High Opportunity Occupations
Discover occupations in B.C. that are expected to offer the best opportunities over the next 10 years. High Opportunity Occupations are those that are expected to experience higher demand and offer higher pay compared to other occupations.
The Labour Market Outlook identifies high opportunity occupations (HOOs) for B.C. and for the seven provincial regions. High opportunity occupations are identified by answering the four key questions:
- How many job opportunities will be available?
(The number of job openings and the strength in employment growth) - How easy will it be to get a job in the future?
(Forecasted labour market tightness) - How easy is it to get a job now?
(Most recent unemployment rates) - How much is the wage?
(Employment income)
Filter High Opportunity Occupations by region, education, occupational interest and wage below.
| Occupation | Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities | Median Hourly Earnings | Job Openings to 2035 | Occupational Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020) | Management | $46.15 | 29,350 | Enterprising |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 31301) | University degree | $47.58 | 28,440 | Social |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) | College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years | $27.89 | 22,990 | Social, Conventional |
| Senior managers - public and private sector (NOC 00018) | Management | Not available | 21,680 | Not available |
| Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) | University degree | $62.50 | 13,760 | Investigative |
| Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) | University degree | $40.00 | 11,630 | Conventional, Enterprising |
| Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) | University degree | $52.40 | 11,150 | Investigative |
| Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) | College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years | $28.00 | 10,850 | Conventional |
| Information systems specialists (NOC 21222) | University degree | $46.15 | 10,510 | Investigative, Conventional |
| Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012) | Management | $63.16 | 10,270 | Enterprising |
| Construction managers (NOC 70010) | Management | $51.28 | 9,050 | Enterprising |
| Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) | Management | $48.08 | 7,040 | Enterprising |
| Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 10022) | Management | $52.88 | 6,650 | Enterprising |
| Home building and renovation managers (NOC 70011) | Management | $52,000* | 6,420 | Enterprising |
| Corporate sales managers (NOC 60010) | Management | $55.65 | 5,820 | Enterprising |
| Financial advisors (NOC 11102) | University degree | $35.00 | 5,420 | Enterprising, Conventional |
| Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) | University degree | $47.00 | 5,360 | Investigative, Enterprising |
| Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 41101) | University degree | $65.00 | 5,220 | Enterprising |
| Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) | College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years | $34.57 | 5,010 | Social, Realistic |
| Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 10021) | Management | $50.48 | 4,790 | Enterprising |
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