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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 British Columbia Labour Market Outlook: 2023 Edition (PDF) provides a list of high opportunity occupations for B.C. and for the seven provincial regions. High opportunity occupations are identified by answering the four key questions:

  1. How many job opportunities will be available?
    (The number of job openings and the strength in employment growth)
  2. How easy will it be to get a job in the future?
    (Forecasted labour market tightness)
  3. How easy is it to get a job now?
    (Most recent unemployment rates)
  4. How much is the wage?
    (Employment income)
Filter High Opportunity Occupations by region, education, occupational interest and wage below.
Careers based on six interest types.
Occupation Education Requirements Median Hourly Earnings Job Openings to 2032 Occupational Interest
Registered Nurses And Registered Psychiatric Nurses (NOC 3012) Degree $42.00 22,083 Investigative, Social
Retail And Wholesale Trade Managers (NOC 0621) Diploma/Certificate $31.25 21,807 Enterprising
Administrative Officers (NOC 1221) Diploma/Certificate $27.88 19,537 Conventional
Nurse Aides, Orderlies And Patient Service Associates (NOC 3413) Diploma/Certificate $24.00 18,324 Social
Retail Sales Supervisors (NOC 6211) High School $22.00 14,696 Enterprising
Information Systems Analysts And Consultants (NOC 2171) Degree $40.87 13,675 Investigative, Conventional
Computer Programmers And Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174) Degree $42.79 13,489 Investigative, Conventional
Early Childhood Educators And Assistants (NOC 4214) Diploma/Certificate $19.96 12,422 Social
Financial Auditors And Accountants (NOC 1111) Degree $35.00 11,626 Conventional
Software Engineers And Designers (NOC 2173) Degree $52.88 9,982 Investigative
Home Building And Renovation Managers (NOC 0712) Diploma/Certificate $24.00 9,836 Enterprising
Accounting Technicians And Bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Diploma/Certificate $25.00 9,538 Conventional
Restaurant And Food Service Managers (NOC 0631) High School $24.00 8,879 Enterprising
Computer And Information Systems Managers (NOC 0213) Degree $53.57 8,564 Enterprising
User Support Technicians (NOC 2282) Diploma/Certificate $32.21 8,313 Realistic, Conventional, Conventional
Construction Managers (NOC 0711) Diploma/Certificate $38.00 8,138 Enterprising
Senior Managers - Financial, Communications And Other Business Services (NOC 0013) Degree $62.50 6,699 Enterprising
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck And Bus Mechanics And Mechanical Repairers (NOC 7321) Apprenticeship Certificate $33.65 6,672 Realistic
Graphic Designers And Illustrators (NOC 5241) Diploma/Certificate $30.00 6,105 Artistic
Technical Sales Specialists - Wholesale Trade (NOC 6221) Degree $29.33 5,961 Enterprising