Hot Careers in Canada

Finance & Insurance Administrative Occupations

Are you organized and good at keeping track of numbers? A career as a finance and insurance administrator may be right for you.

Career	Estimated Entry-Level Salary	Average Annual Salary (2010-2011)
Bookkeepers	$24,779	$39,644
Loan Officers	$27,742	$48,880
Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners	$34,368	$53,726
Assessors	$36,212	$50,918
Valuators	$36,212	$50,918
Shipbrokers	$21,320	$48,880
Insurance Underwriters	$30,685	$62,836

Working Environment

Banks, credit unions, insurance companies, real estate companies and brokerage firms.

Certification and Advancement

More formal training such as specializing in accounting and upgrading computer skills may be beneficial for career advancement.

Career Outlook

Many opportunities will open due to retiring professionals.