Top High-Paying Non-Tech Jobs in Canada (2025-26)

It’s a common belief that only tech professionals land high-paying jobs at top companies. However, that’s no longer the case. Non-tech professionals are increasingly in demand across healthcare, finance, marketing, and management sectors. According to Randstad Canada, several non-tech roles, like Corporate Lawyers, earn an average salary exceeding CAD 90,000 annually. With the right skills and experience, candidates can secure lucrative high-paying non-IT jobs and build successful, long-term careers in Canada’s growing and diverse job market.

Top 7 Highest Paying Non-Tech Jobs in Canada (2025-26)

If you are looking to build a career in Canada without a technical background, below are some high-paying non-IT jobs across industries to explore in 2025-26:

Financial Analyst

Financial and Investment Analysts guide businesses and individuals in making smart financial decisions. They study market trends, company data, and economic forecasts to support investments and reduce risks and enhance profits.

Average Salary	$73,138
Key Skills	Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, good understanding of financial concepts, proficiency in data analysis and economic modeling.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration + certifications like CPA, CTP. Can also pursue a master’s degree.
Top Industries Hiring	Banking, finance, digital technology, education, healthcare, retail, insurance, etc.
Top Employers	CIBC, MNP, PepsiCo, Nestle, GE, Johnson & Johnson
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Markham

Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Managers help create a positive work environment by supporting employees and managing company policies. This role offers meaningful work with strong job security and a competitive salary for individuals with good people management and problem-solving skills.

Average Salary	$86,373
Key Skills	People analytics, strong communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree + MBA in HR + Certifications
Top Industries Hiring	Corporate sector, Healthcare, Education, Government, Technology, etc.
Top Employers	Google, Microsoft, Concordia University, McMillan, Bank of Canada, Adidas
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Barrie, Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary

Corporate Lawyer

Corporate Lawyers help businesses run smoothly by handling their legal issues. They make contracts, company policies, and business deals, and also help businesses abide by rules set by the government, especially during mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

Average Salary	$103,082
Key Skills	Strong communication and negotiation ability, strong understanding of business principles and corporate law
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Law + Bar Exam + Licensure
Top Industries Hiring	Finance, Banking, Consulting, Government, etc.
Top Employers	Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Blake, Pacific Legal Professional Corporation, Cox & Palmer
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Calgary, Vancouver, Kitchener-Waterloo, Surrey, Ottawa

Healthcare Administrator

A Healthcare Administrator manages the daily operations of hospitals or clinics to ensure smooth and efficient patient care. They handle staff schedules, finances, billing, and several other tasks. Their key role is to keep healthcare services organized and running well.

Average Salary	$43,458
Key Skills	Technical skill, budgeting, stakeholder management, risk analysis, leadership abilities
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or business administration + Certifications like PMP. You can also pursue a master’s degree or an MBA
Top Industries Hiring	Healthcare Sector, Hospitals, Insurance Companies, Clinics
Top Employers	Trillium Health Partners, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Windsor, Vancouver, Toronto, Burlington, Cambridge, North York

Supply Chain Manager

Supply chain managers supervise the product manufacturing lifecycle, from creating raw materials to producing finished goods. They also ensure the ample supply of materials required for the production process and handle the timely delivery of products to warehouses across countries.

Average Salary	$85,765
Key Skills	Data analysis, survey design, market segmentation
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s in Marketing/Statistics/Economics/BBA A master’s degree is beneficial
Top Industries Hiring	Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics
Top Employers	Deloitte, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, DHL
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Toronto, Delta, Surrey, Vancouver, Richmond, Milton

Digital Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Managers in Canada lead online marketing efforts to boost brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales. They manage SEO, paid ads, email campaigns, and social media strategies and personalize content for local and global markets. Their role is crucial in helping businesses stay competitive.

Average Salary	$71,845
Key Skills	SEO/SEM, analytics, PPC, social media strategy, Data analysis, email marketing
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s in Marketing/Communication/Advertising + Certifications
Top Industries Hiring	E-commerce, SaaS, EdTech, Finance, etc.
Top Employers	Royal Bank of Canada, Freelancer, Google, Sun Life, L’Oreal
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Mississauga, North York

Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers are the force behind a company’s growth. They help employers find new business opportunities and clients. These professionals play a key role in an organization’s long-term success.

Average Salary	$78,147 per annum
Key Skills	Sales skills, lead generation, knowledge of CRM tools, negotiation and communication skills, data analysis
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Marketing + Certifications Also, you may consider pursuing a master’s degree or an MBA
Top Industries Hiring	B2B Sales, Real Estate, Tech-enabled Services
Top Employers	Teleperformance, Salesforce, American Express, Google, Royal Bank of Canada, Siemens
Highest Paying Cities in Canada	Brantford, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Greater Sudbury

Surgeon

Surgeons in Canada focus on treating and diagnosing injuries, deformities, and diseases. For this work, they use operations.

Average Salary	CAD 161,785 – CAD 407,791
Key Skills	Hand-Eye Coordination and Manual Dexterity
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Science-Related Domains
Top Industries Hiring	Hospitals and Specialist Clinics
Top Employers	Alberta Health Services and Shared Health Manitoba
Highest-Paying Cities in Canada	Edmonton and Calgary

Sources: Indeed, as of November 14, 2025

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists in Canada are medical doctors. They specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems. For this, they combine of medical interventions like psychotherapy and medication.

Average Salary	CAD 127,000 – CAD 321,000
Key Skills	Compassion and Empathy
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Science-Related Domains
Top Industries Hiring	Private and Public Hospitals
Top Employers	Fraser Health and McGill University
Highest-Paying Cities in Canada	Edmonton and Calgary