20 Unskilled Jobs in Ontario Canada with good Salaries

 

Here’s a list of 20 common entry-level (“unskilled”) jobs you can find in Ontario, with their typical wage ranges (where available from Job Bank) and approximate annual salaries. For roles where Ontario-specific data wasn’t published, I’ve used the national averages from a recent StatCan-based report. Annual figures assume a 40 h/week, 52 weeks/year schedule (i.e. hourly × 2,080).

#Job TitleHourly Wage (Ontario)Approx. Annual Salary
1General labourer (manufacturing)$17.20–$24.00 (h) <br/>Median: $19.00 (h) Job Bank$19.00×2,080 = $39,520
2General labourer (public works)$17.20–$32.00 (h) <br/>Median: $25.50 (h) Job Bank$25.50×2,080 = $53,040
3Construction labourer & helper$17.25–$41.70 (h) <br/>Median: $29.48 (h) Job Bank$29.48×2,080 ≈ $61,318
4Light-duty cleaner$17.20–$24.39 (h) <br/>Median: $18.00 (h) Job Bank$18.00×2,080 = $37,440
5Tank cleaner$17.20–$27.00 (h) <br/>Median: $20.00 (h) Job Bank$20.00×2,080 = $41,600
6School janitor / caretaker$17.20–$28.37 (h) <br/>Median: $21.60 (h) Job Bank$21.60×2,080 = $44,928
7Executive housekeeper$17.20–$26.72 (h) <br/>Median: $21.52 (h) Job Bank$21.52×2,080 ≈ $44,762
8Housekeeper (light-duty)Median: $18.00 (h) Job Bank$18.00×2,080 = $37,440
9Kitchen helperMedian: $17.20 (h) Job Bank$17.20×2,080 = $35,776
10DishwasherMedian: $17.20 (h) Job Bank$17.20×2,080 = $35,776
11Crop harvesterAvg. $36,951 /yr (national) en_US$36,951
12General farm labourAvg. $31,051 /yr (national) en_US$31,051
13Greenhouse workerAvg. $39,796 /yr (national) en_US$39,796
14Production (assembly-line) workerAvg. $34,058 /yr (national) en_US$34,058
15Warehouse order pickerAvg. $33,754 /yr (national) en_US$33,754
16Shelf fillerAvg. $38,649 /yr (national) en_US$38,649
17Retail / stock clerkAvg. $39,448 /yr (national) en_US$39,448
18CashierAvg. $31,230 /yr (national) en_US$31,230
19Lawn-care / landscaping workerAvg. $43,578 /yr (national) en_US$43,578
20GardenerAvg. $45,918 /yr (national) en_US$45,918

Notes:
  • Ontario-specific hourly data are from Job Bank’s 2022–23 Labour Force Survey update.

  • National averages (StatCan-based) are used where Ontario data wasn’t directly available.

These roles typically require no formal education and minimal on-the-job training, making them accessible if you’re entering the workforce with little prior experience.

Please note that salaries can vary based on factors like location, employer, and experience. Additionally, the minimum wage in Ontario as of October 1, 2024, is $17.20 per hour, which may influence the starting pay for these positions. Wikipedia

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