Ever wonder what a typical day is like for an administrative assistant, forester or physician? Career profiles open a door to those worlds and also explain how people get there.
You’ll be well on your way to finding your career path when you know about occupations, job market opportunities and the training and education they require.
BC Work Futures features profiles of over 500 occupations and a number of industries in B.C. It allows you to explore different career options and shows you what education and skills you’ll need for each. You’ll also find worker personal profiles and articles on career planning.
As you begin to narrow down your career options, professional association websites can help you learn more about various sectors. They can help you build a picture of sectors such as social services or agriculture and their related occupations. For a detailed listing of national and provincial associations in Canada, visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) website.
If you’re interested in searching for professional associations broken down by industry, check out Canadian Careers. This site offers a comprehensive listing of associations representing a diverse range of occupations.
For more information on specific occupations, see the Delve into Select Occupations section. You can also visit our Investigate Industries section for more detailed information on various sectors in the province.
Green Careers
Interested in a low carbon career? ECO Canada’s Top 5 Green Careers for 2009 gives you an idea of the types of jobs in demand in this field.
The ECO Canada website also offers information about green jobs and how you can build a career in this field. Registration is required but there is no fee to use the site.
Aboriginal EnviroCareers is a site dedicated to helping Aboriginal job seekers explore career options in the low carbon industry.
Careers in the Public Service
Does a job serving the public appeal to you? Explore these sites to find information about careers in the public service.
- Learn about what jobs are offered in the BC Public Service.
- Find out about local government careers at CivicInfo BC.
- Discover national jobs at Careers in the Federal Public Service.
