What occupations are currently in demand in B.C.? Which are expected to be in demand in the future? What types of skills and abilities will be needed in the province?
Researching such information can help individuals and businesses make informed labour market and career decisions.
Occupational information allows job seekers to learn about various career paths, including work duties, education and training, and future employment outlook. Career practitioners use such information on a daily basis to help their clients explore career options and clarify their goals.
Employers and researchers also study occupational information to determine future labour force needs and aid in labour force planning.
BC Work Futures is a comprehensive website that provides a one-stop source of information about occupations and industries in B.C. Over 500 descriptions of occupations in our province are provided, representing most of the B.C. labour market.
Each occupational profile in BC Work Futures provides information about an occupation’s main duties, working conditions and wages, as well as regional information and the education, training or qualifications required. Employment prospects for each occupation over a five-year period are also featured.
The High Opportunity Occupations in British Columbia paper may also be of interest. This report provides a list of occupations that are expected to offer above average opportunities for job seekers in the near future.
