being successful.

They have ample amount of text, which is very well coherent.

You have defined the topic and than elaborated it with different main ideas.

That's what makes it a perfect hub. But yes, the amount of text or word count is above 1000 I believe which makes it go above 90 score. Correct me please if I am wrong.

samuel on December 27, 2011:

i looking forward to come to toronto to live and work there.

Shadee on October 20, 2011:

Agree

shbd1972 on October 11, 2011:

i like to move to toronto ----- may be in 2012!

wondering if there any place for me as an architect!

aqueel on September 29, 2011:

For new immigrants with rich experience from Asian Countries....the govt. should assist them in getting jobs in the similar field as they are selected on basis of their Skills for a Permanent Resident Visa.

munirahmadmughal on March 03, 2011:

"Top 10 Hot Job Futures in Ontario CA"

The hub is full of information and encouraging the readers to have their luck to get a job in Ontario which is otherwise the best place to live in.

It is the capability and integrity which when shown to the employer the employment is offered without much effort. First deserve and then desire is valid in all fields everywhere. The hardwork and labour put in learning a profession never goes waste and is honoured when the skillfulness comes to the knowledge of the selection boards.

The huber deserves appreciation for having provided all possible information.

May God bless all.

Lin Poa from at the beach on February 24, 2011:

I have never been to Toronto but it always seemed to be a pretty nice place to check out, good article btw.

jennifercriston from Oxford Road on February 23, 2011:

You have mentioned exciting careers. I particularly like the financial sector.

Jim on February 01, 2011:

I am planning to move to Ontario in about 10 months.

Thanx for this important information

Susan Zutautas from Ontario, Canada on January 13, 2011:

Fantastic Hub! I was watching our local new just two days ago and apparently there is a high demand right now for Paramedics in Toronto.

madhur chopra on November 07, 2010:

thanx for this important information

Gagner de l'argent on October 29, 2010:

Beautiful Toronto city indeed, I appreciate especially the architecture of Canada's National Tower (although it does not matter;)

Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on September 15, 2010:

You make good points, Tranquilheart, and may be correct about the AA's. I'll take a close look at 2010 listings and see what's up. Thanks!

Sandra L from Canada on September 15, 2010:

It's interesting that you mentioned nanny/caregiver as the hottest job. A high turnover may explain the frequent postings.

I didn't think Administrative/Executive Assistants were currently in demand, I've been layed off twice as an AA. Maybe many of the permanent jobs have turned into temporary roles.

NELLABELLA on August 22, 2010:

ITS THE BEST!

Jorge Vamos on June 07, 2010:

Seems like a nice place to live.

razor go cart on May 28, 2010:

I am planning to move to Ontario in about six months. Your hub helped mate. Thanks

kartbahnfan from Dusiburg, Germany on May 24, 2010:

I LIKE. Interesting and informative.

Toronto12 from Toronto on April 14, 2010:

It does seem as though Toronto is weathering this recession better than almost any place in the world right now

Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on April 11, 2010:

And yet, this is the most frequently advertised job, expected to increase in demand. I wonder if it is because of the extremely large size of the population.

ddalgleish from Canada on April 10, 2010:

Toronto is a great city to live in, but I don't consider nanny/caregiver a "hot job future".