The Ontario government currently hires over 30 positions with salary ranges over $100,000, so if you’re looking to change careers or just get more money, you might want to apply.
Jobs range from roles in marketing to management, politics and more. Therefore, whatever your area of interest, you may be able to find a position that matches your skills.
So the next time your parents ask you when you’re going to settle down with someone who has a good job or a comfortable salary, you can hit them with Cher’s signature line, “Mom, I’m a rich man,” and flash your fancy six-figure salary.
Here are six jobs you can apply for with the Ontario government:
Senior Policy Analyst
Salary: $74,877.00 to $110,338.00 per year
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Organization: Ministry of Infrastructure
Who Should Apply: If you are passionate about helping Ontario achieve full high-speed internet access by 2025 and have great policy ideas to help the province get there, this job could be for you. In this role, you will need experience in policy development and analysis, and you will need to be able to manage people while working to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Apply here
Deputy Director of Health Care
Salary: $74,877.00 to $110,338.00 per year
Location: Napanee, Ontario
Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor
Who Should Apply: If you are a registered nurse with experience in nursing administration, you can bring your skills to Quinte Detention Center to help manage the center’s health care operations and care for patients. You will be expected to lead a team of nurses and ensure standards are met. So if you are organized with strong leadership skills, this could be a great choice!
Apply here
Marketing Advisor
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Salary: $74,877.00 to $110,338.00 per year
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Organization: Ministry of Finance
Who should apply: If you have marketing experience and are proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook, you may be the right person to help take control of the Department of Finance’s creative strategy.
Apply here
Indigenous Liaison Officer
Salary: $80,595.00 to $117,142.00 per year
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Organization: Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
Who should apply: If you are familiar with Indigenous culture, business and negotiation communication, you may have found your next job. This opportunity is looking for someone to build strong connections with Indigenous communities while working alongside other departments to bring programs to the “Ring of Fire” community.
Apply here
Data Scientist
Salary: $74,877.00 to $110,338.00 per year
Location: Several cities in Ontario
Organization: Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Who should apply: If you are a data scientist with great project management skills, math skills and an ability to present information through various platforms and familiar with programming languages such as “Python, R, Scala” and “SQL, Hive, Cypher”, you may be a contender.
Apply here
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Salary: $88,908.00 to $138,290.00 per year
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Organization: Ministry of Transport
Who should apply: First, you will need to be a member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and hold a valid Class G license. In addition to this, having excellent leadership skills, technical knowledge of civil engineering theories and a “results-oriented” mindset can help you land this position.
Apply here
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