Labour market projections provide a look into expected future trends in the labour market.
You might ask what jobs are will be in demand in the future? Which industries are expected to grow the fastest? What skills and abilities will be needed? Use the resources below to help answer these questions and more.
BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020
Check out the brand new second edition of the BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020. Find an updated forecast for the expected supply and demand of occupations across B.C. to 2020. Learn what jobs may face shortages.
Science Related Occupations
Learn about B.C.’s Science Related Occupations and their outlooks. This report covers:
- professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
- technical occupations in natural and applied sciences
- professional occupations in health
- technical and skilled occupations in health
For each of the four categories, the report lists three-digit National Occupation Classification occupational groups. It describes how many people are employed, which industries employ them, and where the jobs are. You’ll also find employment and unemployment rates and the outlook to 2019.
BC Trade Occupations Outlook 2010-2020
Interested in the outlook for trades in B.C.? The BC Trade Occupations Outlook 2010-2020 report features a list of 15 trade occupations. Current to July 31, 2011, the report represents 79 trades and over 90 percent of active B.C. apprentices. It also provides an outlook for trades for the entire province, as well as for its seven development regions.
BC Labour Market Outlook 2009-2019 Four-Digit Analysis
Check the BC Labour Market Outlook 2009-2019 Four-Digit Analysis report for province-wide information on future supply and demand for 48 more narrowly defined occupational groups. Demand outlook, supply outlook, and total job openings are included in this report.
Please send any questions about B.C. projections to: ALMD.LMI@gov.bc.ca
Other Resources
View Employment Outlook for British Columbia - COPS BC Unique Scenario for 2007 to 2017 for an overview of employment projections by major industry and occupational group. The report lists employment demand at the provincial level for industries and 4 digit occupations. It also gives the education levels required for the projected job opportunities. This resource was developed as part of a partnership with Service Canada.
Also view Regional Employment Projections for sub-provincial profiles on employment projections by occupation and industry. Employment demand information by College or Development Region is provided. These projections were developed in partnership with BC Stats.
Check the BC Labour Force Participation Rate Model for historical patterns of labour force participation within B.C. as well as projected rates to 2031.
