Trades and Occupations

In the table below, is the list of top 20 forecasted jobs that will be in demand from 2021 to 2040, in the TRADES and OCCUPATIONS NOC 2021 TEER level 2 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	6322	63200	Cooks	181	$54,800	Cook is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
2	7321	72410	Automotive Service Technician	108	$91,000	Automotive Service Technician is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
3	7271	72310	Carpenter	103	$52,400	Carpenter is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
4	7241	72200	Electrician	92	$103,000	Electrician is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
5	7312	72401	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic	71	$98,000	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
6	7272	72311	Cabinetmaker	68	$52,400	Cabinetmaker is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
7	7315	72404	Aircraft Mechanic (AME)	58	$98,000	Aircraft Mechanic or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is a federally regulated trade Government of Alberta’s alis website
8	7251	72300	Plumber	53	$82,000	Plumber is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
9	7311	72400	Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)	46	$98,000	Millwright or Industrial Mechanic is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
10	6341	63210	Hairstylist	41	N/A	Hairstylist is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
11	7237	72106	Welder	37	$124,000	Welder is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
12	6321	62200	Chef	32	$74,000	Government of Alberta’s alis website Student Financial Assistance
13	7302	72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator	25	$111,000	Supervision and management skills required as well as experience in heavy equipment operation see NOC 2016 7521
14	7242	72201	Industrial Electrician	25	$103,000	Industrial Electrician is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
15	6322	63202	Baker	22	$54,800	Baker is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
16	7233	72102	Sheet Metal Worker	21	$124,000	Sheet Metal Worker is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
17	7246		Telecommunications installation and repair	14	$103,000	Not a designated trade in the NWT. Government of Alberta’s alis website Not a Red Seal trade
18	7322	72411	Motor vehicle repair	14	$91,000	Motor Vehicle repair is a Designated Trade in the NWT, as well as Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Prepper and Auto Body Technician - Auto Body repairer ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
19	7244	72203	Electrical power line and cable worker	12	$103,000	Powerline technician is a Designated Trade in the NWT ECE provides supports to apprentices ECE also provides financial supports to employers who provide work experience to apprentices Skills Canada NWT Aurora College Government of Alberta’s alis website Red Seal Occupational Standard
20	7204	72013	Contractors and supervisors' construction trades	12	$87,000	Supervision and management skills required as well as experience in construction trades

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