College diploma

In the table below, is the list of top 20 forecasted jobs that will be in demand from 2021 to 2040, in the COLLEGE DIPLOMA NOC 2021 TEER level 2/3 and NOC 2016 Skill Level B.

Note: The median income of a specified occupation group is the amount that divides the income distribution of that group into two halves, i.e., the incomes of half of the units in that group are below the median, while those of the other half are above the median. Median incomes of individuals are calculated for those with income (positive or negative).

Median wages represent the middle wage in a list of all wages, while average wages are calculated by adding up all the wages and dividing by the total number of people. Median wages are less affected by extreme values, while the average wage can be influenced by a few very high or very low wages.

Full-time, full year: Includes persons aged 15 years and over who worked mostly full time (30 hours or more per week). Full year is 49 weeks and more. Part year is less than 49 weeks (seasonal, rotational, etc.)

  NOC 2016 NOC 2021 Occupation Description Total forecasted Jobs in Demand NWT Median Wages NWT Labour Market Information
1 1241 13110 Administrative assistants 341 $74,500
2 4212 42201 Social and community service workers 290 $70,500
3 1221 13100 Administrative officers 283 $91,000
4 4214 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants 276

$70,500

Note:  The Median wage has been indicated.  It is known that the average wage for early childhood educators working in licensed centre-based programs earn an average of $18-$22/hour.  Source:  ECE Early Learning and Child Care Funding Programs Review, Spring 2021
5 1311 12200 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 181 $91,000
6 2273 72692 Deck officers, water transport 135 $88,000
7 4311 42100 Police Officers (except commissioned) 134 $131,000
8 5254 54100 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness 70 N/A
9 8231 83100 Underground production and development miners 65 $122,000
10 3233 32101 Licensed practical nurses 63 $114,000
11 1221 12100 Executive assistant 63 $90,000
12 6211 62010 Retail sales supervisors 63 $48,800
13 1242 13111 Legal administrative assistants 61 $74,500
14 1223 12101 Human resources and recruitment officers 50 $90,000
15 1225 12102 Purchasing agents and officers 45 $90,000
16 1227 14103 Court officers and justices of the peace 41 $73,500
17 2263 21120 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 40 $125,000
18 1224 13101 Property administrators 40 $91,000
19 6311 62020 Food service supervisors 37 $60,800
20 9241 92100 Power engineers and power systems operators 36 $92,000
  • GNWT and other employers who operate and maintain commercial buildings hire this occupation