Canada's best employers for 2025 have these 13 jobs available that don't require a degree
No degree? No problem!
Toronto Pearson International Airport. Right: McGill University campus.
The best employers in Canada for 2025 have jobs available across the country.
You don't need a college or university degree to get hired for these positions.
Plus, some of the positions are high-paying even though no degree is required!
Forbes recently put out the 2025 Canada's Best Employers ranking and it included Google, Microsoft, Bank of Canada, Parks Canada, Apple, VIA Rail, and WestJet — to name a few.
A lot of the top companies to work for this year are hiring for positions in admin, trades, security, customer service, and more.
So, here are jobs you can get with Canada's best employers that don't require a degree.
Cultural Program Leader — Parks Canada
Salary: $69,062 to $74,408
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Tobermory, ON
Who Should Apply: You need a valid class G or G2 driver's licence and a high school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge related to job.
Also, you must have experience in:
- developing and delivering nature and culture programs with communication, presentation, or interpretation techniques like storytelling, guided walks, demonstrations, crafting, music, props, etc.
- developing and nurturing meaningful relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives
It's required that you have knowledge of the natural and cultural heritage of the Bruce Peninsula and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation community, culture and history.
The deadline for this government of Canada jobs is April 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Principal Security Researcher — Microsoft
Salary: $135,800 to $253,000
Company: Microsoft
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who Should Apply: You must have more than seven years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, or anomaly detection to get hired.
It's also required that you have:
- more than seven years of experience working on and leading cutting-edge cyber security research projects
- more than five years of experience building security capabilities and tooling in at least one programming language
- more than five years of experience writing production-quality code and working on production systems
The closing date is March 16.
Electrician — UBC
Salary: $84,684 to $90,804
Company: University of British Columbia
Location: Vancouver, BC
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a trade certification to a journeyperson level as a Red Seal Electrician or Industrial Electrician and a minimum five years of related experience.
Also, you must have a valid BC driver's license and perfect eyesight with respect to colour blindness.
You need to be able to respond at short notice to emergency calls outside working hours.
The closing date is March 16 at 11:59 p.m.
Specialist, Baggage Operations — GTAA
Salary: $44.63 an hour
Company: Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You need four years of experience in airline or airport-related activities, preferably in terminal, apron, and baggage operations.
Also, you must be able to obtain a Transportation Security Clearance and an Airport Airside Vehicle Operators Permit.
You need computer skills and data and statistical analysis and reports skills.
It's required that you have knowledge of:
- Toronto Pearson and airline operations with respect to security, baggage and CNX process
- baggage-related SOPs and contingencies (ITD, BIWIS, ITT, HBS, BHS-Government policies and programs) with the ability to implement
- baggage flow processes (BIWIS, ITD, ITT, IRROPs, etc.) to direct staff and external parties to ensure compliance
- connection baggage process and requirements
- CBSA and USCBP regulatory requirements and procedures related to baggage
- baggage flow process and regulatory protocol at Pearson Airport and affiliated legislative contingencies
Inspections Dispatch — City of Calgary
Salary: $35.45 to $47.43 an hour
Company: City of Calgary
Location: Calgary, AB
Who Should Apply: You can get hired if you have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) and at least five years of experience related to customer service.
If you have a certificate in business administration, records management, planning or a related field, you only need two years of experience.
You must have:
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- strong organizational skills
The deadline to apply is March 14.
Student Affairs Coordinator — McGill
Salary: $29.42 to $36.46 an hour
Company: McGill University
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You need at least two years of experience in student or client-facing role, communication skills in English and French, organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use computer programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
The deadline to apply is March 18.
General Worker — VIA Rail
Salary: $32.39 an hour, plus $1.50 to $2 for evening and night shifts
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a high school diploma, a valid driver's licence and experience in commercial cleaning or building maintenance.
Also, you must be physically capable of lifting weights up to 50 pounds.
The closing date is March 22.
Student Community and Engagement Lead — University of Alberta
Salary: $60,299.77 to $83,456.99
Company: University of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need written communication and creative writing skills along with interpersonal and consultation skills.
You also must have:
- experience with public speaking and working with individuals from different cultures, linguistic groups, religions, sexualities and genders
- experience with project and event management
- knowledge of the Alberta School of Business
The closing date is March 25.
Various administrative positions — Elections Canada
Salary: $61,786 to $69,106
Company: Elections Canada (Office of the Chief Electoral Officer)
Location: Ottawa, ON and Gatineau, QC
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you also have:
- experience providing administrative support services like managing schedules, preparing and filing records, data entry, and more
- experience providing client services like answering client calls or emails and providing assistance to clients,
The closing date is March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Product Engagement Specialist — Lululemon
Salary: $66,00 to $86,600
Company: Lululemon
Location: Vancouver, BC
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you must have three to five years of experience in events management, PR, or a similar field.
You also need:
- organizational and project management skills, with the ability to support the creation of event briefs, work plans, and timelines
- proficiency with Microsoft Office
- experience planning, coordinating, and executing events, including live, virtual, or hybrid formats
- logistical skills, with experience managing event details like vendors, catering, and room setup
Executive Administrative Assistant — Bank of Canada
Salary: $57,294 to $67,404
Company: Bank of Canada
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who Should Apply: This job requires a high school diploma or an administration certificate/diploma and a minimum of two years of work experience providing administrative support services.
Also, you must be proficient in Microsoft apps have an understanding of office procedures and related policies.
It's required that you know how to communicate in English and French or be able to learn.
The closing date is March 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Security Guard — Ontario Power Generation
Salary: $22.38 to $39.59 an hour
Company: Ontario Power Generation
Location: Niagara, ON
Who Should Apply: You should apply if oyu have a high school diploma and a police foundations or law and security administration diploma or at least three years of experience in a civilian police force, military or related security environment.
Also, it's required that you have:
- a valid driver's licence
- valid standard first aid and CPR certificates
- report writing and computer skills
- interpersonal skills to work collaboratively
If you get hired, you'll be required to obtain an OPG Security Clearance.
The closing date is March 22.
Station Service Attendant/Counter Sales Agent — VIA Rail
Salary: $25.89 to $29.99 an hour
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a high school diploma, one year of customer service experience and a valid driver's license.
Also, you must be able to communicate in English and French and be physically able to repeatedly move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
If you get hired, you need to be able to work:
- a variable schedule including weekends and holidays
- shifts varying between four and 10 hours a day starting as early as 5 a.m. and ending as late as 11:30 p.m. or until the train arrives
The deadline to apply is March 23.
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