Access to industry and sector information specific to B.C. is essential to understanding our economy. Industry research provides information on trends and future outlooks in various sectors. So it can help you get a sense of the work landscape in an industry now and in the future.
Whether you’re looking to start or grow a business, find a job or further research and planning efforts, the industry and sector information provided here can help.
A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market provides an overview of B.C.'s economy, with detailed information on the goods and services sectors. Trends in the workforce, industries, occupations, earnings and job outlooks are provided.
BC Work Futures has a searchable database that allows you to search for and gather information on specific B.C. industries. Each profile provides a summary of the industry, as well as detailed information on industrial trends, employment and common careers, workforce characteristics, location of work, employment prospects and future outlook.
Interested in B.C.'s green economy? Visit the Globe Foundation's British Columbia's Green Economy report to learn about the key sectors in the province’s green economy. The report also provides information about employment, regional activity, green resource opportunities and growth potential.
BC Stats also offers several sources of industry and sector data:
- A section on the high technology sector offers links to a number of publications, including a profile of the B.C. high technology industry and analytical articles on the sector and high technology occupations.
- You can also access links to information on the tourism industry, including the Tourism Industry Monitor. This report provides historical data for some key tourism indicators, including room revenue, GDP, revenue and volume estimates, and tourism employment.
- Analytical reports and data are also available on other industries such as agriculture, construction, film and television, forestry, and mining.
For information on future labour demand and supply in B.C.’s oil and gas industry, see the Labour Market Needs in British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Industry report.
