CANADA · CHAPTER 17
Finding a jobin Canada.
Healthcare, technology, engineering, trades, finance and supply chain are hiring. Co-op placements during your programme are the strongest route to a first job.
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Typical starting salaries
| Field | CAD / year |
|---|---|
| Software / data | 65,000–90,000 |
| Engineering | 60,000–80,000 |
| Business / finance | 50,000–70,000 |
| Healthcare (licensed) | Varies by province |
Where to search
- Job Bank
- LinkedIn, Indeed
- University co-op portal
- Provincial job boards
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How students land jobs
- Co-op programmes give paid work terms — the strongest route
- Canadian-format résumé and LinkedIn
- Networking events and informational interviews
- Job Bank, Indeed, LinkedIn and university career portals
- Volunteering to build Canadian references
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